MMA Gyms in Bethesda, MD

4 of the 13 martial arts schools we list in Bethesda 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.

Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2500

+12409054300 Website Directions

Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center MMA

4825 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5245

+12403945728 Website Directions

Master Lee's Martial Arts and Family TaeKwonDo Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4833 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5244

+12408584112 Website Directions

TK Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

6831 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815

🕒 1:45p.m. to 3:15p.m.

(301) 657-7782 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.