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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Miami, FL

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 86 verified gyms

Miami has 86 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. Instinct Muay Thai

    5.0 / 5 (530 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    13501 SW 128th St Suite 215, Miami, FL 33186 · (786) 693-3174

    Instinct Muay Thai offers muay thai, boxing in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Hybrid Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (185 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    14180 SW 143rd Ct Unit 408, Miami, FL 33186 · (786) 385-6424

    Hybrid Martial Arts offers martial arts in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Ground Game Theory

    5.0 / 5 (152 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    9766 SW 24th St Unit 12, Miami, FL 33165 · (305) 209-4932

    Ground Game Theory offers martial arts in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Andre Gusmao Academy

    5.0 / 5 (147 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1657 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136 · (305) 409-0991

    Andre Gusmao Academy offers martial arts in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Atlantis Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (143 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    14740 SW 26th St Unit 204-205, Miami, FL 33185 · (786) 325-5989

    Atlantis Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Cardoso Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (132 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    12810 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186 · (305) 238-3801

    Cardoso Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. First Order of Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (132 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    12039 SW 132nd Ct #26, Miami, FL 33186 · (786) 420-9323

    First Order of Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. American Karate Academy #1 MMA/Karate School in Bird Rd Miami

    5.0 / 5 (126 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    14711 SW 42nd St #205, Miami, FL 33185 · (786) 755-1421

    American Karate Academy #1 MMA/Karate School in Bird Rd Miami offers martial arts in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Vice City Striking & Muay Thai

    5.0 / 5 (114 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2600 NW 21st Terrace #2616, Miami, FL 33142 · (754) 300-6978

    Vice City Striking & Muay Thai offers martial arts in Miami. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Arise Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (109 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4563 SW 71st Ave, Miami, FL 33155 · (305) 781-7949

    Arise Martial Arts offers martial arts in Miami. 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 Miami

  • 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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