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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in San Francisco, CA
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.
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1. Hit Fit SF
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.
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2. Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
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.
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3. Empire Jiu Jitsu
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.
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4. Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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.
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5. Studio86 Jiu Jitsu
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.
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6. Bay Jiu-Jitsu
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.
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7. United Studios Of Self Defense
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.
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8. Bay Breakers Boxing Gym
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.
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9. Tat Wong Kung Fu & Kickboxing Academy
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.
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10. Skrap Pack Mission
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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