MMA Gyms in Chattanooga, TN

3 of the 16 martial arts schools we list in Chattanooga 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.

Carl Yap's Center for Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5228 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37343-3955

+14238277429 Website Directions

Greg Roy's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

6933 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421-6806

+14238927557 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Chattanooga/East Brainerd Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2545 Lifestyle Way Unit 125, Chattanooga, TN 37421

4235090009 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.