MMA Gyms in Durham, NC

5 of the 28 martial arts schools we list in Durham 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.

DURHAM SCHOOL OF MARTIAL ARTS MMA

1230 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27701

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Elevate MMA Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2945 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703-8024

+19199088106 Website Directions

NC Systema Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

4603 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705

+19192746922 Website Directions

TKFmma Basic Weapons Class BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1921 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2672

+19192131705 Website Directions

United Thai Boxing & MMA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4900 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713-7804

+19193815775 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.