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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Cincinnati, OH

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 48 verified gyms

Cincinnati has 48 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. Bendu Academy

    5.0 / 5 (244 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4101 Spring Grove Ave Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45223 · (513) 234-5626

    Bendu Academy offers martial arts in Cincinnati. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Powell MMA and Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (190 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1213 York St, Cincinnati, OH 45214 · (517) 802-8283

    Powell MMA and Fitness offers martial arts in Cincinnati. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Master Hannah's Pro Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (118 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    8118 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236 · (513) 770-9300

    Master Hannah's Pro Martial Arts offers martial arts in Cincinnati. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Vision MMA

    5.0 / 5 (84 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3470 Cardiff Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209 · (513) 202-3109

    Vision MMA offers martial arts in Cincinnati. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Academy of Kung Fu & Tai Chi

    5.0 / 5 (75 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4927 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238 · (513) 481-4406

    Academy of Kung Fu & Tai Chi offers martial arts in Cincinnati. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Red Tiger Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (66 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3600 Red Bank Rd Suite E, Cincinnati, OH 45227 · (513) 290-7051

    Red Tiger Martial Arts offers martial arts in Cincinnati. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. TKO Performance and Fitness Center

    5.0 / 5 (47 reviews)

    Boxing

    2514 Leslie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212 · (513) 807-9388

    TKO Performance and Fitness Center offers boxing in Cincinnati. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Cincinnati Krav Maga

    5.0 / 5 (43 reviews)

    10001 Alliance Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242 · (513) 792-9610

    Cincinnati Krav Maga is one of Cincinnati's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense

    5.0 / 5 (40 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5334 Sidney Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238 · (513) 300-6098

    Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense offers martial arts in Cincinnati. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Ark MMA & Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (40 reviews)

    3634 Werk Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45211 · (513) 884-2355

    Ark MMA & Fitness is one of Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati

  • 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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