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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in San Francisco, CA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 68 verified gyms

San Francisco has 68 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. Hit Fit SF

    5.0 / 5 (327 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1150 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 · (415) 757-0577

    Hit Fit SF offers martial arts in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (191 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1166 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103 · (650) 663-9342

    Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Empire Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (94 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2356 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 · (415) 658-7520

    Empire Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (93 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1313 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133 · (415) 816-9104

    Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Studio86 Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (68 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1204 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

    Studio86 Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Bay Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (42 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1628 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115 · (833) 229-5487

    Bay Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. United Studios Of Self Defense

    5.0 / 5 (36 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2424 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94123 · (415) 771-5186

    United Studios Of Self Defense offers martial arts in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Bay Breakers Boxing Gym

    5.0 / 5 (36 reviews)

    Boxing

    2001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 · (415) 829-3706

    Bay Breakers Boxing Gym offers boxing in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Tat Wong Kung Fu & Kickboxing Academy

    5.0 / 5 (22 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4801 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118 · (415) 752-5555

    Tat Wong Kung Fu & Kickboxing Academy offers martial arts in San Francisco. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Skrap Pack Mission

    5.0 / 5 (21 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    672 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 · (415) 374-7355

    Skrap Pack Mission offers martial arts in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

  • 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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