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MMA Gyms in South Dakota

5 of the 64 martial arts schools we track in South Dakota have MMA training. Full listings for every city are on the South Dakota page.

5schools
3cities
64schools statewide

"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.

Sioux Falls 3

  1. Next Edge Academy

    909 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1603

    Mon-Fri: 6:00am

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  2. Midwest Martial Arts Academy

    5014 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

    Mon: 6pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  3. Next Edge Academy of Martial Arts

    909 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

    Mon-Fri: 6:00am

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

Aberdeen 1

  1. Hub City MMA & BJJ

    206 Dakota St S, Aberdeen, SD 57401-4632

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Aberdeen

Tea 1

  1. 605 Boxing & MMA

    46963 Monty St, Tea, SD 57064

    Monday: 8-10 am, 6-9 pm Saturday: 11 am-2 pm Sunday: By request

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Tea
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.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in South Dakota can browse 5 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in South Dakota should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 5 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.