MMA Gyms in Charlotte, NC

9 of the 77 martial arts schools we list in Charlotte 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.

ATA Steele Creek Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

12820 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273

(704) 587-9696 Website Directions

Brazilian Top Team Charlotte Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2208 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208-5144

+19805356838 Website Directions

House of Eight Limbs BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

801 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206-1949

+19805052389 Website Directions

LOTUS MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

800 Briar Creek Rd Ste B-213, Charlotte, NC 28205

7042311684 Website Directions

Leadership Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

9928 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273-6582

🕒 Monday - Friday: 3pm - 8pm

+17045323371 Website Directions

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

+19804972706 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts SouthPark Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4724 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

7044956755 Website Directions

Shock Factor MMA MMA

10345 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273-5822

+17043691564 Directions

Team Vision Wrestling and Self-Defense,Inc. Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

12933 Plumleaf Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213-4885

+19808008535 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.