MMA Gyms in Nashville, TN

6 of the 47 martial arts schools we list in Nashville 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.

Broken Anvil Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1249 Northgate Business Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37115-2487

+16159056303 Website Directions

Chonburi Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2905 Wingate Ave, Nashville, TN 37211-2523

+16156631932 Website Directions

Mac's KungFu Institute BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3955 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211

+17313364075 Website Directions

Nashville MMA Training Camp MMA

1504 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-3602

+16152974430 Website Directions

Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Nashville Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

69 Lindsley Ave, Nashville, TN 37210-2061

+16152033501 Website Directions

SwiftKick Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

403 Harding Industrial Dr, Nashville, TN 37211-3105

+16157322662 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.