MMA Gyms in New Mexico

44 of the 215 martial arts schools we track in New Mexico 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 New Mexico page.

Albuquerque 18

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

237 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123-2747

+15052086435 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

ABQ Kickboxing & Kali Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2409 Princeton Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107

+15052655922 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

ABQ Kickboxing - Luttrell/Yee MMA & Fitness Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

2400 Midtown Pl NE Ste H, Albuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 265-5922 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Abqkickboxing Mma Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

2820 Richmond Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1950

+15052655922 All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Bushido Kenkyukai Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

9911 Southern Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

🕒 Thursday 5:30 - 6:30pm

+15052946993 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

DukeCity MMA MMA

901 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-4802

+15053069181 All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Gracie Barra Albuquerque Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

12251 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111-8051

🕒 Mon 6am-7:30pm, Tue 6am-7:30pm, Wed 6am-7:30pm, Thu 6am-7:30pm, Fri 6am-7:30pm, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am

+15055042100 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Gracie Barra West Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

3200 La Orilla Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120-2742

+15058188077 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Jackson Wink MMA Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

301 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102-4087

+15059003947 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Jackson's MMA Acoma MMA

5505 Acoma Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-2905

+13522386039 All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Kingdom Muay Thai Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

8520 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113-1945

+15055849087 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

LA Boxing Albuquerque Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4520 Alexander Blvd NE Ste A-1, Albuquerque, NM 87107

5053414269 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Luttrell/Yee MMA: The Fight Authority Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

2820 Richmond Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1950

+15052655922 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

New Mexico Shotokan Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2808 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 872-0725 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Phoenix Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA

9577 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111-2271

+15055854048 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Pure Mma & Boxing Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

10820 Comanche Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111-3983

+15052611863 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Rosales' Karate & Kickboxing Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3208 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-1924

🕒 THURSDAY 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

+15058811050 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Silent Thunder Center for Asian Studies Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

136 Jackson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

(505) 265-3112 Website All Albuquerque martial arts schools

Las Cruces 4

Legacy Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA

3291 Del Rey Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88012-5045

🕒 Mon 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm

+15753231227 Website All Las Cruces martial arts schools

Steel Dragon MMA MMA

1960 N Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001-1858

+15756448242 All Las Cruces martial arts schools

Wild West Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

114 N Campo St, Las Cruces, NM 88001-3507

+15758005756 Website All Las Cruces martial arts schools

Zia Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Las Cruces, NM

🕒 Mon – Thur 4:30 – 8:00 pm

+15754058679 Website All Las Cruces martial arts schools

Rio Rancho 4

G3 Combatives Training Center MMA

4311 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-1524

🕒 Mon 6pm-9pm, Tue 6pm-9pm, Wed 6pm-9pm, Thu 6pm-9pm, Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm

+15058968096 Website All Rio Rancho martial arts schools

Gonzales Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

1630 Rio Rancho Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-1587

+15054148083 Website All Rio Rancho martial arts schools

Luttrell's MMA MMA

1000 Golf Course Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-3500

+15058146124 All Rio Rancho martial arts schools

Next Move Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

3301 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-2085

+15054142642 Website All Rio Rancho martial arts schools

Santa Fe 4

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Santa Fe Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1221 Flagman Way, Santa Fe, NM 87505-1137

+15059304400 Website All Santa Fe martial arts schools

ANK - Santa Fe Muay Thai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1208 Parkway Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87507

+15054734000 Website All Santa Fe martial arts schools

Dragon Well Karate / taekwondoMMA

1270 Calle De Comercio, Santa Fe, NM 87507

(505) 231-0720 Website All Santa Fe martial arts schools

New Era MMA Santa Fe MMA

21 Bisbee Ct, Santa Fe, NM 87508-1338

+15059130080 Website All Santa Fe martial arts schools

Alamogordo 2

Desert Dynasty MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

700 E 1st St, Alamogordo, NM 88310-6500

+15754154105 Website All Alamogordo martial arts schools

Otero Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

700 E 1st St, Alamogordo, NM 88310-6500

+15753057577 Website All Alamogordo martial arts schools

Farmington 2

Farmington Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

2501 E 20th St, Farmington, NM 87401-4446

+15057160278 Website All Farmington martial arts schools

Jacksons 4 Corners MMA

125 W Main St, Farmington, NM 87401-6211

+15055661919 Website All Farmington martial arts schools

Gallup 2

Dylan Vargas Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA

Rio West Mall, 1300 W Maloney Ave, Gallup, NM 87301-3306

+15059790816 All Gallup martial arts schools

Megaton Brazilian Jiu-jitsu - Gallup NM Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

106 W Coal Ave, Gallup, NM 87301

5059793541 Website All Gallup martial arts schools

Artesia 1

Get Cut Mixed Martial Arts MMA

1012 S 13th St, Artesia, NM 88210-2671

+15755139188

Belen 1

Iron Lotus Martial Arts Belen Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

219 N Main St, Belen, NM 87002-3643

+15055690377 Website All Belen martial arts schools

Carlsbad 1

Kingdom Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

113 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

+15757255165 Website All Carlsbad martial arts schools

Clovis 1

Force Of One Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

605 Commerce Way, Clovis, NM 88101

+15753097119 Website All Clovis martial arts schools

Edgewood 1

BMF Ranch MMA

6 Kalma Ln, Edgewood, NM 87015

+16512307065 Website All Edgewood martial arts schools

Grants 1

J5 Jiu Jitsu And Mma BJJ / grapplingMMA

817 N 1st St, Grants, NM 87020-2803

+15052404163

Los Alamos 1

Bankens Combat Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

172 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, NM 87544

+15054900491 Website All Los Alamos martial arts schools

Sunland Park 1

Mma Hit Squad MMA

240 Derby Rd, Sunland Park, NM 88063-9579

+19157301990

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 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.