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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Gilbert, AZ

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 31 verified gyms

Gilbert has 31 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Karate, Boxing.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Gilbert Defense Arts

    5.0 / 5 (157 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1094 S Gilbert Rd #107, Gilbert, AZ 85296 · (480) 855-7586

    Gilbert Defense Arts offers martial arts in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Master Shim's World Champion Tae Kwon Do

    5.0 / 5 (137 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1496 N Higley Rd #100, Gilbert, AZ 85234 · (480) 915-7434

    Master Shim's World Champion Tae Kwon Do offers martial arts in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Unstoppable Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (131 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1534 E Ray Rd #109, Gilbert, AZ 85296 · (480) 630-1944

    Unstoppable Martial Arts offers martial arts in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Glory 8

    5.0 / 5 (120 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    874 E Warner Rd #103, Gilbert, AZ 85296 · (602) 833-5901

    Glory 8 offers muay thai, boxing in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (115 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5505 S Lindsay Rd Suite 103, Gilbert, AZ 85298 · (480) 512-9177

    Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (87 reviews)

    BJJ · Martial Arts

    1497 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233 · (602) 607-7160

    Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers bjj, martial arts in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. M3 Karate

    5.0 / 5 (68 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3317 South Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297 · (480) 988-3400

    M3 Karate offers martial arts in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (48 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2531 S Gilbert Rd #111, Gilbert, AZ 85295 · (480) 782-5425

    Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Kaizen Academy of Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (38 reviews)

    Karate

    1450 W Warner Rd #124, Gilbert, AZ 85233 · (480) 853-5793

    Kaizen Academy of Martial Arts offers karate in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. San Tan Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (15 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2270 E Williams Field Rd #104, Gilbert, AZ 85295

    San Tan Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Gilbert. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Gilbert

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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