MMA Gyms in AL
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NXG Combat Sports & Martial Arts
Montgomery, AL
NXG Combat Sports & Martial Arts operates at 4315 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery, Alabama. The training academy provides instruction across adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and youth martial arts programs. Serving students from Montgomery and surrounding communities, the facility also offers homeschool Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes and early bird morning training sessions. Head coach Michael Bateman brings more than 20 years of coaching experience and 40 years of martial arts training to the academy. He is a 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under John Ouano, a 6th Degree Black Belt under Korea Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan, and a recognized Senior Combatives Instructor by the USAF. The instructional staff includes program manager Lindsey Bateman, youth program lead instructor Coach Jeremy, striking assistant coach Adam, and Coach Ben, who earned a black belt under John Ouano. Students participate in structured striking and grappling classes designed to build physical conditioning, self-defense abilities, and discipline. The academy features an MMA Fight Team that blends striking, grappling, and conditioning into a unified training system. Prospective students can schedule a free trial class or sign up for memberships through the school website.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Huntsville delivers no-gi martial arts training and combat fitness instruction at 2604 Mirabeau Dr in Huntsville, Alabama. The academy conducts daily training programs in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and functional fitness for adults and children. The school was established by head instructor Eric Ow, a black belt who partnered with Captain Jerry King of the Huntsville Police Department to create a community training hub. The facility originated in a training space utilized by local law enforcement, providing ongoing defensive tactics education and reduced membership rates for active police officers. Black belt instructor Chuck Mitchell and Muay Thai coach Coach Sal round out the instructional staff on the mats. Class offerings include all-levels adult no-gi jiu-jitsu, competition preparation, open mat sessions, and kids no-gi jiu-jitsu classes for students ages four and older. Introductory trial sessions are available for new practitioners across Huntsville, Madison, Athens, and surrounding areas.
I'mmortal. Kombat
Enterprise, AL
I'mmortal. Kombat is a martial arts academy in Enterprise, Alabama, with regional team locations also listed in Andalusia, Florala, and Ozark. Representing the #Slothsquad competition team under the motto One Team, One Fight, One Family, the school focuses on technical effectiveness and procedural efficiency in a structured training setting. Instruction is guided by a full-time professor and military veteran with nearly 30 years of martial arts experience across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Judo, Japanese Karate, Muay Thai Kick-boxing, Russian Sambo, and Korean Tae Kwon Do. The head instructor is a former Air Force C-130 Loadmaster, certified Army Basic Instructor, Modern Army Combative instructor, Military Survival and Evasion Tactics instructor, Helicopter Over-water Survival Training instructor, and recipient of the 2016 Presidential Volunteer Service Award. The professor's past experiences include American Grappling Federation championships in Columbus, Pensacola, Biloxi, and Atlanta, the Bama Grappling Alabama State Championship, and the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Georgia State Championship.
McLean's Martial Arts & Fitness
Saraland, AL
McLean's Martial Arts & Fitness is located at 627 Saraland Blvd S in Saraland, AL 36571. Offering instruction in martial arts since 1998, the academy serves students across Mobile, Saraland, Satsuma, Citronelle, Creola, and Chickasaw. Instruction is guided by Robert McLean, who serves as Head Instructor at McLean's Martial Arts & Fitness. Teaching staff deliver multi-age martial arts programs centered on discipline, personal development, self defense, and physical fitness for practitioners of all experience backgrounds. Curriculum pathways include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu along with dedicated youth programs such as Little Dragons (Age 4-6) and Youth (Age 7-11). Older students can participate in Teen (Age 12+) and Adult (Age 16+) classes. Additional academy offerings include seasonal Summer Camp sessions, Birthday Parties, Tournament participation, and regular rank Testing.
Gracie Barra Greystone
Birmingham, AL
Gracie Barra Greystone operates at 5510 U.S.-280 #106 in Birmingham, Alabama. As an official academy of the international Gracie Barra organization, the school provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu training and practical self-defense education for children and adults across Birmingham. Instruction at the academy is headed by Professor Kaliffa Oliveira, who has held a judo black belt since August 2001 and serves as the head coach. Coach Kyle Oliveira also leads classes across the weekly schedule. The coaching staff guides practitioners through foundational body positioning, guard retention, defensive framing, and controlled submissions. Coaches emphasize leverage and technical precision over raw muscular force, maintaining an orderly and encouraging atmosphere on the mats. The academy structures its curriculum into distinct pathways aligned with age and skill level. Program offerings include Kids BJJ, Adult BJJ, and anti-bullying self-defense instruction for youth practitioners. Training sessions combine technical drilling, situational sparring, and cardiovascular conditioning, assisting students in developing functional martial proficiency, physical endurance, and disciplined personal focus.
Fight Club Fitness, LLC
Birmingham, AL
Fight Club Fitness is located in Crestwood Festival Center at 7001 Crestwood Blvd #614 in Birmingham, AL 35210. The gym accommodates visiting athletes with options such as a Visitor Pass and a dedicated Beginner Program. Instruction at the school is owned and guided by Bobby Dixon, who serves as Owner/Coach. The coaching staff also includes Tony Sullivan, who serves as Coach, Rico Wicks, who serves as Coach, and Marissa Blount, who serves as Assistant Coach. The academy offers core programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Krav Maga, Kickboxing, and Kids Martial Arts. Weekly operating hours run seven days a week, with basic hours scheduled Sunday through Friday from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday from 8am to 12pm.
Gracie Barra Pelham Alabama | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Self-Defense
Pelham, AL
Gracie Barra Pelham Alabama operates at 200 Bowling Ln in Pelham, AL 35124, United States. The martial arts organization provides enrolled members with network access to more than 1,000 Gracie Barra schools worldwide. The academy legacy traces to Carlos Gracie Jr., who was born on January 17, 1956, and learned from figures in the martial arts family including Carlos Gracie, Helio Gracie, and Rolls Gracie. Training sessions at the academy are overseen by a certified Gracie Barra instructor. Martial arts instruction provides programs for Kids and Teens Jiu-Jitsu along with Adults Jiu-Jitu, Private Training, and Adult BJJ. The weekly schedule also features class tracks in Muay-Thai, MMA, and Judo. The facility includes training mats, clean changing areas, a viewing lounge for families, and a GB Nutrition counter serving drinks, shakes, and supplements.
Championship MMA & Fitness
Daphne, AL
Championship Mixed Martial Arts is located at 1410 US HWY 98, Suite D in Daphne, Alabama 36526. New students are invited to visit the facility and take part in a free introductory lesson. The coaching staff is directed by Robbie Reynolds, who serves as Owner & Director of Kids Program. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction is led by Rodney Souza, who serves as Lead BJJ Instructor, alongside Gerald Brandon, who serves as BJJ instructor & Lead Judo Instructor. Additional martial arts coaches include Ken Liao, Shea White, Tyler Smith, Edie Reynolds, and Gavin Pepper. Training programs at the facility include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kids & Teens Programs, Fitness Classes, Self-Defense, and Competition Training. Striking instruction is guided by Cole Stringer as Lead Instructor - Mazu Owner alongside instructor Todd Saucier. Conditioning opportunities include Boot Camp, which provides training focused on cardiovascular conditioning, total body strength, and flexibility.
Lion Heart Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Hoover, AL
Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu is situated at 5192 Caldwell Mill Rd, Suite 103 in Hoover, AL 35244. The instructor roster features George A. Wehby II, who serves as 4th Degree Black Belt (Instructor/Founder), and Ryan Norton, who serves as Black Belt (Instructor/Owner). Classes are also taught by Eric Kelley as Black Belt (Instructor), Reed Dolihite as Brown Belt (Assistant Instructor), Spencer Wood as Purple Belt (Head Kids Instructor), and David Fulton as Purple Belt (Assistant Instructor). Academy curriculum paths include Kids Jiu Jitsu for children ages 6-12, an Adult Fundamentals track, and an Adult Intermediate & Advanced class track. New practitioners can begin on the mats by scheduling a free trial class, and membership plan options feature a 90-Day Foundation tier at /mo that continues month-to-month at /month.
One Tribe Combat Training Collective
Madison, AL
One Tribe Combat Training Collective operates at 97 Hughes Rd, K in Madison, AL 35758. The martial arts training collective provides a 9,000 sqft facility housing multiple independently operated combat programs. Staffed facility hours run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:30–8:30 PM as well as Saturday from 9:30–11. Prospective students and coaches can text 256-542-1138 to inquire about classes or programs. The collective hosts Rocket City Revolution Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a program led by 3rd degree black belt John Bruss. The facility is also home to Webster Martial Arts Academy, led by Grayson Webster, which integrates Tang Soo Do with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Additional resident training disciplines housed in the shared space include Freedom Muay Thai, Krav Maga Madison, Tru Vision Wrestling, and Fudokwon Combat Judo. Training options require No Contracts, and prospective practitioners across all experience levels can take advantage of the offer to Try Your First Class Free in any Program.
Claymore Fighting & Fitness
Huntsville, AL
Claymore Fighting & Fitness delivers martial arts and self-defense training at 11547 Memorial Parkway in Huntsville, Alabama. Founded in 2008 by Coach Ryan Rushton, a combat-decorated veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq, the academy initially operated from a partner facility before establishing an independent location and later opening its south Huntsville headquarters. The academy emphasizes building confidence, functional stamina, community fellowship, and mental fortitude through disciplined combat sports training. Instruction is directed by founder Ryan Rushton, who holds a 3rd Degree Krav Maga Black Belt. His martial arts journey began in 2000 in the military, where he trained in Modern Army Combatives and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including regular instructional sessions under Royce Gracie before supplementing his hand-to-hand training with Krav Maga. Training programs span diverse martial disciplines for youth and adults, including Krav Maga, Bang Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and FightingFit conditioning. Youth programs include Little Warriors for ages 5 to 10 and Young Warriors for ages 10 to 14, and prospective students can evaluate the academy through a free introductory class.
Gracie Barra Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Gracie Barra Huntsville operates at 2101 W Ferry Way in Huntsville, Alabama. As an authorized school of the international Gracie Barra organization, the academy delivers structured martial arts training centered on practical ground combat, positional mastery, and personal protection. Instruction at the academy is headed by Professor Helen Arruda and Professor Kaliffa Oliveira. Professor Arruda began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2012 in Houston, Texas, under Professor Vinicius, progressing from white belt to black belt. Professor Oliveira has practiced jiu-jitsu since 1998, earning a black belt in 2013, and holds a judo black belt. The teaching staff guides practitioners through systematic positional controls, joint locks, sweeps, and controlled sparring. The academy provides organized curriculum pathways for students across varying developmental stages and athletic goals. Training tracks include GBK Kids Martial Arts, adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Competition Jiu-Jitsu, Women's Only Classes, and private training sessions designed to build cardiovascular stamina, technical sharpness, and disciplined self-defense skills.