MMA Gyms in Ohio
134 of the 911 martial arts schools we track in Ohio 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 Ohio page.
Cincinnati 12
Academy of Kung Fu and Tai Chi Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4927 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238-3901
Bendu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4101 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223-1180
Cincy Women's Fight Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3651 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211-5540
Club MMA Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
5724 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45248
Eastside Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4240 Mt Carmel Tobasco Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255
🕒 Mon – Sat 4:00pm – 8:00
Kemet Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA
3630 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229-2116
Limitless Cryotherapy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1009 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206-2027
🕒 Monday : 08:00am – 08:30
Miller's Karate Studios Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
3660 Washington Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
🕒 Monday – Tuesday 6:30 pm – 7:30
Mt. Washington Taekwondo Karate / taekwondoMMA
1715 Beacon St, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Powell MMA and Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1213 York St, Cincinnati, OH 45214-2011
Tae Kwon Moodo Association Karate / taekwondoMMA
2424 Washington Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
US Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
671 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245
West Chester 5
Cincinnati MMA Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4845 Premier Way, West Chester, OH 45069-3073
JG MMA Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6088 West Chester Rd, West Chester, OH 45069-2946
Jg Mma Acad Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7716 Service Center Dr, West Chester, OH 45069-2442
Sacan Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9090 Cox Rd, West Chester, OH 45069-3714
🕒 Monday Kenpo Karate (kids) - 5:30pm Muay...
Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
4868 Union Centre Pavilion Dr, West Chester, OH 45069-4880
🕒 Thursdays from 6:00-7:00
Beavercreek 3
Dayton MMA Academy MMA
3329 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430-1365
Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center Beavercreek Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4468 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45440
Tiger Taekwondo & MMA Karate / taekwondoMMA
2727 Fairfield Commons Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45431
Columbus 3
10th Planet Columbus Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
5084 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214-1526
🕒 Mon 5:30pm-8:30pm, Tue 4:30pm-8:30pm
Ronin Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1012 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-3111
🕒 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Safe House Grappling Academy Columbus Ohio Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1991 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207-2324
Strongsville 3
Jeff Ellis'International Karate Centers Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
17748 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136-6909
Kano Jiujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
19654 W 130th St, Strongsville, OH 44136-8434
Vanyo Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
19654 W 130th St, Strongsville, OH 44136
Akron 2
The Academy of Self-Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1220 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310-3648
White Birch Tai Chi at The Hub Community Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3676 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321
Canton 2
Victory MMA Jujitsu Submission Fighting MMA
1223 30th St NW, Canton, OH 44709
Centerville 2
Brown Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
912 E Franklin St, Centerville, OH 45459-5637
Soma Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
101 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH 45459-2750
🕒 Thursdays from 6:00-7:00
Dayton 2
Champion Force Athletics Kids classesMMA
620 Shiloh Springs Rd, Dayton, OH 45415
🕒 1-3
Revival Mixed Martial Arts LLC. MMA
2650 Indian Ripple Rd, Dayton, OH 45440-3605
Elyria 2
MTC Video Promotions Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
515 Abbe Rd N Ste C, Elyria, OH 44035
Mr. Dee's Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
515 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035-3718
Fairborn 2
Dayton Vision MMA Kids classesMMA
1168 Kauffman Ave, Fairborn, OH 45324-3816
🕒 Monday - Friday 5:30pm - 10
TNT Midwest Martial Arts Academy MMA
25 W Main St, Fairborn, OH 45324-4712
🕒 Friday: 6:00PM-7
Grove City 2
Columbus Martial Arts Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3664 Garden Ct, Grove City, OH 43123-2906
🕒 Monday - 7:30pm - 9
Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4070 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123-3605
🕒 5-13
Hamilton 2
Legacy Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
835 NW Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013-1284
Saisei Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
2251 Pleasant Ave, Hamilton, OH 45015-1134
Heath 2
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
409 S 22nd St, Heath, OH 43056-1575
Delta Grappling Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
381 S 30th St, Heath, OH 43056-1280
🕒 5-13
Holland 2
Mad Cow MMA MMA
7507 Bauman St, Holland, OH 43528-9548
USA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
6837 Angola Rd, Holland, OH 43528-9633
Lima 2
Lima's Total Revolution Training Facility Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1107 E Kibby St, Lima, OH 45804-1649
Young Guardians MMA MMA
914 MacKenzie Dr, Lima, OH 45805-1657
Loveland 2
Fuse Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1451 State Route 28, Loveland, OH 45140-6082
Park's TaeKwonDo, Jiu-jitsu, MMA, WRESTLING, BOXING, KICKBOXING & FITNESS Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8944 Columbia Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
Massillon 2
Ground Zero MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
256 Erie St S, Massillon, OH 44646-6738
X-10 MMA MMA
1032 1st St NE, Massillon, OH 44646-4239
Mentor 2
GriffonRawl Combat Sports & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
6090 Pinecone Dr, Mentor, OH 44060-1865
Neto Gomes Mixed Martial Arts MMA
7252 Enterprise dr, Ste B, Mentor , 44060, United States Ste B, Mentor, OH 44060
Parma 2
Adventure Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5785 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH 44129-3163
Bujinkan Hasu Dojo Karate / taekwondoMMA
5301 Hauserman Rd, Parma, OH 44130-1235
Ravenna 2
Counterstrike Gym Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4699 Loomis Pkwy, Ravenna, OH 44266
White Lotus Kung Fu Karate / taekwondoMMA
112 E Main St, Ravenna, OH 44266-3174
Sandusky 2
Firelands Combat Institute Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
410 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870-4909
Horn's Martial Arts School BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1205 E Bayview Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
Springfield 2
Storm Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesMMA
1475 Upper Valley Pike Ste 102B, Springfield, OH 45504
Warrior Silat Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
1058 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504-4016
Troy 2
Troy Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1477 S Market St, Troy, OH 45373
West Chester Township 2
Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6875 Fountains Blvd K, West Chester Township, OH 45069
+15134432048 Website All West Chester Township martial arts schools
Meyer Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4845 Premier Way, West Chester Township, OH 45069
+15135442668 Website All West Chester Township martial arts schools
Westerville 2
Columbus Self-Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
223 E Broadway Ave, Westerville, OH 43081-1656
Roots Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
95 Huber Village Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081
Amelia 1
G-Force MMA MMA
1726 State Route 125, Amelia, OH 45102-2351
Amherst 1
Levitate Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1921 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Amherst, OH 44001-1207
Ashland 1
High Reaches Hapkido Club, llc BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
107 E Main St, Ashland, OH 44805
Ashtabula 1
AGC - Ashtabula Grappling Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1831 E 51st St, Ashtabula, OH 44004-6270
Athens 1
Athens Ki-Aikido Karate / taekwondoMMA
94 Columbus Rd, Athens, OH 45701
Aurora 1
Family Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
29 S Aurora Rd, Aurora, OH 44202-8819
Bedford Heights 1
Rising Dragon Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness MMA
24565 Aurora Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146-1729
+14402525211 Website All Bedford Heights martial arts schools
Bellefontaine 1
Triumph BJJ Bellefontaine BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
210 W Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311-1400
Berea 1
New World Karate & Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
760 W Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017-2900
Big Prairie 1
JUJITSU SCHOOL OF SELF DEFENSE Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
13559 Shreve Rd, Big Prairie, OH 44611
🕒 Monday 7:00pm - 8:30
Bowling Green 1
Brecksville 1
Watermark Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
6650 W Snowville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-3242
Broadview Heights 1
Strong Style MMA and Training Center MMA
7955 Broadview Rd, Broadview Heights, OH 44147-1201
+14405871171 Website All Broadview Heights martial arts schools
Brunswick 1
Adventure Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1480 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
Canfield 1
Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu of Ohio Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
64 Cardinal Dr, Canfield, OH 44406
Chesterland 1
Revolution Fight and Fitness Annex Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
8109 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026-2480
🕒 SUNDAY - Women's Boxing: 11:00 AM - 12:00
Cleves 1
Drive Mixed Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5255 State Route 128, Cleves, OH 45002
Clyde 1
Iron & Soul Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1710 W McPherson Hwy, Clyde, OH 43410-1016
Cuyahoga Falls 1
World Kickboxing Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2413 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223-1503
+13306884800 Website All Cuyahoga Falls martial arts schools
Delaware 1
Phoenix Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1121 S Houk Rd, Delaware, OH 43015-3881
Dublin 1
Triumph Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6795 Dublin Center Dr, Dublin, OH 43017
Euclid 1
Revolution Fight and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
Neo Sports Plant, 20001 Euclid Ave, Euclid, OH 44117-1416
🕒 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fairlawn 1
True Art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
2855 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333-4006
Fairview Park 1
Black Lotus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
22241 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126-3315
Findlay 1
Findlay Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
2461 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840-1167
Gahanna 1
Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
145 S Stygler Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230-2439
🕒 4-10
Geneva 1
Relson Gracie Combat Club Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5201 Spire Cir, Geneva, OH 44041
Grafton 1
Bowen's Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondoMMA
970 Commerce Dr, Grafton, OH 44044
Harrison 1
Drive Mixed Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
1144 Harrison Ave, Harrison, OH 45030-1487
Jackson Twp 1
Lakemore 1
Lance's Karate Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2464 Church St, Lakemore, OH 44250-8500
Lewis Center 1
Immortal Martial Arts Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
8938 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035-7102
Macedonia 1
Premier Martial Arts - Macedonia Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd, Macedonia, OH 44056
Maineville 1
Fuse Martial Arts & Fitness Maineville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7228 Columbia Rd, Maineville, OH 45039-8087
Marietta 1
Marietta Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
315 Gross St, Marietta, OH 45750-2038
Maumee 1
Ohio Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3100 Main St, Maumee, OH 43537-7505
Medina 1
Combat CFMA Kids classesMMA
60 Public Sq, Medina, OH 44256
Middleburg Heights 1
DeCore Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
13389 Smith Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130-7810
🕒 Mon-Thu 4pm-9pm, Fri 4:30pm-6:30pm, Sat 12pm-2pm
+14406651699 Website All Middleburg Heights martial arts schools
Monroe 1
Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center Monroe Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3165 Heritage Green Dr, Monroe, OH 45050
Moraine 1
S&G Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3308 Encrete Ln, Moraine, OH 45439-1944
Mt Orab 1
Valor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
212 Hughes Blvd, Mt Orab, OH 45154-8325
New Holland 1
Newark 1
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Newark Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2074 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark, OH 43055
North Canton 1
The Open Space Martial Arts Kids classesMMA
1312 S Main St, North Canton, OH 44720-4244
North Olmsted 1
Premier Martial Arts North Olmsted Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
North Olmsted, OH
North Ridgeville 1
Hooligans Boxing & MMA 39041 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
39041 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
🕒 9:00am - 12:00pm
+14404064212 Website All North Ridgeville martial arts schools
Norwalk 1
7 Virtues Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
50 E Main St, Norwalk, OH 44857-1515
🕒 5:15pm – 6:00pm
Olmsted Falls 1
J. R. Miller Martial Arts Kids classesMMA
27097 Bagley Rd, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138-1103
Oxford 1
Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
5170 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056-1004
🕒 6:00-7:00 PM
Paulding 1
Piqua 1
Champion Force Martial Arts Piqua Kids classesMMA
Upper Mote Park, Piqua, OH 45356
🕒 Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Powell 1
Jits56 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
10253 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell, OH 43065-9189
Rocky River 1
DeCore Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
21220 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
🕒 Mon 4pm-9pm
Shaker Heights 1
Progressive Taekwondo & Family Fitness Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
Shaker Heights High School, 15911 Aldersyde Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
+12164096740 Website All Shaker Heights martial arts schools
Sheffield 1
Substructure Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
5230 Cobblestone Rd, Sheffield, OH 44035-1488
🕒 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
South Euclid 1
Hillcrest Academy Of Goshin Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
4431 Mayfield Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
🕒 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
South Russell 1
Chagrin Valley Jiu-Jitsu Academy Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
300 Industrial Pkwy, South Russell, OH 44022-4405
Springfield Twp 1
Mission MMA Cincinnati Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
945 W North Bend Rd, Springfield Twp, OH 45224-2221
Stow 1
World Kickboxing Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3301 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224
Tallmadge 1
Paragon Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1647 Southeast Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278-3404
Toledo 1
Japan Karate Academy Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1415 Bernath Pkwy, Toledo, OH 43615
Upper Sandusky 1
Demolition Fight Team Upper Sandusky MMA
Upper Sandusky, OH
West Carrollton City 1
SG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2050 S Alex Rd, West Carrollton City, OH 45449-4044
Wickliffe 1
Freddie Thompson Martial Arts Freedom Academy Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
30240 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH 44092-1605
Wilmington 1
Team Torque Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA
1550 W Main St, Wilmington, OH 45177
Zanesville 1
Gracie Allegiance Ohio BJJ / grapplingMMA
3575 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701-1010
Also in Ohio
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- Kids Martial Arts Classes333
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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.