MMA Gyms in Union, NJ

7 of the 8 martial arts schools we list in Union 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.

AllStar BJJ MMA Training Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1166 W Chestnut St, Union, NJ 07083-6816

+19083411131 Website Directions

Duncan Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA

627 Chestnut St, Union, NJ 07083-9318

+19083498619 Website Directions

Elijah Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1330 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083-5381

🕒 Mon 9am-10am, Mon 5:15pm-8:15pm, Tue 6pm-7pm, Wed 9am-10am, Wed 5:15pm-8:15pm, Thu 6:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 9:30

+19085782522 Website Directions

Invictus Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

2191 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083-5927

+19086861392 Website Directions

K.S. Tae Kwon Do Academy Union Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1070 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083-3610

+19089641020 Website Directions

Newbodyts Karate / taekwondoMMA

301 Tucker Ave, Union, NJ 07083-8915

+19082060077 Website Directions

SAMI Combat Systems of Union NJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2020 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083-6014

+19086875559 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.