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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Washington, DC

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 33 verified gyms

Washington 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. Vortex Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (278 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

    Vortex Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Washington. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. NUBOXX Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (268 reviews)

    Boxing

    1449 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 · (202) 547-7700

    NUBOXX Fitness offers boxing in Washington. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Estilo Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (105 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    770 Park Rd NW T01, Washington, DC 20010 · (202) 499-8541

    Estilo Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Washington. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Urban Boxing Navy Yard

    5.0 / 5 (102 reviews)

    Boxing

    88 K St SE, Washington, DC 20003 · (202) 621-8705

    Urban Boxing Navy Yard offers boxing in Washington. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Headbangers Boxing Gym dc

    5.0 / 5 (98 reviews)

    100 Joliet St, Washington, DC 20032 · (202) 671-5125

    Headbangers Boxing Gym dc is one of Washington's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. N-Flux

    5.0 / 5 (83 reviews)

    MMA · Krav Maga · No-Gi BJJ · Kickboxing · Martial Arts

    1722 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006

    N-Flux offers mma, krav maga, no-gi bjj in Washington. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Yong Studios DC

    5.0 / 5 (34 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4445 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 · (202) 966-9677

    Yong Studios DC offers martial arts in Washington. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Underworld BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (29 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    810 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 · (202) 846-2333

    Underworld BJJ offers martial arts in Washington. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Premier Martial Arts Ivy City

    5.0 / 5 (28 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2009 Walt Lincoln Wy NE, Washington, DC 20002 · (202) 844-2711

    Premier Martial Arts Ivy City offers martial arts in Washington. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. The Capoeira Spot

    5.0 / 5 (28 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2008 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018 · (202) 813-3960

    The Capoeira Spot offers martial arts in Washington. 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 Washington

  • 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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