MMA Gyms in East Islip, NY

4 of the 5 martial arts schools we list in East Islip 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.

L.I. Ninjutsu Centers of East Islip Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

36 Hawthorne Ave, East Islip, NY 11730-1939

🕒 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM

+16313215432 Website Directions

Shaolin Self Defense Centers Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

76 W Main St, East Islip, NY 11730-2334

+16312777109 Website Directions

Victory Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

65 W Main St, East Islip, NY 11730-2319

+16315815707 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.