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MMA Gyms in Louisville, KY

7 of the 66 martial arts schools we list in Louisville have MMA training.

"Martial arts" search results lump boxing gyms, jiu-jitsu academies, and traditional dojos in with actual MMA gyms, and a map pin has no field to flag which ones run true mixed-discipline sparring and cage-style training. Every gym here has MMA training confirmed from its own class schedule or website, not just a passing mention of "self-defense" in a review.

  1. All Valley Martial Arts

    10114 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272-3948

    Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Reality Krav Maga

    509 Obyrne Ave, Louisville, KY 40223

    Mon 6:30pm-8:30pm, Thu 6:30pm-8:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  3. Louisville Combat Academy

    7908 Beulah Church Rd, Louisville, KY 40228-1743

    Mon-Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-3pm, Sun 1pm-3pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. CORE Combat Sports

    13124 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY 40223-4163

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  5. Triumph Combat

    1010 Clarks Ln, Louisville, KY 40217-1510

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  6. Area 502 Mixed Martial Arts

    444 Downes Ter, Louisville, KY 40214

    MMA
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  7. Derby City MMA

    8021 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258

    MMA
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Sit in on a class before signing up, especially a sparring session. MMA gyms vary a lot in how hard they push contact and how experienced their coaches are with beginners, so watching a live class tells you more than any website will.

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Good to know

Do I need experience to start training MMA?

No, most MMA gyms run beginner classes that cover striking and grappling fundamentals before anyone spars live. Expect the first few weeks to focus on stance, basic strikes, and takedown defense rather than full-contact sparring.

How much does an MMA gym membership cost?

Monthly membership typically runs $100-200, though it varies by region and whether the price includes both striking and grappling classes. Some gyms charge extra for open mat time or private coaching.