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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Austin, TX

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 92 verified gyms

Austin has 92 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. Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (278 reviews)

    Kickboxing

    1779 Wells Branch Pkwy # 101, Austin, TX 78728 · (512) 866-5110

    Fighting Fit Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu offers kickboxing in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Ambush Muay Thai

    5.0 / 5 (252 reviews)

    Martial Arts · Muay Thai · Boxing

    13581 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX 78729 · (512) 380-1709

    Ambush Muay Thai offers martial arts, muay thai, boxing in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor

    5.0 / 5 (205 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    979 Springdale Rd #111, Austin, TX 78702 · (512) 580-0084

    East Austin Jiujitsu Parlor offers martial arts in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy Austin

    5.0 / 5 (202 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    6800 West Gate Boulevard, Austin, TX 78745 · (512) 909-5200

    Paragon Jiu-Jitsu Academy Austin offers martial arts in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Archetype Boxing Club

    5.0 / 5 (177 reviews)

    Boxing

    2700 W Anderson Ln. BLDG 2, SUITE 203, Austin, TX 78757 · (512) 551-3178

    Archetype Boxing Club offers boxing in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Life Ki-do Martial Arts, Parenting & Life Education

    5.0 / 5 (171 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3636 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX 78746 · (512) 327-2900

    Life Ki-do Martial Arts, Parenting & Life Education offers martial arts in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Impact Martial Arts Austin TX

    5.0 / 5 (154 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    9501 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748 · (512) 999-3002

    Impact Martial Arts Austin TX offers martial arts in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. MACA Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (139 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    14611 Burnet Rd Ste. 107, Austin, TX 78728 · (512) 888-8182

    MACA Martial Arts offers martial arts in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Simpleman Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (128 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1701 W Ben White Blvd unit 163, Austin, TX 78745 · (737) 310-3838

    Simpleman Martial Arts offers martial arts in Austin. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Master Gohring's Tai Chi & Kung Fu

    5.0 / 5 (127 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5775 Airport Blvd #600, Austin, TX 78752 · (512) 879-7553

    Master Gohring's Tai Chi & Kung Fu offers martial arts in Austin. 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 Austin

  • 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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