MMA in California
574 academies across 265 cities
MMA Scene in California
California dominates the US MMA landscape with 574 gyms concentrated in major urban hubs. The state's deep wrestling programs, established striking culture, and year-round training climate create an optimal environment. Major promotions regularly host events here, while multiple UFC champions emerged from California's competitive ecosystem.
Women's MMA
California leads women's MMA development with dedicated female training programs and a high concentration of professional female fighters across multiple weight classes.
Kids' MMA
Youth MMA programs in California emphasize fundamentals through structured curricula, often incorporating wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu foundations.
For Beginners
New practitioners benefit from California's diverse training options, with most gyms offering structured beginner programs that separate novices from advanced students.
Find MMA Academies by City
Alameda
Albany
American Canyon
Anaheim
Anderson
Apple Valley
Arroyo Grande
Atascadero
Atwater
Auburn
Bakersfield
Banning
Belmont
Benicia
Berkeley
Bonita
Bonsall
Brea
Buena Park
Burbank
Burlingame
Burney
Calimesa
Camarillo
Cameron Park
Campbell
Canoga Park
Canyon Country
Capitola
Carlsbad
Carmichael
Carson
Castro Valley
Cathedral City
Cerritos
Chatsworth
Chico
Chino
Chino Hills
Citrus Heights
Clovis
Concord
Corona
Corona Del Mar
Corte Madera
Costa Mesa
Cottonwood
Covina
Culver City
Cypress
Daly City
Dana Point
Davis
Desert Hot Springs
Downey
Duarte
Dublin
East Los Angeles
El Cajon
El Cerrito
El Dorado Hills
Elk Grove
Encinitas
Encino
Escondido
Fair Oaks
Fairfield
Felton
Folsom
Fontana
Fortuna
Fountain Valley
Fresno
Fullerton
Galt
Garden Grove
Gardena
Gilroy
Glendale
Glendora
Gold River
Granada Hills
Grass Valley
Hacienda Heights
Half Moon Bay
Hawthorne
Hayward
Helendale
Hesperia
Hollister
Huntington Beach
Imperial Beach
Irvine
Jackson
La Habra
La Mesa
La Puente
La Verne
Laguna Beach
Laguna Hills
Laguna Niguel
Lake Elsinore
Lake Forest
Lakeport
Lakewood
Lancaster
Larkspur
Lathrop
Lincoln
Livermore
Lompoc
Loomis
Los Alamitos
Los Altos
Los Angeles
Los Banos
Los Gatos
Manhattan Beach
Manteca
Marysville
Menifee
Merced
Middletown
Millbrae
Milpitas
Mission Hills
Mission Viejo
Modesto
Monrovia
Montebello
Monterey
Moorpark
Moreno Valley
Morgan Hill
Mountain View
Murrieta
Napa
Newark
Newbury Park
Newport Beach
North Hollywood
Northridge
Oak Hills
Oak Park
Oakdale
Oakland
Oceanside
Orange
Orinda
Oroville
Palm Desert
Palmdale
Palo Alto
Panorama City
Paramount
Pasadena
Perris
Petaluma
Pinole
Pittsburg
Placentia
Placerville
Pleasanton
Pomona
Poway
Prunedale
Ramona
Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Santa Margarita
Redding
Redlands
Redondo Beach
Redwood City
Reseda
Rialto
Richmond
Ridgecrest
Ripon
Riverside
Rocklin
Rohnert Park
Roseville
Rowland Heights
Running Springs
Sacramento
Salinas
San Anselmo
San Bernardino
San Clemente
San Diego
San Dimas
San Fernando
San Francisco
San Gabriel
San Jose
San Lorenzo
San Luis Obispo
San Marcos
San Mateo
San Rafael
San Ramon
Santa Ana
Santa Barbara
Santa Clara
Santa Clarita
Santa Cruz
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Maria
Santa Monica
Santa Rosa
Santa Ynez
Santee
Saratoga
Scotts Valley
Seal Beach
Selma
Sherman Oaks
Simi Valley
Soledad
Sonora
Stanton
Stockton
Studio City
Sunland
Sunnyvale
Sylmar
Tehachapi
Temecula
Temple City
Thousand Oaks
Toluca Lake
Torrance
Tracy
Truckee
Tulare
Turlock
Tustin
Twentynine Palms
Twin Peaks
Ukiah
Union City
Upland
Vacaville
Vallejo
Valley Glen
Valley Village
Van Nuys
Ventura
Victorville
Visalia
Vista
Watsonville
West Hills
West Hollywood
Westlake Village
Westminster
Whittier
Wildomar
Willows
Windsor
Woodland
Woodland Hills
Yorba Linda
Mixed Martial Arts in California
California offers a vibrant Mixed Martial Arts community with 574 academies across 265 cities. The MMA scene continues to grow, with many academies offering comprehensive training programs for all skill levels.
Explore academies in popular locations like San Diego, Los Angeles and San Jose. Many schools offer free trial classes for new students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does MMA training typically cost in California?
Monthly memberships range from $100-250, varying significantly between regions and urban/suburban locations.
Are California MMA gyms more competitive than other states?
Yes, California gyms typically maintain higher technical standards and more competitive training environments due to the density of professional fighters.