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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Knoxville, TN

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 39 verified gyms

Knoxville has 39 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Kickboxing.

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. Iron Impact Knoxville Self Defense & Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (146 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3325 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919 · (865) 985-1424

    Iron Impact Knoxville Self Defense & Fitness offers martial arts in Knoxville. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Knoxville's Best Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (127 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11805 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 · (865) 272-4853

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

  3. 3. Musei no Tora Bujinkan

    5.0 / 5 (107 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7544 Oak Ridge Hwy #7, Knoxville, TN 37931 · (865) 973-2118

    Musei no Tora Bujinkan offers martial arts in Knoxville. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. OutboxBJJ

    5.0 / 5 (92 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5710 Kingston Pike suite E, Knoxville, TN 37919 · (865) 606-8817

    OutboxBJJ offers martial arts in Knoxville. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Martial Arts America Knoxville

    5.0 / 5 (79 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    10420 Kingston Pike F, Knoxville, TN 37922 · (865) 765-2500

    Martial Arts America Knoxville offers martial arts in Knoxville. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Power House Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (49 reviews)

    Boxing

    9294 Kingston Pike #101, Knoxville, TN 37922 · (865) 240-3671

    Power House Boxing offers boxing in Knoxville. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Kick & Fit Club

    5.0 / 5 (45 reviews)

    Kickboxing

    2449 University Commons Way, Knoxville, TN 37919 · (865) 441-0293

    Kick & Fit Club offers kickboxing in Knoxville. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    5.0 / 5 (42 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4638 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914 · (855) 765-5255

    Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers martial arts in Knoxville. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Rock Steady Boxing - Knoxville

    5.0 / 5 (30 reviews)

    9965 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922 · (865) 387-0415

    Rock Steady Boxing - Knoxville is one of Knoxville's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Morris Self Defense - Martial Arts - Jiu-Jitsu - Knoxville

    5.0 / 5 (29 reviews)

    6920 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37921 · (865) 344-5008

    Morris Self Defense - Martial Arts - Jiu-Jitsu - Knoxville is one of Knoxville'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 Knoxville

  • 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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