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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Los Angeles, CA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 93 verified gyms

Los Angeles has 93 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, BJJ.

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. Forj LA

    5.0 / 5 (535 reviews)

    Boxing

    333 N Mission Rd Suite D, Los Angeles, CA 90033 · (213) 376-4254

    Forj LA offers boxing in Los Angeles. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. NELA Combat Fitness- Muay Thai

    5.0 / 5 (187 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    5501 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042 · (213) 316-6996

    NELA Combat Fitness- Muay Thai offers muay thai, boxing in Los Angeles. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Like Water Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (157 reviews)

    5770 Melrose Ave UNIT 205, Los Angeles, CA 90038 · (323) 498-0183

    Like Water Jiu Jitsu is one of Los Angeles's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams

    5.0 / 5 (100 reviews)

    Martial Arts · Muay Thai · Boxing

    4472 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 · (323) 646-2902

    Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams offers martial arts, muay thai, boxing in Los Angeles. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Sparta Academy

    5.0 / 5 (83 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11701 Wilshire Blvd ste 15B, Los Angeles, CA 90025 · (424) 832-7404

    Sparta Academy offers martial arts in Los Angeles. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Flow State Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (78 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2750 Colorado Blvd #1, Los Angeles, CA 90041 · (213) 588-9339

    Flow State Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Los Angeles. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club

    5.0 / 5 (50 reviews)

    1080 S La Cienega Blvd #106, Los Angeles, CA 90035 · (310) 854-7664

    Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club is one of Los Angeles's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. KATA JIU JITSU

    5.0 / 5 (49 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    730 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 · (323) 988-5880

    KATA JIU JITSU offers martial arts in Los Angeles. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Frogtown Jiu–Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (47 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1803 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039 · (213) 255-5997

    Frogtown Jiu–Jitsu offers martial arts in Los Angeles. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Lobos Boxing Club

    5.0 / 5 (46 reviews)

    Boxing

    7162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 · (323) 826-7190

    Lobos Boxing Club offers boxing in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

  • 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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