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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in New York, NY

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 77 verified gyms

New York has 77 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. Masterskya

    5.0 / 5 (388 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    264 Canal St #2W, New York, NY 10013

    Masterskya offers martial arts in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Clockwork Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (335 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    650 Broadway 2nd floor, New York, NY 10012 · (212) 675-0300

    Clockwork Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC

    5.0 / 5 (197 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    333 W 52nd St 4th Floor - Suite 401, New York, NY 10019 · (929) 371-8664

    SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC offers martial arts in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu NYC

    5.0 / 5 (176 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    35 W 43rd St 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036 · (917) 905-8750

    10th Planet Jiu Jitsu NYC offers martial arts in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Jiu Livre Grappling Office - Jiu Jitsu, Luta Livre and Self Defense

    5.0 / 5 (169 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    383 5th Ave floor 3, New York, NY 10016 · (929) 465-9188

    Jiu Livre Grappling Office - Jiu Jitsu, Luta Livre and Self Defense offers martial arts in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Fabio Clemente StudioX BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (137 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    6 St Marks Pl 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003 · (646) 875-0920

    Fabio Clemente StudioX BJJ offers martial arts in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Kano Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (122 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    149 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 · (917) 262-0199

    Kano Martial Arts offers martial arts in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Mushin Mixed Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (104 reviews)

    MMA · Kickboxing · Grappling · Self-Defense · Martial Arts

    78 5th Ave 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10011 · (929) 484-4975

    Mushin Mixed Martial Arts offers mma, kickboxing, grappling in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Range Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC

    5.0 / 5 (104 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    328 E 61st St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10065 · (646) 283-1287

    Range Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC offers martial arts in New York. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Ace Martial Arts - Upper East Side

    5.0 / 5 (103 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    128 East 86th St #2F, New York, NY 10028 · (646) 852-4551

    Ace Martial Arts - Upper East Side offers martial arts in New York. 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 New York

  • 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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