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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in San Jose, CA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 76 verified gyms

San Jose has 76 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. San Jose Judo Academy

    5.0 / 5 (94 reviews)

    Judo · Martial Arts

    625 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112 · (408) 500-6444

    San Jose Judo Academy offers judo, martial arts in San Jose. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Bang Muay Thai San Jose

    5.0 / 5 (94 reviews)

    San Jose, CA · (408) 500-6444

    Bang Muay Thai San Jose is one of San Jose's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Claudio França Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - San Jose

    5.0 / 5 (94 reviews)

    San Jose, CA · (408) 500-6444

    Claudio França Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - San Jose is one of San Jose's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Fight Factory San Jose

    5.0 / 5 (94 reviews)

    San Jose, CA · (408) 500-6444

    Fight Factory San Jose is one of San Jose's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu - San Jose

    5.0 / 5 (94 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    478 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95110 · (408) 500-6444

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

  6. 6. San Jose Boxing & Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (94 reviews)

    Boxing

    3469 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95127 · (408) 500-6444

    San Jose Boxing & Fitness offers boxing in San Jose. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Checkmate Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (60 reviews)

    Boxing

    157 West San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95113 · (669) 600-9984

    Checkmate Boxing offers boxing in San Jose. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Jose

    5.0 / 5 (57 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1310 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95122 · (669) 600-0528

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

  9. 9. Primetime Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (52 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    6179 Santa Teresa Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95123 · (408) 837-2011

    Primetime Martial Arts offers martial arts in San Jose. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Heroes Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (36 reviews)

    BJJ · Martial Arts

    450 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113 · (408) 288-8857

    Heroes Martial Arts offers bjj, martial arts in San Jose. 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 Jose

  • 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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