MMA Gyms in Knoxville, TN

11 of the 58 martial arts schools we list in Knoxville 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.

Broadway Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

2902 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918-1877

+18656880120 Website Directions

Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4638 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914-3223

🕒 Saturdays 10 am

+18557655255 Website Directions

Chinese Martial Arts Center LLC MMA

818 N Cedar Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923

+18652193813 Website Directions

Hero Athletics Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11214 Outlet Dr, Knoxville, TN 37932

+18656406611 Website Directions

Kings Muay Thai & MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

1530 Washington Ave NE, Knoxville, TN 37917-6803

+18654555674 Directions

MMAxFit at KMAA MMA

4201 Martin Mill Pike SW, Knoxville, TN 37920

+18657124680 Directions

Martial Arts Mart Kids classesMMA

5613 N Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37918-4104

+18656864862 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts Northshore Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2028 Town Center Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922

8652643975 Website Directions

Shield Systems Academy Free trial classMMA

8651 Middlebrook Pike NW, Knoxville, TN 37923-1612

+18652147137 Website Directions

Shield Systems Accademy Free trial classMMA

8651 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923

(865) 456-9821 Website Directions

Team T.K.O. Mixed Martial Arts MMA

6620 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931

8657765794 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.