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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Chicago, IL

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 115 verified gyms

Chicago has 115 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. Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (331 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1654 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · (312) 985-6113

    Taylor Biagi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Chicago. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    5.0 / 5 (231 reviews)

    BJJ · Judo · Boxing · Wrestling · Muay Thai

    820 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610 · (773) 556-8155

    Valko Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers bjj, judo, boxing in Chicago. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Valko BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (231 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2444 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · (773) 556-8155

    Valko BJJ offers martial arts in Chicago. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Uflacker BJJ Academy

    5.0 / 5 (230 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    6390 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · (312) 890-3675

    Uflacker BJJ Academy offers martial arts in Chicago. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago

    5.0 / 5 (192 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    3759 N Ravenswood Ave # 123, Chicago, IL 60613 · (312) 248-3843

    Benjilany striking - Muay Thai - kickboxing & MMA chicago offers muay thai, boxing in Chicago. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Supreme JIU JITSU Chicago Idriz Redzovic

    5.0 / 5 (183 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2442 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · (773) 818-5121

    Supreme JIU JITSU Chicago Idriz Redzovic offers martial arts in Chicago. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Frank's Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (158 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    6344 W Gunnison St, Chicago, IL 60630 · (708) 655-2938

    Frank's Martial Arts offers martial arts in Chicago. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Chicago School Of Grappling

    5.0 / 5 (138 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    722 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607 · (773) 482-1255

    Chicago School Of Grappling offers martial arts in Chicago. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Ascend Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (136 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    220 E Illinois St Unit 7-12, Chicago, IL 60611 · (312) 584-6479

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

  10. 10. Lifetough Kids Boxing Club

    5.0 / 5 (131 reviews)

    6649 N Oliphant Ave, Chicago, IL 60631 · (224) 725-3146

    Lifetough Kids Boxing Club is one of Chicago's top-rated martial arts gyms. 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 Chicago

  • 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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