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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in St. Louis, MO

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 33 verified gyms

St. Louis has 33 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, MMA, Kickboxing.

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. Watson Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (157 reviews)

    MMA · Martial Arts

    8822 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 · (260) 255-4785

    Watson Martial Arts offers mma, martial arts in St. Louis. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Glove Up Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (59 reviews)

    Boxing

    9222 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144 · (314) 395-2254

    Glove Up Fitness offers boxing in St. Louis. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. North Broadway Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (51 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2324 Marconi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 · (314) 660-4820

    North Broadway Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in St. Louis. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Diamond Dogs MMA

    5.0 / 5 (39 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    Hildesheim Ave, St. Louis, MO 63123 · (314) 359-7563

    Diamond Dogs MMA offers martial arts in St. Louis. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis

    5.0 / 5 (35 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7545 Ravensridge Dr, St. Louis, MO 63119 · (314) 659-8200

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

  6. 6. Gracie Barra Shrewsbury

    5.0 / 5 (29 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7570 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119 · (636) 734-5617

    Gracie Barra Shrewsbury offers martial arts in St. Louis. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO

    5.0 / 5 (24 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    503 N Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 · (636) 266-0141

    Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO offers martial arts in St. Louis. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Madhouse Kickboxing + Tinker Training

    5.0 / 5 (14 reviews)

    5611 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109 · (314) 578-2595

    Madhouse Kickboxing + Tinker Training is one of St. Louis's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. The Church Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (13 reviews)

    Boxing

    2741 Cherokee St 2nd Flr, St. Louis, MO 63118 · (636) 697-3192

    The Church Fitness offers boxing in St. Louis. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Axiom Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (13 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11541 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126 · (314) 479-9657

    Axiom Martial Arts offers martial arts in St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

  • 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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