MMA Gyms in Houston, TX

46 of the 239 martial arts schools we list in Houston 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.

4oz Fight Club Kids classesFree trial classMMA

12525 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070-4838

+18329837355 Website Directions

85 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Grind House Spring Branch MMA Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

9881 Tanner Rd, Houston, TX 77041-7622

+12816728046 Website Directions

Aces Jiu Jitsu Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

16940 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090-3830

+15127301161 Website Directions

Active Jiu Jitsu Houston Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11020 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77043-4707

+18329741878 Website Directions

Alliance BJJ Houston - Houston Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

8498 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77075-4891

+18325090255 Website Directions

Armor MMA and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3823 Synott Rd, Houston, TX 77082-5229

+12819889662 Website Directions

Atlas Lion's Den Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

16208 Hickory Knoll Dr, Houston, TX 77059-5309

+18326621061 Website Directions

Axiom Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6235 McHard Rd, Houston, TX 77053

🕒 5:15-6:00

+13465159823 Website Directions

Bam Bam Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA

4007 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025

+12815165594 Website Directions

Brazilian Arts Foundation Kids classesMMA

316 Pecore St, Houston, TX 77009

(713) 862-3300 Website Directions

Ceconi BJJ Cypress Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

15450 FM 529 Rd, Houston, TX 77095-2702

🕒 Mon-Thur: 6 PM – 8 PM (evening classes)

+17135948160 Website Directions

Champions BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

18730 TX-249 N, Houston, TX 77070-4222

+12817818026 Website Directions

Champions Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6125 FM 1960 Rd W # A, Houston, TX 77069

(281) 444-2708 Website Directions

Darrell Craig Houston Budokan Karate / taekwondoMMA

4230 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092

(713) 682-9014 Website Directions

DefendFit MMA

17317 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058-2718

+17132525836 Website Directions

Elite MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11380 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077-6842

+17133394662 Website Directions

Elite MMA - Greenway Plaza MMA

3311 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098-3018

+18327794791 Website Directions

Elite MMA - Memorial MMA

1010 Bade St, Houston, TX 77055-7402

+13463364662 Website Directions

Gracie Barra River Oaks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Houston Tx Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

4310 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027

+12819742544 Website Directions

Grind House Mixed Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

20220 Hempstead Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5657

+18329909849 Website Directions

Heritage Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1604 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018-6216

+13468683908 Website Directions

Houston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club BJJ / grapplingMMA

6982 FM-1960 W, Houston, TX 77069-3714

+12817703670 Website Directions

Houston Jujutsu & Kickboxing Academy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3139 Fall St, Houston, TX 77054

+17132401316 Website Directions

Houston Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1612 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002

(832) 326-6453 Website Directions

Impact Cardio Kickboxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9110 Jones Rd Ste 127, Houston, TX 77065

7135015019 Website Directions

Inspire Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4019 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027-6817

🕒 7:30-8:30

+13463537799 Website Directions

Krav Maga Houston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

2615 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098-4609

+17135262500 Website Directions

Kuk Sool Won of Kingwood Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

918 Russell Palmer Rd, Houston, TX 77339-1601

+12813595425 Website Directions

Millennium Martial Arts Kids classesMMA

12152 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034-4438

+12819874567 Website Directions

Mousel's Mixed Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1113 Vine St Ste 140B, Houston, TX 77002

🕒 5:00-10:00

(832) 654-3819 Website Directions

Next Level Training Center and MMA MMA

13001 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77014-1905

+18322983006 Directions

Northside Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

11345 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77067

+18329695584 Website Directions

Podium TKD Pasadena TX MMA

1800 Dabney Suite 150, Houston, TX 77504

+17139220341 Website Directions

Precision MMA Houston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

17440 FM 529 Rd, Houston, TX 77095

(713) 409-4030 Website Directions

RDX Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8280 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77063

8447398326 Website Directions

RISE MMA and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

12730 Woodforest Blvd, Houston, TX 77015-2774

🕒 5:30-6:15

+18325168644 Website Directions

Renzo Gracie EaDo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

110 Milby St, Houston, TX 77003-2621

+12819237519 Website Directions

Renzo Gracie Lake Houston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14555 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77044-6472

🕒 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:59:46 +0000

+12815000075 Website Directions

Revolution Dojo Heights Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

967 Judiway St, Houston, TX 77018-6201

+12817551066 Website Directions

Revolution Dojo Houston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

319 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77002-2359

+18323583958 Website Directions

Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Midtown Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4916 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9764

+12819744499 Website Directions

Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10111 Grant Rd, Houston, TX 77070-4533

+12819557300 Website Directions

The Fight Lab TX Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1718 Fry Rd, Houston, TX 77084-5832

+13466089611 Website Directions

The Jiu Jitsu Order Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

9804 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5276

+13462778463 Website Directions

United Studios of Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

16931 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058

(281) 480-8773 Website Directions

Urban Jungle Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1035 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008-3338

+17138617252 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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MMA Gyms near Houston

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.