MMA Gyms in San Diego
San Diego's 9 MMA gyms skew serious: The Arena and Victory in Point Loma, Chris Leben's Training Center in Pacific Beach, and AKA's South Bay branch in Chula Vista. Hobbyists are welcome everywhere, but expect fight-team energy.
MMA gyms in San Diego
Listings updated July 2026, official links verified · Schedules and details are community-sourced: check with the venue before you go.
El Cajon Wrestling Room
El Cajon Wrestling Room, El Cajon, San Diego.
Oceanside Striking Lab
Oceanside Striking Lab, Oceanside, San Diego.
Point Loma Fight Club
Point Loma Fight Club, Point Loma, San Diego.
South Bay Submission Academy
South Bay Submission Academy, Chula Vista, San Diego.
American Kickboxing Academy San Diego
South Bay branch of the famed American Kickboxing Academy in Chula Vista, offering MMA, Thailand-lineage Muay Thai, BJJ and submission wrestling.
San Diego Combat Academy
East County academy in Spring Valley offering MMA, boxing and Muay Thai with coach Tony Palafox, plus gi and no-gi jiu jitsu for kids and adults seven days a week.
The Arena MMA
Large combat sports gym in Point Loma covering MMA, BJJ, boxing and Muay Thai.
The Training Center
Pacific Beach MMA gym founded by former UFC fighter Chris Leben, home of world champion Baret Yoshida’s jiu jitsu program alongside boxing, kickboxing and wrestling.
Victory MMA & Fitness
MMA and fitness gym in Point Loma with grappling and striking programs.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need experience to start MMA?
- No, most MMA gyms welcome complete beginners and let you start with one discipline (striking or grappling) before mixing them. Fundamentals classes are separate from the fight team.
- What disciplines does MMA training cover?
- A typical MMA gym combines striking (boxing, Muay Thai or kickboxing), wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, plus strength and conditioning. You can train each separately or blend them in MMA classes.
- How do I find MMA training partners in San Diego?
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