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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Rochester, NY

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 43 verified gyms

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

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. Shogun West Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (514 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    880 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY 14624 · (585) 204-2040

    Shogun West Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Murray's Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (238 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4410 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616 · (585) 663-0040

    Murray's Martial Arts offers martial arts in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Mas Oyama’s Muteki Kyokushin

    5.0 / 5 (188 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    274 N Goodman St # D240, Rochester, NY 14607 · (585) 305-6003

    Mas Oyama’s Muteki Kyokushin offers martial arts in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Nova Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (150 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3300 Monroe Ave Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14618 · (585) 800-1096

    Nova Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Master Kim's Taekwondo Institute

    5.0 / 5 (96 reviews)

    Taekwondo

    3042 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14626 · (585) 342-5010

    Master Kim's Taekwondo Institute offers taekwondo in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Master Kim's Taekwando

    5.0 / 5 (70 reviews)

    Taekwondo

    3042 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY 14626 · (585) 342-5010

    Master Kim's Taekwando offers taekwondo in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Chase Karate Academy

    5.0 / 5 (48 reviews)

    Karate

    1671 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625 · (585) 455-5739

    Chase Karate Academy offers karate in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Martial Arts America

    5.0 / 5 (43 reviews)

    Karate

    3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY 14623 · (585) 475-9250

    Martial Arts America offers karate in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Rochester Muay Thai

    5.0 / 5 (39 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    31 Richmond St, Rochester, NY 14607 · (585) 317-7925

    Rochester Muay Thai offers muay thai, boxing in Rochester. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Step Forward Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (35 reviews)

    Karate

    1685 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 · (585) 305-1295

    Step Forward Martial Arts offers karate in Rochester. 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 Rochester

  • 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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