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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Cary, NC
Cary has 26 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.
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1. G13 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU HQ US
836 E Chatham St STE 100, Cary, NC 27511 · (919) 348-8269
G13 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU HQ US is one of Cary's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.
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2. Snap Kick Martial Arts - Cary, NC
Martial Arts
1040 Darrington Dr STE 103, Cary, NC 27513 · (919) 650-3767
Snap Kick Martial Arts - Cary, NC offers martial arts in Cary. See full details and request a trial class.
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3. Cary NC Kickboxing Classes
Kickboxing
2700 NC-55, Cary, NC 27519 · (919) 650-3767
Cary NC Kickboxing Classes offers kickboxing in Cary. See full details and request a trial class.
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4. Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga
1144 Executive Cir #101, Cary, NC 27511 · (919) 659-5652
Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga is one of Cary's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.
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5. Championship Martial Arts
Karate
8111 Tryon Woods Dr STE 201, Cary, NC 27518 · (919) 233-4454
Championship Martial Arts offers karate in Cary. See full details and request a trial class.
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6. Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary
Martial Arts
204 Davis Grove Cir #104, Cary, NC 27519 · (919) 469-5555
Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary offers martial arts in Cary. See full details and request a trial class.
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7. Kalari Adimurai
Martial Arts
1793 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513 · (919) 888-8965
Kalari Adimurai offers martial arts in Cary. See full details and request a trial class.
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8. Kims Taekwondo Center
Martial Arts
1877 Lake Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27511 · (919) 467-1234
Kims Taekwondo Center offers martial arts in Cary. See full details and request a trial class.
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9. TFTC Academy Cary
Martial Arts
6408 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518 · (984) 242-0357
TFTC Academy Cary offers martial arts in Cary. See full details and request a trial class.
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10. JL Taekwondo Academy
Taekwondo
639 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC 27519-6574 · (919) 467-1234
JL Taekwondo Academy offers taekwondo in Cary. 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 Cary
- 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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