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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Tempe, AZ
Tempe has 26 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Karate.
Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.
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1. Gustavo Dantas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Martial Arts
1848 East University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288 · (480) 968-6303
Gustavo Dantas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers martial arts in Tempe. See full details and request a trial class.
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2. Arizona Combat Sports
Martial Arts
1425 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 · (480) 517-1960
Arizona Combat Sports offers martial arts in Tempe. See full details and request a trial class.
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3. Phoenix JKD
Martial Arts
6745 S Harl Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283 · (480) 489-7202
Phoenix JKD offers martial arts in Tempe. See full details and request a trial class.
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4. Soul Fighters Headquarters
Martial Arts
975 E Elliot Rd Suite 106, Tempe, AZ 85284 · (480) 637-4934
Soul Fighters Headquarters offers martial arts in Tempe. See full details and request a trial class.
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5. Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do Arizona
Martial Arts
1700 E Elliot Rd #16, Tempe, AZ 85284 · (480) 544-5375
Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do Arizona offers martial arts in Tempe. See full details and request a trial class.
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6. KBX PHX Fitness Kickboxing
1819 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288 · (602) 515-1512
KBX PHX Fitness Kickboxing is one of Tempe's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.
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7. Like Minded Jiu-Jitsu
Martial Arts
2105 S 48th St #104, Tempe, AZ 85282 · (480) 227-7008
Like Minded Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Tempe. See full details and request a trial class.
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8. HIT Locker Training
Boxing
8830 S Kyrene Rd Suite 105, Tempe, AZ 85284 · (480) 300-7226
HIT Locker Training offers boxing in Tempe. See full details and request a trial class.
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9. Knockout Fitness
Boxing
3217 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 · (480) 679-8217
Knockout Fitness offers boxing in Tempe. See full details and request a trial class.
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10. Gonzalez Boxing
Boxing
120 W Palmdale Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 · (602) 549-4779
Gonzalez Boxing offers boxing in Tempe. 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 Tempe
- 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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