MMA Gyms in Hickory, NC

7 of the 16 martial arts schools we list in Hickory 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.

Atlantic MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1012 3rd Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601-4811

🕒 Mon–Thurs: 5:30pm

+18288559151 Website Directions

Bears Den MMA MMA

405 Section House Rd, Hickory, NC 28601-9383

+18289621320 Directions

Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3404 6th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601-9092

+18285407110 Website Directions

Fenix Jiu Jitsu MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2517 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601

+18288383160 Website Directions

Primal MMA MMA

74 8th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602-1120

+18283818375 Directions

Primal MMA Academy MMA

1614 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602

(828) 248-0573 Directions

Spider Monkey's MMA MMA

1614 Tate Blvd Se , Hickory, NC 28602

+18283818375 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.