MMA in Florida
428 academies across 168 cities
MMA Scene in Florida
Florida's MMA scene thrives with 428 gyms concentrated in Miami-Dade, Tampa, and Orlando metro areas. The state's mix of collegiate wrestlers, Cuban boxing influence, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu heritage creates a diverse training environment. Year-round warm weather enables outdoor training and consistent fight camps.
Women's MMA
Florida offers extensive women's MMA programs, particularly in metropolitan areas, with dedicated female competition circuits and specialized training classes.
Kids' MMA
Youth MMA programs in Florida emphasize fundamentals through structured curricula, often incorporating wrestling and BJJ as foundational elements.
For Beginners
New practitioners benefit from Florida's high gym density and diverse training options, with most facilities offering beginner-specific programs and multiple skill levels.
Find MMA Academies by City
"Land O' Lakes"
Aloma
Altamonte Springs
Apollo Beach
Apopka
Atlantic Beach
Aventura
Belleview
Beverly Hills
Boca Raton
Boynton Beach
Bradenton
Brandon
Bunnell
Cape Coral
Casselberry
Celebration
Chipley
Clearwater
Clermont
Cocoa
Coconut Creek
Cooper City
Coral Gables
Coral Springs
Crawfordville
Crestview
Crystal River
Cutler Bay
Davenport
Daytona Beach
DeBary
Deerfield Beach
DeLand
Delray Beach
Destin
Doral
Dunnellon
Ellenton
Englewood
Eustis
Fleming Island
Florida City
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Myers
Fort Walton Beach
Gainesville
Gibsonton
Gotha
Green Cove Springs
Greenacres
Gulf Breeze
Hallandale Beach
Hialeah
Hialeah Gardens
Hollywood
Homestead
Hudson
Indialantic
Indian Rocks Beach
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Beach
Jupiter
Key Biscayne
Key Largo
Key West
Keystone Heights
Lake City
Lake Mary
Lake Park
Lake Wales
Lake Worth Beach
Lakewood Ranch
Lantana
Largo
Lauderhill
Leesburg
Lighthouse Point
Lithia
Longwood
Lutz
Maitland
Margate
Melbourne
Merritt Island
Miami
Miami Beach
Miami Lakes
Miami Shores
Middleburg
Milton
Miramar
Mt Dora
Naples
Navarre
Neptune Beach
New Port Richey
New Smyrna Beach
Niceville
Nocatee
North Fort Myers
North Miami
North Miami Beach
North Port
Oakland Park
Ocala
Ocoee
Odessa
Oldsmar
Orange City
Orange Park
Orlando
Ormond Beach
Oviedo
Palatka
Palm Beach Gardens
Palm City
Palm Coast
Palm Harbor
Palmetto
Palmetto Bay
Parkland
Pembroke Pines
Pinecrest
Pinellas Park
Plantation
Pompano Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach
Port Charlotte
Port Orange
Port Richey
Punta Gorda
Riverview
Rockledge
Royal Palm Beach
Ruskin
Sanford
Santa Rosa Beach
Sarasota
Sebring
Seminole
South Daytona
Southwest Ranches
St Pete Beach
St. Augustine
St. Petersburg
Starke
Stuart
Sunrise
Tallahassee
Tampa
Tarpon Springs
Tequesta
Titusville
Umatilla
University Park
Valrico
Venice
Vero Beach
Wellington
Wesley Chapel
West Palm Beach
Weston
Windermere
Winter Garden
Winter Haven
Winter Park
Winter Springs
Mixed Martial Arts in Florida
Florida offers a vibrant Mixed Martial Arts community with 428 academies across 168 cities. The MMA scene continues to grow, with many academies offering comprehensive training programs for all skill levels.
Explore academies in popular locations like Miami, Orlando and Tampa. Many schools offer free trial classes for new students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Florida's climate affect MMA training?
Year-round warm weather enables consistent outdoor training and conditioning, though humidity requires careful hydration management.
What fighting styles dominate Florida's MMA scene?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Cuban-influenced boxing form the backbone, with strong collegiate wrestling programs contributing to the grappling base.