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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Kansas City, MO

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 33 verified gyms

Kansas City has 33 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Karate.

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. KiCK Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (221 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7683 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151 · (816) 746-1417

    KiCK Martial Arts offers martial arts in Kansas City. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Vava Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (167 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3838 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111 · (816) 834-9430

    Vava Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Kansas City. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City

    5.0 / 5 (98 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7679 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151 · (816) 746-1417

    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City offers martial arts in Kansas City. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Alive Jiu Jitsu & MMA

    5.0 / 5 (90 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    500 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · (913) 263-9836

    Alive Jiu Jitsu & MMA offers martial arts in Kansas City. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. ChampFit KC

    5.0 / 5 (56 reviews)

    Boxing

    2695 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108 · (816) 529-8030

    ChampFit KC offers boxing in Kansas City. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (40 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1410 NW Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118 · (816) 844-7833

    Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Kansas City. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Ground ZERO Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense

    5.0 / 5 (28 reviews)

    305 W 80th St, Kansas City, MO 64114 · (816) 606-1211

    Ground ZERO Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense is one of Kansas City's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club

    5.0 / 5 (22 reviews)

    Karate

    2026 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108 · (816) 421-1110

    Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club offers karate in Kansas City. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Kingdom MMA

    5.0 / 5 (22 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    8244 N Oxford St, Kansas City, MO 64158 · (316) 288-1985

    Kingdom MMA offers martial arts in Kansas City. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Aplomb Martial Arts Brookside

    5.0 / 5 (22 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    209 E Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64114 · (816) 437-8762

    Aplomb Martial Arts Brookside offers martial arts in Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

  • 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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