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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Sarasota, FL

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 37 verified gyms

Sarasota has 37 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. BRCJJ Martial Arts | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (702 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    935 N Beneva Rd ste 703 ste 703, Sarasota, FL 34232 · (941) 422-1173

    BRCJJ Martial Arts | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Sarasota. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Uppercut Boxing & Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (122 reviews)

    1919 Southwood St, Sarasota, FL 34231 · (941) 228-5147

    Uppercut Boxing & Fitness is one of Sarasota's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Gulf Gate Boxing Gym

    5.0 / 5 (107 reviews)

    Boxing

    6554 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231 · (224) 619-8737

    Gulf Gate Boxing Gym offers boxing in Sarasota. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota

    5.0 / 5 (105 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4401 Ashton Rd Unit B, Sarasota, FL 34233 · (941) 699-3858

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

  5. 5. Sarasota BJJ / Six Blades Jiu Jitsu (BJJ-SRQ)

    5.0 / 5 (83 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    6170 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 · (941) 228-5790

    Sarasota BJJ / Six Blades Jiu Jitsu (BJJ-SRQ) offers martial arts in Sarasota. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. TeamAlves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school

    5.0 / 5 (75 reviews)

    5566 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232 · (941) 735-0808

    TeamAlves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school is one of Sarasota's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Premier Boxing Club

    5.0 / 5 (52 reviews)

    5000 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232 · (941) 228-6030

    Premier Boxing Club is one of Sarasota's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Raiz Jiu Jitsu Sarasota

    5.0 / 5 (40 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7630 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 · (813) 422-4349

    Raiz Jiu Jitsu Sarasota offers martial arts in Sarasota. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Sarasota Boxing Club

    5.0 / 5 (29 reviews)

    Boxing

    4050 Middle Ave Unit D 2, Sarasota, FL 34234 · (941) 500-4800

    Sarasota Boxing Club offers boxing in Sarasota. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC

    5.0 / 5 (25 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    279 Interstate Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240 · (941) 500-4800

    Sarasota Jiu-Jitsu Academy LLC offers martial arts in Sarasota. 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 Sarasota

  • 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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