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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Minneapolis, MN

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 26 verified gyms

Minneapolis has 26 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, MMA, Boxing.

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. Checkmat S Mpls Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (48 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1362 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · (612) 345-4147

    Checkmat S Mpls Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Minneapolis. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Tracks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (31 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11403 Foley Blvd NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448 · (612) 275-8888

    Tracks Brazilian Jiu-jitsu offers martial arts in Minneapolis. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Migration Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (22 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5406 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 · (612) 403-7508

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

  4. 4. Philippine Combat Arts School: Bahad Zubu Kali - Stickfighting - Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (14 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2701 E 44th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 · (612) 501-0057

    Philippine Combat Arts School: Bahad Zubu Kali - Stickfighting - Boxing offers martial arts in Minneapolis. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Hwa Rang Do Martial Art Academy

    5.0 / 5 (12 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5417 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419 · (612) 824-5425

    Hwa Rang Do Martial Art Academy offers martial arts in Minneapolis. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Northeast Muay Thai

    5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    34 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 · (612) 293-7008

    Northeast Muay Thai offers martial arts in Minneapolis. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Five Element Martial Arts and Healing Center

    5.0 / 5 (7 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3743 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 · (612) 729-7233

    Five Element Martial Arts and Healing Center offers martial arts in Minneapolis. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Si Melby Hall

    5.0 / 5 (3 reviews)

    Wrestling

    715 23rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454

    Si Melby Hall offers wrestling in Minneapolis. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. DNA Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (2 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    403 SE 8th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414

    DNA Brazilian Jiu-jitsu offers martial arts in Minneapolis. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Movement Arts Center

    5.0 / 5 (1 reviews)

    Karate

    2209 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · (612) 202-8353

    Movement Arts Center offers karate in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

  • 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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