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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Riverside, CA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 33 verified gyms

Riverside has 33 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, MMA.

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. Gracie Barra Riverside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (60 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2050 E La Cadena Dr Unit G, Riverside, CA 92507 · (951) 558-8517

    Gracie Barra Riverside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts offers martial arts in Riverside. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Self Defense Fit Lab

    5.0 / 5 (38 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3421 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 · (951) 465-7321

    Self Defense Fit Lab offers martial arts in Riverside. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Kicks Tae Kwon Do Riverside

    5.0 / 5 (36 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    17100 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92504 · (951) 776-2829

    Kicks Tae Kwon Do Riverside offers martial arts in Riverside. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside

    5.0 / 5 (35 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3457 Arlington Ave Unit 108, Riverside, CA 92506 · (951) 742-5733

    Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside offers martial arts in Riverside. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Team Ironman Ultimate Training

    5.0 / 5 (23 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7525 Jurupa Ave unit G, Riverside, CA 92504 · (951) 427-9067

    Team Ironman Ultimate Training offers martial arts in Riverside. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside

    5.0 / 5 (18 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    22300 Van Buren Boulevard suite 104, Riverside, CA 92518 · (951) 285-8110

    Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside offers martial arts in Riverside. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Kulture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (16 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3812 Pierce St L, Riverside, CA 92503 · (562) 419-5912

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

  8. 8. EDJ School of Jiu-Jitsu Riverside

    5.0 / 5 (13 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    9563 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 · (951) 306-8508

    EDJ School of Jiu-Jitsu Riverside offers martial arts in Riverside. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Black Beard Kickboxing

    5.0 / 5 (13 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    9980 Indiana Ave suite 2, Riverside, CA 92503 · (951) 729-5335

    Black Beard Kickboxing offers martial arts in Riverside. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Jurupa Valley Boxing Club

    5.0 / 5 (13 reviews)

    Boxing

    5626 Mission Blvd, Riverside, CA 92509 · (951) 682-7186

    Jurupa Valley Boxing Club offers boxing in Riverside. 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 Riverside

  • 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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