MMA Gyms in Minnesota

40 of the 447 martial arts schools we track in Minnesota 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. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

Rogers 3

Clarke's MMA & Boxing Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

21343 John Milless Dr, Rogers, MN 55374-9450

+17632699115 Website All Rogers martial arts schools

Rebel Jiu Jitsu North Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

12510 Fletcher Ln, Rogers, MN 55374-7601

+17634644503 Website All Rogers martial arts schools

Roots Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14165 James Rd, Rogers, MN 55374-4606

🕒 Monday 5:00pm-9:00pm

+17634534054 Website All Rogers martial arts schools

Brooklyn Center 2

The Academy MN Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1447

+17635605696 Website All Brooklyn Center martial arts schools

minnesotakungfu.com Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6213 Perry Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

6125588252 Website All Brooklyn Center martial arts schools

Burnsville 2

Burnsville Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11921 Portland Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337-4891

+19526979781 Website All Burnsville martial arts schools

Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14121 Irving Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337

+16123289488 Website All Burnsville martial arts schools

Duluth 2

Kuroinukan Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

4048 Fairview Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

(218) 525-9472 Website All Duluth martial arts schools

Twin Ports Mixed Martial Arts MMA

1086 88th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808

2186261527 All Duluth martial arts schools

Minneapolis 2

The Cellar Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2828 Anthony Ln S, Minneapolis, MN 55418

(612) 355-2259 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Warrior's Cove MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3008 Texas Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55426

(952) 935-0140 Website All Minneapolis martial arts schools

Rochester 2

Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4915 Highway 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901-0165

+15072020036 Website All Rochester martial arts schools

Stock Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1608 US-52, Rochester, MN 55901

+15075127181 Website All Rochester martial arts schools

St Paul 2

Grappler Station Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

2015 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116-1932

+16123562408 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

The Art MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

225 Roselawn Ave E, St Paul, MN 55117

+16125983065 Website All St Paul martial arts schools

Woodbury 2

National Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

8484 Tamarack Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125

🕒 Mon-Fri 4:30pm-9:00pm

+16517315411 Website All Woodbury martial arts schools

Next Level Combat Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1890 Wooddale Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125-1900

+16518909782 Website All Woodbury martial arts schools

Albert Lea 1

Freestyle Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

115 N Newton Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2431

+15074029154 Website All Albert Lea martial arts schools

Brooklyn Park 1

McCune's Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8616 Xylon Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445-1844

🕒 Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 09:00 pm

+17634160333 Website All Brooklyn Park martial arts schools

Cambridge 1

Cambridge Mixed Martial Arts MMA

205 Opportunity Blvd N, Cambridge, MN 55008

(763) 219-7783 Website All Cambridge martial arts schools

Champlin 1

Shoujiki Jiujitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

11468 Marketplace Dr N, Champlin, MN 55316

🕒 Wednesday evenings, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

+17632284558 Website All Champlin martial arts schools

Crystal 1

Avatar Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

3545 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422

+17632282564 Website All Crystal martial arts schools

Eden Prairie 1

Gorilla Combat LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7887 Fuller Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2100

+19524743213 Website All Eden Prairie martial arts schools

Edina 1

Krav Maga 101 Kids classesFree trial classMMA

7355 Washington Ave S, Edina, MN 55439-2407

+19528473332 Website All Edina martial arts schools

Elk River 1

The Academy Elk River Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

17299 US Highway 10 NW, Elk River, MN 55330-7009

+17632504640 Website All Elk River martial arts schools

Falcon Heights 1

The Art Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1535 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113-6316

+16125983065 Website

Little Canada 1

Warrior's Cove Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2900 Rice St, Little Canada, MN 55113-1788

+16122087984 Website All Little Canada martial arts schools

Moorhead 1

Marquart's Tae Kwon Do and Kumdo Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2615 12th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560

+12182336941 Website All Moorhead martial arts schools

North St Paul 1

Warman Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2100 11th Ave E, North St Paul, MN 55109-5147

+16513309078 Website All North St Paul martial arts schools

Owatonna 1

The Flow Lab Owatonna BJJ / grapplingMMA

1010 Hoffman Dr, Owatonna, MN 55060-1153

+15072000191 Website All Owatonna martial arts schools

Plymouth 1

Academy Plymouth Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

13605 27th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55441-3616

+19522140863 Website All Plymouth martial arts schools

Prior Lake 1

American School of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14869 Highway 13 S, Prior Lake, MN 55372

(952) 440-5222 Website All Prior Lake martial arts schools

Proctor 1

Fusion Martial Arts of Duluth Karate / taekwondoMMA

100 Pionk Dr, Proctor, MN 55810

+16125904041 Website

Richfield 1

Tensei Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1309 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423-2643

+17633709763 Website All Richfield martial arts schools

Savage 1

MMA Open House Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14869 Highway 13 S, Savage, MN 55372-1427

+19524577743 Website All Savage martial arts schools

St Cloud 1

Start BJJ Minnesota Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

3333 W Division St, St Cloud, MN 56301-4317

+13204690728 Website All St Cloud martial arts schools

St Louis Park 1

Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7107 Cedar Lake Rd S, St Louis Park, MN 55426-2712

+16123289488 Website All St Louis Park martial arts schools

Thief River Falls 1

Stomp Factory MMA MMA

826 Dewey Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701-1304

Willmar 1

Great Lakes Combatives Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4722 Highway 71 NE, Willmar, MN 56201-9451

+13208942990 Website All Willmar martial arts schools

Windom 1

Kik-Fit MMA MMA

1012 5th Ave, Windom, MN 56101-1479

+15074071009

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.

Also in Minnesota

Good to know about mma gyms

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.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.