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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Brooklyn, NY

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 38 verified gyms

Brooklyn has 38 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Kickboxing, 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. Glory Martial Arts Center

    5.0 / 5 (429 reviews)

    Brooklyn, NY · (718) 833-4622

    Glory Martial Arts Center is one of Brooklyn's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. DiamondHeart Striking & Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (266 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    67 Ingraham St, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · (646) 692-0900

    DiamondHeart Striking & Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Brooklyn. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (200 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    153 Bridge Park Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · (347) 294-4016

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

  4. 4. Warriors Nation MMA

    5.0 / 5 (83 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    166 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · (347) 482-2938

    Warriors Nation MMA offers martial arts in Brooklyn. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Chop and Chops MMA

    5.0 / 5 (56 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1110 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221 · (978) 434-2229

    Chop and Chops MMA offers martial arts in Brooklyn. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Locust Valley Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (54 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    197 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · (516) 671-1715

    Locust Valley Martial Arts offers martial arts in Brooklyn. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Iron Rooster Muay Thai & MMA

    5.0 / 5 (46 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    36 Waverly Ave Room 309, Brooklyn, NY 11205 · (646) 801-6318

    Iron Rooster Muay Thai & MMA offers muay thai, boxing in Brooklyn. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. The Grappling Club

    5.0 / 5 (44 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    370 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 · (646) 238-4666

    The Grappling Club offers martial arts in Brooklyn. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Brooklyn Motumbaxé Capoeira Jiu Jitsu--Mestre Lampréia

    5.0 / 5 (39 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    76 Nevins St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · (917) 573-9517

    Brooklyn Motumbaxé Capoeira Jiu Jitsu--Mestre Lampréia offers martial arts in Brooklyn. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. United TaeKwon Do Center

    5.0 / 5 (8 reviews)

    Taekwondo · Martial Arts

    2018 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 · (718) 680-6112

    United TaeKwon Do Center offers taekwondo, martial arts in Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn

  • 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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