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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Richmond, VA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 31 verified gyms

Richmond has 31 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. Upstream BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (151 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    207 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219 · (804) 314-4472

    Upstream BJJ offers martial arts in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Mongrel Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (44 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11617 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236 · (804) 794-5080

    Mongrel Martial Arts offers martial arts in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Martial Arts World Henrico

    5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4748 Finlay St, Richmond, VA 23231 · (804) 447-7636

    Martial Arts World Henrico offers martial arts in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Richmond Virginia Karate Dojo

    5.0 / 5 (9 reviews)

    Karate

    We are Inside SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Park Way, Suite 111, Richmond, VA 23235 · (804) 537-0676

    Richmond Virginia Karate Dojo offers karate in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Justice Karate American Style

    5.0 / 5 (9 reviews)

    Karate

    8032 W Broad St C, Richmond, VA 23294 · (804) 539-6116

    Justice Karate American Style offers karate in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Gibson's Martial Arts Inc

    5.0 / 5 (6 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225 · (804) 304-7088

    Gibson's Martial Arts Inc offers martial arts in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. United Front

    5.0 / 5 (2 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2413 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220 · (804) 292-4947

    United Front offers martial arts in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Legends Academy of Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (2 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3421 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 · (804) 482-1044

    Legends Academy of Martial Arts offers martial arts in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Vintage Boxing

    4.9 / 5 (363 reviews)

    Boxing

    1202 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230 · (804) 500-7769

    Vintage Boxing offers boxing in Richmond. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. WIN Martial Arts

    4.9 / 5 (132 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    10090 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 · (804) 620-7761

    WIN Martial Arts offers martial arts in Richmond. 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 Richmond

  • 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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