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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Tampa, FL

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 65 verified gyms

Tampa has 65 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. Gracie PAC MMA

    5.0 / 5 (307 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5040 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624 · (813) 244-1293

    Gracie PAC MMA offers martial arts in Tampa. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Sniper MMA

    5.0 / 5 (217 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7402 N 56th St #106, Tampa, FL 33617 · (813) 727-6102

    Sniper MMA offers martial arts in Tampa. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Hellman's MMA

    5.0 / 5 (93 reviews)

    MMA · Martial Arts

    12202 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 33626 · (727) 255-2444

    Hellman's MMA offers mma, martial arts in Tampa. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa

    5.0 / 5 (93 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11220 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635 · (813) 855-1760

    Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa offers martial arts in Tampa. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Martial Arts Advantage

    5.0 / 5 (92 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3311 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629 · (813) 832-8800

    Martial Arts Advantage offers martial arts in Tampa. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Ybor City Jiu-Jitsu Club

    5.0 / 5 (91 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    718 E Henderson Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 · (813) 810-5171

    Ybor City Jiu-Jitsu Club offers martial arts in Tampa. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Tampa Wing Chun Kung Fu, Martial Arts and Self-Defense

    5.0 / 5 (73 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    108 W Fletcher Ave FL, Tampa, FL 33612 · (813) 922-8261

    Tampa Wing Chun Kung Fu, Martial Arts and Self-Defense offers martial arts in Tampa. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Caridian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (72 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    9225 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 420, Tampa, FL 33637 · (850) 339-8544

    Caridian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Tampa. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Gracie Barra - Jiu Jitsu in Tampa

    5.0 / 5 (68 reviews)

    6176 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625 · (813) 269-5448

    Gracie Barra - Jiu Jitsu in Tampa is one of Tampa's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Primata Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (66 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    12864 Commodity Pl, Tampa, FL 33626 · (727) 712-7493

    Primata Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Tampa. 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 Tampa

  • 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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