MMA Gyms in Boston, MA

6 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Boston 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.

Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

36 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127-1098

+16172692553 Website Directions

Combat Sports Boston Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

261 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114-1802

+16177202422 Website Directions

Ippon Sports Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

14 Green St, Boston, MA 02129-3002

+18572378411 Website Directions

Jae Hun Kim Taekwondo Institute BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

102 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215-3905

+16172665050 Website Directions

Shinkendo Boston MMA

90 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111

+13397886280 Website Directions

Viver MMA MMA

1580 VFW Pkwy, Boston, MA 02132

+16176378556 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.