MMA Gyms in Salt Lake City, UT

3 of the 35 martial arts schools we list in Salt Lake City 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.

Kids Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City 7 & Up Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1939 Murray-Holladay Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5105

+18019675269 Website Directions

Snakepit mma Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3361 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4918

+18016285373 Website Directions

The Pit SLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1171 S Richards St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-3112

+18014033010 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.