MMA Gyms in Portland, OR

17 of the 95 martial arts schools we list in Portland 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.

Alive Mma Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5607 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97206-6830

+15039543304 Directions

Curt's Ultimate Fitness MMA

10941 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220-3050

+15038199207 Website Directions

Dragon Brand Martial Arts MMA

755 SE 202nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233-6105

+15034655577 Website Directions

Flying Tortoise Kung Fu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4400 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213-2331

+15038805537 Website Directions

Grit MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

16101 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Portland, OR 97267-4651

+19718673461 Website Directions

Instinct Defense Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

835 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland, OR 97229

5038753275 Website Directions

Jiu Jitsu in Portland Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14935 SW 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97224-7912

+15033608692 Website Directions

Northwest Fighting Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1200 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214-2421

+15032353435 Website Directions

Oregon Ki Society Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

7617 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213-6462

+15032322298 Website Directions

Portland Thai Boxing BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

600 NE Couch St, Portland, OR 97232-2966

+15033885792 Website Directions

Ringcraft Muay Thai Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4220 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215-3161

+15034338045 Website Directions

Southwest Portland Martial Arts and CrossFit Hillsdale Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6309 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239

+15034327450 Website Directions

Straight Blast Gym Portland Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1812 NE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97213-1404

+15032307924 Website Directions

Systema Portland Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Portland, OR

Website Directions

Team Quest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

18206 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233-4863

+15036614134 Website Directions

Traditional Taekwondo Karate / taekwondoMMA

2940 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214-4082

+15037369634 Website Directions

Unicorn Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9220 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216-1640

🕒 9:00am-11:00am

+19713865989 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.