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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Bakersfield, CA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 46 verified gyms

Bakersfield has 46 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.

  1. 1. Move or Die Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (125 reviews)

    Boxing

    5880 District Blvd STE 10, Bakersfield, CA 93313 · (661) 364-4470

    Move or Die Boxing offers boxing in Bakersfield. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (59 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1201 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · (661) 472-1884

    Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts offers martial arts in Bakersfield. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Burgos Mixed Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (37 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4300 Easton Dr #6, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · (661) 364-8899

    Burgos Mixed Martial Arts offers martial arts in Bakersfield. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Victory Boxing Studios

    5.0 / 5 (36 reviews)

    Boxing

    5640 District Blvd Suite 128, Bakersfield, CA 93313 · (661) 379-2793

    Victory Boxing Studios offers boxing in Bakersfield. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. The Chute MMA

    5.0 / 5 (21 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4641 District Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93313 · (661) 369-0342

    The Chute MMA offers martial arts in Bakersfield. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. IV | Four Pillars Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (21 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4525 New Horizon Blvd #7, Bakersfield, CA 93313 · (661) 474-7244

    IV | Four Pillars Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Bakersfield. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Rio Bravo Jiu-Jitsu Club

    5.0 / 5 (16 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    6700 Niles St Suite 120, Bakersfield, CA 93306 · (661) 303-1353

    Rio Bravo Jiu-Jitsu Club offers martial arts in Bakersfield. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Latif Kadri PHD BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (14 reviews)

    900 24th St unit 113, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · (661) 428-1798

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

  9. 9. Rodríguez boxing gym

    5.0 / 5 (14 reviews)

    Boxing

    3600 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · (661) 687-7253

    Rodríguez boxing gym offers boxing in Bakersfield. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Vindicators Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (6 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3819 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · (661) 447-0384

    Vindicators Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield

  • 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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