MMA Gyms in Tennessee
80 of the 590 martial arts schools we track in Tennessee 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 Tennessee page.
Knoxville 11
Broadway Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
2902 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918-1877
Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4638 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914-3223
🕒 Saturdays 10 am
Chinese Martial Arts Center LLC MMA
818 N Cedar Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
Hero Athletics Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
11214 Outlet Dr, Knoxville, TN 37932
Kings Muay Thai & MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
1530 Washington Ave NE, Knoxville, TN 37917-6803
MMAxFit at KMAA MMA
4201 Martin Mill Pike SW, Knoxville, TN 37920
Martial Arts Mart Kids classesMMA
5613 N Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37918-4104
Premier Martial Arts Northshore Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2028 Town Center Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
Shield Systems Academy Free trial classMMA
8651 Middlebrook Pike NW, Knoxville, TN 37923-1612
Shield Systems Accademy Free trial classMMA
8651 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Team T.K.O. Mixed Martial Arts MMA
6620 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931
Memphis 7
Bei Shaolin Kung Fu Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3758 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122-3722
Dog Brothers Martial Arts Memphis Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
1 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103-2104
🕒 TUESDAYS 6pm
Fite Nite MMA MMA
7740 Trinity Rd, Memphis, TN 38018-2726
🕒 Mon-Fri 5pm-6pm
GFTeam Tennessee Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
7845 Trinity Rd, Memphis, TN 38018-2271
🕒 Sunday: 10am-12:30pm
Law School MMA MMA
3964 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38111-7402
Midtown Grappling Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
144 Cumberland St, Memphis, TN 38112-3820
Westpoint Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
7269 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125-2150
Nashville 6
Broken Anvil Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1249 Northgate Business Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37115-2487
Chonburi Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2905 Wingate Ave, Nashville, TN 37211-2523
Mac's KungFu Institute BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3955 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Nashville MMA Training Camp MMA
1504 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-3602
Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Nashville Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
69 Lindsley Ave, Nashville, TN 37210-2061
SwiftKick Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
403 Harding Industrial Dr, Nashville, TN 37211-3105
Clarksville 4
Bowen Combative Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1010 Progress Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040-5329
🕒 12pm - 2pm
Iron Knights Grappling Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
400 Warfield Boulevard Ct, Clarksville, TN 37043-5954
Modern Martial Arts and Family Fitness Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2126 Fort Campbell Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37042-5784
🕒 Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm (classes)
SSF Mixed Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMMA
812 College St, Clarksville, TN 37040-6319
🕒 Mon - Sat 9:00 AM
Murfreesboro 4
Dunner's Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondoMMA
1004 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-2407
Focus Counter Violence Kids classesMMA
1180 Park Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-4912
Guardian Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
627 Patterson Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-3554
Nemesis mma Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
810 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-0900
🕒 Mon, Wed & Fri 8AM - 8:30PM
Chattanooga 3
Carl Yap's Center for Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5228 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37343-3955
Greg Roy's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
6933 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421-6806
Premier Martial Arts Chattanooga/East Brainerd Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2545 Lifestyle Way Unit 125, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Maryville 3
Elite Martial Athletics Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
Olympia Athletic Club, 398 Olympia Dr, Maryville, TN 37804-5701
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Foothills Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
778 E Lincoln Rd, Maryville, TN 37804-2927
Premier Martial Arts Maryville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2024 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37803
Alcoa 2
FITBJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
427 Marilyn Ln, Alcoa, TN 37701-2118
New Era Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
232 S Calderwood St, Alcoa, TN 37701-2120
Cleveland 2
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Cleveland TN Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2382 Blue Springs Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37311-0909
Impact School of Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37421
Collierville 2
Border Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4644 Merchants Park Cir, Collierville, TN 38017
Collierville Fitness Kickboxing Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
875 W Poplar Ave Ste 4, Collierville, TN 38017
Gallatin 2
Checkmat Gallatin Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
136 E Prince St, Gallatin, TN 37066-2832
Global Martial Arts Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
509 Garnet Ct, Gallatin, TN 37066-3982
🕒 Mon-Fri 8am-7:30pm
Johnson City 2
D3 Elite Mixed Martial Arts Boxing and Fitness Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
501 Rolling Hills \nJohnson City, TN, Johnson City, TN 37601
Devil Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness MMA
118 W Main St, Johnson City, TN 37604-6259
Kingsport 2
Bushido MMA Combat Sports & Fitness MMA
820 W Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660-3165
Duncan MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1133 N Eastman Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664-3156
Spring Hill 2
Renzo Gracie Spring Hill Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
2001 Campbell Station Pkwy, Spring Hill, TN 37174-4213
Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA
5228 Main St, Spring Hill, TN 37174-0029
Bartlett 1
Chilcutt's Memphis Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
7124 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133-8959
Brentwood 1
Renzo Gracie Nashville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5105 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN 37027-7553
Church Hill 1
Bushido MMA, Combat Sports & Fitness MMA
168 Chickasaw Cir, Church Hill, TN 37642-3935
Cookeville 1
Upper Cumberland MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
125 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501-3207
Crossville 1
Crossville MMA Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2280 US-127, Crossville, TN 38572
Dyersburg 1
Dogwoodbjj Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
825 E Court St, Dyersburg, TN 38024-4830
East Ridge 1
Militia Mixed Martial Arts & American Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3920 Ringgold Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412-1643
Goodlettsville 1
The Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
907 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN 37072-2300
+16159456501 Website All Goodlettsville martial arts schools
Hixson 1
Chattanooga Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
5503 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343
Jefferson City 1
Red Dragon Kenpo Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
723 E Main St, Jefferson City, TN 37760-1749
+18654758510 Website All Jefferson City martial arts schools
La Vergne 1
US Tae Kwon DO Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
1117 Stones River Ct, La Vergne, TN 37086-2838
Lebanon 1
Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
149 S Maple St, Lebanon, TN 37087-4678
Lexington 1
Wado Ryu of Lexington TN Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
30 W Church St, Lexington, TN 38351
Madison 1
Aregis' Community Taekwondo Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
411 Due W, Madison, TN 37115
Madisonville 1
Wolves' Den Mixed Martial Arts MMA
4793 New Hwy 68, Madisonville, TN 37354
McKenzie 1
Kapellers Taekwondo MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
556 Main St N, McKenzie, TN 38201-1707
Millington 1
Midsouth LCCT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
5103 Easley Ave, Millington, TN 38053-2107
Morristown 1
Red Dragon Martial Arts Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
284 S Daisy St, Morristown, TN 37813-2309
Mt Juliet 1
Phoenix MMA and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1479 N Mt Juliet Rd, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-3315
🕒 Mon – Sunday – 10am-10pm
Oak Ridge 1
Premier Martial Arts Oak Ridge Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1562 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Rock Island 1
Machine Mixed Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
22 Young Rd, Rock Island, TN 38581
Savannah 1
Kobra Combat Fitness & MMA MMA
1046 Wayne Rd, Savannah, TN 38372-1543
Sevierville 1
Fit Factory Family Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3814 Boyds Creek Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
Seymour 1
Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
10341 Chapman Hwy, Seymour, TN 37865
Smyrna 1
Tn Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
8010 Safari Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167
Soddy-Daisy 1
Chattanooga Mixed Martial Arts College BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8408 Gulf View Dr, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379-2210
Tullahoma 1
Tullahoma Thaiboxing MMA, Judo and BJJ BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
401 Wilson Ave, Tullahoma, TN 37388
Watertown 1
Also in Tennessee
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools179
- Kids Martial Arts Classes202
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools245
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies10
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training26
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.