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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Erie, PA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 28 verified gyms

Erie has 28 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Taekwondo, 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. Millcreek Karate

    5.0 / 5 (101 reviews)

    Martial Arts · Karate

    2503 West 15th Street, Erie, PA 16505 · (814) 812-9996

    Millcreek Karate offers martial arts, karate in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (32 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2503 W 15th St Suite #5, Erie, PA 16505

    Mata Leão Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Shoshin Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (20 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1121 Greengarden Blvd, Erie, PA 16501 · (814) 225-8275

    Shoshin Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Erie Institute of Taekwondo & Hapkido

    5.0 / 5 (18 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4009 Main Street, Erie, PA 16511 · (814) 504-8043

    Erie Institute of Taekwondo & Hapkido offers martial arts in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Martial Movement

    5.0 / 5 (14 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    290 Millcreek Mall Blvd, Erie, PA 16565 · (814) 790-8775

    Martial Movement offers martial arts in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. The Oasis MMA Academy

    5.0 / 5 (8 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    945 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16501 · (814) 550-9732

    The Oasis MMA Academy offers martial arts in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Von Volkenburg Taekwondo Academy

    5.0 / 5 (6 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2224 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505 · (814) 860-0376

    Von Volkenburg Taekwondo Academy offers martial arts in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Crisis Readiness

    5.0 / 5 (5 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2539 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505

    Crisis Readiness offers martial arts in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Foundation Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (4 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3503 State Street, Erie, PA 16508 · (814) 454-5425

    Foundation Martial Arts offers martial arts in Erie. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Long's Combative Arts

    5.0 / 5 (3 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    826 Selinger Ave, Erie, PA 16505 · (814) 450-8576

    Long's Combative Arts offers martial arts in Erie. 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 Erie

  • 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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