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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Charlotte, NC

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 43 verified gyms

Charlotte has 43 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Muay Thai.

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. Evermore Thai Boxing Club

    5.0 / 5 (721 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    512 W 32nd St, Charlotte, NC 28206 · (980) 202-2287

    Evermore Thai Boxing Club offers muay thai, boxing in Charlotte. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Top Tiger Team Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (462 reviews)

    Boxing

    2417 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206 · +1-704-998-1961

    Top Tiger Team Boxing offers boxing in Charlotte. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Real American Grappling

    5.0 / 5 (240 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3415 Westinghouse Blvd Suite 10, Charlotte, NC 28273 · (980) 307-9608

    Real American Grappling offers martial arts in Charlotte. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Leadership Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (173 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    9928 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273 · (704) 532-3371

    Leadership Martial Arts offers martial arts in Charlotte. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. RockBox Fitness Waverly

    5.0 / 5 (128 reviews)

    Boxing

    7415 Waverly Walk Ave F2-3, Charlotte, NC 28277 · (704) 390-6336

    RockBox Fitness Waverly offers boxing in Charlotte. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. RockBox Fitness SouthPark

    5.0 / 5 (127 reviews)

    Boxing

    4401 Barclay Downs Dr Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28209 · (980) 457-8090

    RockBox Fitness SouthPark offers boxing in Charlotte. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. The Sweet Science Boxing Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (122 reviews)

    Boxing

    5309 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212 · (980) 880-1127

    The Sweet Science Boxing Fitness offers boxing in Charlotte. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Premier Martial Arts- Highland Creek

    5.0 / 5 (102 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5806 Highland Shoppes Dr A2, Charlotte, NC 28269 · (704) 209-5005

    Premier Martial Arts- Highland Creek offers martial arts in Charlotte. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Arte Suave Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Charlotte

    5.0 / 5 (100 reviews)

    13340 S Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273 · (704) 989-1454

    Arte Suave Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Charlotte is one of Charlotte's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Ballantyne Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (83 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11914 Elm Ln #160, Charlotte, NC 28277 · (704) 931-8629

    Ballantyne Martial Arts offers martial arts in Charlotte. 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 Charlotte

  • 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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