MMA Gyms in North Carolina
135 of the 1,007 martial arts schools we track in North Carolina 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 North Carolina page.
Charlotte 9
ATA Steele Creek Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
12820 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273
Brazilian Top Team Charlotte Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2208 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208-5144
House of Eight Limbs BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
801 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206-1949
LOTUS MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
800 Briar Creek Rd Ste B-213, Charlotte, NC 28205
Leadership Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9928 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273-6582
🕒 Monday - Friday: 3pm - 8pm
Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness Charlotte Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
8110 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216-0118
🕒 Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm PST
Premier Martial Arts SouthPark Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4724 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Shock Factor MMA MMA
10345 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273-5822
Team Vision Wrestling and Self-Defense,Inc. Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
12933 Plumleaf Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213-4885
Hickory 7
Atlantic MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1012 3rd Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601-4811
🕒 Mon–Thurs: 5:30pm
Bears Den MMA MMA
405 Section House Rd, Hickory, NC 28601-9383
Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3404 6th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601-9092
Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2517 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Primal MMA Academy MMA
1614 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Spider Monkey's MMA MMA
1614 Tate Blvd Se , Hickory, NC 28602
Cary 6
Arrow MMA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2889 Jones Franklin Rd, Cary, NC 27606
Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1144 Executive Cir, Cary, NC 27511-4573
Cary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
8316 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
Kalari Yoga BJJ / grapplingMMA
1793 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513-3186
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu of Cary Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
325 Sembler Ln, Cary, NC 27519-2609
TFTC Academy Cary Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6408 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518-7050
Durham 5
DURHAM SCHOOL OF MARTIAL ARTS MMA
1230 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27701
Elevate MMA Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2945 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703-8024
NC Systema Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
4603 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
TKFmma Basic Weapons Class BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1921 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2672
United Thai Boxing & MMA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4900 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713-7804
Asheville 4
Dragon Phoenix Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
51 N Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-1373
Panda-Monium Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
823 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803-2859
Parabellum Jiu Jitsu MMA Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA
582 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2822
Rogue Combat Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1078 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2044
Chapel Hill 4
Beacon Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
50051 Governors Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-7017
Chapel Hill Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1728 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1868
Premier Martial Arts Chapel Hill Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
221 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Seven Star Kung Fu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
11312 US 15 501 Hwy N, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
🕒 Fri: 8am - 9pm
Jacksonville 4
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville NC BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
116 Branchwood Shopping Ctr, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5800
Martial Arts and More Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
116 Branchwood Shopping Ctr, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5800
RAW MMA MMA
233 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5733
Unico Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
13 Doris Ave E, Jacksonville, NC 28540-5100
🕒 Mon-Thu 5pm-8:30pm, Sat 10:30am-11:30am
Raleigh 4
DAGR Submission Fighting Institute - Jiu Jitsu & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
5563 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606-1595
Gracie Raleigh Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1609 Old Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604-1376
Jai Su Muay Thai Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3120 John Humphries Wynd, Raleigh, NC 27612-5301
Outliers Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4328 Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604-4398
Boone 3
Blue Ridge Kung-Fu Arnis Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2210 Old US Hwy 421, Boone, NC 28607
Boone Docks Mma Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
188 Boone Docks St, Boone, NC 28607-6106
Common Ground Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
174 Old E King St, Boone, NC 28607-4773
Burlington 3
Burlington Macon's Martial Arts, Inc. Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
309 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215-5150
CJJF North Carolina Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
625 N Park Ave, Burlington, NC 27217-3757
Isaac's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
1808 Anthony Rd, Burlington, NC 27215-9552
Concord 3
Allison American Karate Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
844 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025-5731
Fight to Win Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Headquarters Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
8230 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 28027-7986
Sun Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA
4450 Raceway Dr, Concord, NC 28027-8979
Greensboro 3
Institute of Human Combat Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1601 E Bessemer Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405-7251
🕒 Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm
Octagon MMA and Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5715 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27409-3298
Octogon MMA and Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
18A Wendy Ct, Greensboro, NC 27409
Hendersonville 3
FighterWithin Mixed Martial Arts, LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
115 Four Seasons Mall, Hendersonville, NC 28792
🕒 Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm
+18286069705 Website All Hendersonville martial arts schools
Hendokickboxing & Krav Maga Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
121 W Barnwell St, Hendersonville, NC 28792-5209
+18288452361 Website All Hendersonville martial arts schools
Karakido Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
127 Four Seasons Mall, Hendersonville, NC 28792-2878
+18286970056 Website All Hendersonville martial arts schools
Mooresville 3
Lake Norman Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
107 Commons Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
653 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117-9121
Wilmington 3
Brunson's MMA and fitness MMA
3500 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
Port City MMA & Fitness MMA
6500 Windmill Way, Wilmington, NC 28405-4088
The Rising Phoenix Studio BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4569 Technology Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
🕒 Wed: 4:00PM-8:00PM
Apex 2
Connection Jiu Jitsu Academy - Apex, NC Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1231 Perry Rd, Apex, NC 27502-7705
Open Guard BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
737 Center St, Apex, NC 27502-1711
Arden 2
American Top Team Asheville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
375 Rockwood Rd, Arden, NC 28704-8514
Premier Martial Arts Arden Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
64 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704
Belmont 2
Gym O Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1500 River Dr, Belmont, NC 28012-3586
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Belmont Karate / taekwondoMMA
1458 Perfection Ave, Belmont, NC 28012-2135
East Flat Rock 2
CTA BJJ MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
2115 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
+18286994555 Website All East Flat Rock martial arts schools
Enigma Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3225 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC 28726-2929
+18288080916 Website All East Flat Rock martial arts schools
Fuquay-Varina 2
Schell Shock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
(919) 518-5204 Website All Fuquay-Varina martial arts schools
Schell Shock BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6109 S NC 55 Hwy, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-7920
Mint Hill 2
Adams Athletics BJJ / grapplingMMA
4227 Patriots Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Cor Fitness MMA - King Star MMA - Checkmat North Carolina MMA
9229 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Mt Airy 2
School of Hard Knox Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
451 N Andy Griffith Pkwy, Mt Airy, NC 27030-5900
School of Hard Knox - Mount Airy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
695 W Pine St, Mt Airy, NC 27030-4451
Rocky Mount 2
Black Sheep jiu jitsu/ MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
1073 Carriage Trl, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-9540
Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1155 Jeffreys Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-1866
Statesville 2
9 Tail Muay Thai Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
675 Shiloh Rd, Statesville, NC 28677-1751
Imperial Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
538 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625-2834
Wake Forest 2
Heritage Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
745 Merritt Capital Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Inmortales MMA Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5101 Unicon Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587-5021
Albemarle 1
Guerilla MMA Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
815 N 1st St, Albemarle, NC 28001-3307
Archdale 1
Motion Works Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3407 Archdale Rd, Archdale, NC 27263-2769
Asheboro 1
Macon's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
1437 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro, NC 27203
Black Mountain 1
Warriors of Ash Sword School MMA
104 Eastside Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711-8208
+13125666753 Website All Black Mountain martial arts schools
China Grove 1
Rowan Wrestling Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
105 N Main St, China Grove, NC 28023-2527
Denver 1
Pura Vida Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1221 N NC-16, Denver, NC 28037-8014
Fayetteville 1
Team ROC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
226 Meed Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303-2097
Fletcher 1
Mountain Division Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
232 Old Airport Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732-9273
🕒 All Levels Jiu-Jitsu 11am-12pm
Forest City 1
Ray Rice Martial Arts Center MMA
140 W Main St, Forest City, NC 28043-3052
Gibsonville 1
The Sweat Lab MMA & Fitness Gibsonville Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
106 E Railroad Ave, Gibsonville, NC 27249-2300
Goldsboro 1
Bonsai Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2307 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27534-7510
Greenville 1
AAMAA Greenville Academy Mixed Martial Arts Team Gamma Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
427 S Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858-1835
🕒 Friday at 6:00 PM
Harrisburg 1
Team ROC Harrisburg MMA
4947 NC-49 S, Harrisburg, NC 28075
High Point 1
Battle Born BJJ and MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3798 Samet Dr, High Point, NC 27265-3504
Holly Ridge 1
Coast to Coast Athletic Club & Resilience Jiu Jitsu 511 US-17 Hollyridge, Nc Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
511 US Highway 17 N, Holly Ridge, NC 28445-7833
Holly Springs 1
36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
171 Tradition Trl, Holly Springs, NC 27540-4488
🕒 Mon-Fri 5:00PM
Huntersville 1
Premier Martial Arts Huntersville Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9810 Gilead Rd Ste A-104, Huntersville, NC 28078
Indian Trail 1
Union Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1501 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079-5516
Kannapolis 1
Honest Grappling Co. Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1772 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083-2107
Kernersville 1
Allen Branch's Fitness One Training Systems Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1209 Shields Rd Ste 7, Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 655-4558 Website All Kernersville martial arts schools
Kinston 1
WFC Kenpotaijeetsu Reality Based Mixed Martial Arts System Of Kinston, NC MMA
2996 Faulkner Rd, Kinston, NC 28501-7205
Lenoir 1
Andrews Karate & MMA Karate / taekwondoMMA
4603 Oakhill School Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645-9282
Lexington 1
Davidson County BJJ & Section 8 MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
135 Young Dr, Lexington, NC 27292
Lincolnton 1
Rubedo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1565 N Aspen St, Lincolnton, NC 28092-7268
Locust 1
Satsuma Jiu Jitsu Locust Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
150 Ray Kennedy Dr, Locust, NC 28097-8011
Madison 1
American Karate Systems Karate / taekwondoMMA
106 E Murphy St, Madison, NC 27025
Matthews 1
Hayastan MMA Charlotte Kids classesMMA
1307 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105-2407
Mebane 1
Team Rubao Carioca BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3948 Forest Oaks Ln, Mebane, NC 27302
Monroe 1
Zen Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4612 W Highway 74, Monroe, NC 28110-8464
Morehead City 1
Inner Banks Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1502 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557-3649
Morrisville 1
Johnson's Martial Arts of Morrisville Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
5101 Grace Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
Mt Olive 1
Hwarang Warrior Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
800 N Church St, Mt Olive, NC 28365
Nags Head 1
OBX Soundside MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2210 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959-8812
New Bern 1
Ward Boxing, MMA and Fitness Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
4110 M L King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-2270
Newport 1
Inner Banks Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
232 Chatham St, Newport, NC 28570-8515
Norwood 1
Ronin MMA Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
114 Bennett St, Norwood, NC 28128-7431
Pembroke 1
Piney Green 1
Raeford 1
Action Zone CMA Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
6105 Phillipi Church Rd, Raeford, NC 28376-6165
Reidsville 1
Tiger Force MMA MMA
205 SE Market St, Reidsville, NC 27320
Salisbury 1
Fight Factory NC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1810 E Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28146-6027
Sanford 1
Ares BJJ Sanford Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
2540 Lee Ave, Sanford, NC 27332-5951
🕒 Mon 11am-9pm, Tue 5:20pm-9pm, Wed 11am-9pm, Thu 5:20pm-9pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Southern Pines 1
Valhalla Combat Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1405 Central Dr, Southern Pines, NC 28387-2105
+19374185175 Website All Southern Pines martial arts schools
Spring Lake 1
Scorpius MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4319 Ray Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390-8879
Summerfield 1
Mike Carr Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
1011 NC-150 W, Summerfield, NC 27358-9186
Supply 1
Dosher Fitness & Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2869 Holden Beach Rd SW, Supply, NC 28462
Waxhaw 1
BC Kickboxing & BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
27292 Waxhaw Pkwy Unit C, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Waynesville 1
North Carolina Sayoc Training Group BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
218 Branner Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786-3289
🕒 Sundays at 10:00 am, Thursdays at 7:00
Wilson 1
The Kai Thai Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
306 Nash St E, Wilson, NC 27893-3886
Wingate 1
4M Wingate Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
209 N Main St, Wingate, NC 28174-8287
Winston-Salem 1
GROUND CONTROL BJJ AND MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3800 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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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.