MMA Gyms in Charleston, SC

3 of the 23 martial arts schools we list in Charleston 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.

American Top Team Lowcountry Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1850 Wallace School Rd Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407

🕒 Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm

8435614848 Website Directions

Charleston Krav Maga & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

1250 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5283

+18432255425 Website Directions

National Karate MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1119 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-5941

+18435564144 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.

Also in Charleston

MMA Gyms near Charleston

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.