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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Phoenix, AZ

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 86 verified gyms

Phoenix has 86 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Muay Thai.

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. Xayaveth Muay Thai

    5.0 / 5 (242 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    7150 W Roosevelt St b143, Phoenix, AZ 85043 · (480) 818-0147

    Xayaveth Muay Thai offers muay thai, boxing in Phoenix. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Phoenix BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (237 reviews)

    Phoenix, AZ · (623) 570-1370

    Phoenix BJJ is one of Phoenix's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix

    5.0 / 5 (237 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    8021 N 43rd Ave #1b, Phoenix, AZ 85051 · (623) 570-1370

    Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix offers martial arts in Phoenix. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Strong Heart Academy BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (215 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3150 E Union Hills Dr #115, Phoenix, AZ 85050 · (602) 487-9828

    Strong Heart Academy BJJ offers martial arts in Phoenix. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Legacy Master Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (151 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    14647 S 50th St C-172, Phoenix, AZ 85044 · (480) 961-3634

    Legacy Master Martial Arts offers martial arts in Phoenix. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

    5.0 / 5 (118 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3636 W Southern Ave #150c, Phoenix, AZ 85041 · (602) 809-9417

    South Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense offers martial arts in Phoenix. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Forte Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (115 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3055 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017 · (602) 879-8214

    Forte Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Phoenix. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Satori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (110 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3527 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053 · (602) 657-1067

    Satori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Phoenix. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix

    5.0 / 5 (104 reviews)

    13637 N Tatum Blvd #18, Phoenix, AZ 85032 · (480) 339-9019

    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix is one of Phoenix's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. 12th Street Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (95 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1107 E Bell Rd UNIT 8, Phoenix, AZ 85022 · (602) 497-7070

    12th Street Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

  • 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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