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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Raleigh, NC

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 40 verified gyms

Raleigh has 40 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing.

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. Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (359 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2921 Wakefield Crossing Dr #100, Raleigh, NC 27614 · (919) 819-1908

    Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts offers martial arts in Raleigh. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. IRONGRIP Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (255 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    731 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603 · (919) 995-6128

    IRONGRIP Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Raleigh. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Gracie Raleigh

    5.0 / 5 (181 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1609 Old Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604 · (919) 451-0749

    Gracie Raleigh offers martial arts in Raleigh. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. 9Round Kickboxing Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (174 reviews)

    1131 Falls River Ave Unit 102, Raleigh, NC 27614 · (919) 769-1002

    9Round Kickboxing Fitness is one of Raleigh's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Elite Fire Taekwondo

    5.0 / 5 (125 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1610 N Market Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609 · (919) 600-9835

    Elite Fire Taekwondo offers martial arts in Raleigh. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Bushido USA Dojo

    5.0 / 5 (112 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    lower level, 3824 Barrett Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609 · (919) 523-9962

    Bushido USA Dojo offers martial arts in Raleigh. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. ATOS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU RALEIGH

    5.0 / 5 (55 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2720 Lake Wheeler Rd Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27603 · (919) 986-8443

    ATOS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU RALEIGH offers martial arts in Raleigh. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Quest Martial Arts Raleigh

    5.0 / 5 (53 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    10760 Wakefield Commons Dr #105, Raleigh, NC 27614 · (919) 263-1457

    Quest Martial Arts Raleigh offers martial arts in Raleigh. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Arrow MMA

    5.0 / 5 (42 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2889 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606 · (919) 508-6060

    Arrow MMA offers martial arts in Raleigh. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. The Jiu-Jitsu Exchange

    5.0 / 5 (38 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    8813 Gulf Ct Unit I, Raleigh, NC 27617 · (984) 999-9286

    The Jiu-Jitsu Exchange offers martial arts in Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

  • 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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