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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Fayetteville, NC

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 26 verified gyms

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

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. Garami Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (163 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5519 Waldos Beach Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 · (910) 988-1212

    Garami Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy

    5.0 / 5 (147 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5945 Cliffdale Rd Ste 1102, Fayetteville, NC 28314 · (910) 302-7848

    Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy offers martial arts in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Cornerstone Bjj

    5.0 / 5 (90 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3724 Sycamore Dairy Rd Suite 120, Fayetteville, NC 28303 · (910) 728-6317

    Cornerstone Bjj offers martial arts in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Nous Defions / Striking and Grappling

    5.0 / 5 (32 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    450 W Russell St Suite 201, Fayetteville, NC 28301 · (626) 513-1314

    Nous Defions / Striking and Grappling offers martial arts in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Mad House Boxing Dojo

    5.0 / 5 (25 reviews)

    Boxing

    504 N McPherson Church Rd STE B, Fayetteville, NC 28303 · (919) 621-8415

    Mad House Boxing Dojo offers boxing in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Cape Fear Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (15 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    124 Baywood Rd Suite 109/110, Fayetteville, NC 28312 · (910) 676-4942

    Cape Fear Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Pro Taekwondo

    5.0 / 5 (14 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7960 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314 · (910) 484-0777

    Pro Taekwondo offers martial arts in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Rou Long Ma School of Chinese Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (6 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    352 Devers St, Fayetteville, NC 28303 · (910) 398-7277

    Rou Long Ma School of Chinese Martial Arts offers martial arts in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. IFK Kyokushin Karate NC

    5.0 / 5 (4 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    823 Elm St Suite 203, Fayetteville, NC 28303 · (910) 624-9963

    IFK Kyokushin Karate NC offers martial arts in Fayetteville. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. 9Round Kickboxing Fitness

    4.9 / 5 (129 reviews)

    3010 Traemoor Village Dr Suite 160, Fayetteville, NC 28306 · (910) 423-0055

    9Round Kickboxing Fitness is one of Fayetteville's top-rated martial arts gyms. 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 Fayetteville

  • 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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