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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Boston, MA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 28 verified gyms

Boston has 28 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. Fight Life Training

    5.0 / 5 (396 reviews)

    25 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA 02210 · (781) 960-3865

    Fight Life Training is one of Boston's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Beantown Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (387 reviews)

    Boxing

    Boston, MA 02215

    Beantown Boxing offers boxing in Boston. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (305 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    107 South St Unit BB, Boston, MA 02111

    South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Boston. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (76 reviews)

    MMA · Martial Arts

    334 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 · (339) 927-1951

    Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness offers mma, martial arts in Boston. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Jae H. Kim Taekwon-do

    5.0 / 5 (74 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    102 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 266-5050

    Jae H. Kim Taekwon-do offers martial arts in Boston. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute

    5.0 / 5 (74 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    102 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 266-5050

    Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute offers martial arts in Boston. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Brazilian Top Team Back Bay

    5.0 / 5 (47 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    400 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 249-3294

    Brazilian Top Team Back Bay offers martial arts in Boston. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Wah-Lum Kung-Fu Athletic Association

    5.0 / 5 (12 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    17 Edinboro St, Boston, MA 02111 · +1 617-350-7530

    Wah-Lum Kung-Fu Athletic Association offers martial arts in Boston. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Ultimate Self Defense & Performance Center

    5.0 / 5 (7 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    367 E 8th St, Boston, MA 02127 · (617) 268-9893

    Ultimate Self Defense & Performance Center offers martial arts in Boston. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi

    5.0 / 5 (5 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    883 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 · (617) 262-0600

    Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi offers martial arts in Boston. 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 Boston

  • 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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