MMA Gyms in Louisville, KY

7 of the 51 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.

All Valley Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10114 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272-3948

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

+15024084413 Website Directions

Area 502 Mixed Martial Arts MMA

444 Downes Ter, Louisville, KY 40214

(502) 802-9391 Website Directions

CORE Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

13124 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY 40223-4163

+15024895444 Website Directions

Derby City MMA MMA

8021 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258

+15029378797 Directions

Louisville Combat Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7908 Beulah Church Rd, Louisville, KY 40228-1743

+15025412773 Website Directions

Reality Krav Maga Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

509 Obyrne Ave, Louisville, KY 40223

+15027144497 Website Directions

Triumph Combat BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1010 Clarks Ln, Louisville, KY 40217-1510

+15025106454 Website Directions

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.