10 Best MMA Gyms in Sydney

Mixed martial arts (MMA) has garnered huge popularity in the last decade, resulting in a booming number of locations for the best MMA training in Sydney. The gyms we’ve selected for our guide below each have experienced teachers, quality equipment, and a variety of classes for every skill level. The sport’s roots go back thousands of years to the Ancient Chinese, Greek, and other civilisations. But today, UFC superstars have catapulted the combat sport to become a household name. These are the places you’ll want to train to gain strength, fitness and endurance. Let’s check out the best MMA gyms in Sydney.

Best MMA Gyms in Sydney at a Glance

Sydney’s best MMA gyms, sorted by what you need, from your first class to fight night.

• Best overall: Ultimate Fitness Centre. A structured program takes novices to ring-ready and ends in an amateur boxing bout, backed by functional training, weights circuits and a partner nutrition plan.
• Best for aspiring competitors: Straight Blast Australia, Leichhardt. Foundation classes prepare members for invitation-only MMA training, with sparring and competition streams backed by the world’s largest functional martial arts organisation.
• For a generous free trial: Team Perosh, Five Dock. Run by a veteran UFC fighter, it covers everything from MMA to yoga and lets you test it all on a two-week free trial.
• Best for room to train: Bulldog Gym Castle Hill, Castle Hill. Three large training areas plus cardio and weights facilities, with coaches who bring global fighting and coaching experience to every class.

Now that you’ve read our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.

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1. Ultimate Fitness Centre

Membership cost: introductory 6-day trial for just $70

Start your MMA training in Sydney at Ultimate Fitness Centre, which includes functional training, cross-training, weights circuits, and boxing. Going the extra mile, they also offer a customised nutrition program to you in tip-top shape through an affiliate partner. If you like a timeline, get from novice to ring-ready with their 12-week program. It culminates in a three-round amateur boxing competition, which will kick-start your passion for combat.

• Address: 305 Kent and 120 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
• Phone: (02) 9262 6779
• Hours: Mon-Thur 7am-7pm, Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 9-11am

2. Modern Combat Academy

Membership cost: from AU$49.99 per week, two classes, all martial arts, no joining fee

The best MMA gym in Sydney for those who want to dip their toe into the world of mixed martial arts for the first time, Modern Combat Academy in Crows Nest specialises in many disciplines, including Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and NoGi), Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and mixed martial arts. Like most places, they have an introductory free trial, and from there, you’re paying between $50-75 per week, depending on the number of classes you want to attend. No prior experience is necessary, and these classes work for anyone who wants to get fit, join a community, compete or simply improve on self-defence skills.

• Address: Level 1/131 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW 2065
• Phone: 1800 317 530
• Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-1pm & 4-9pm, Fri 4-7:30pm, Sat 8:30am-11:30am

3. Power Core MMA Gym

Membership cost: N/A (contact below)

Have a free trial at Powercore MMA, and if you don’t benefit from the personal attention, effective techniques, and knowledgeable teachers at this MMA Sydney gym, then at least you haven’t paid a cent. If you see the benefits, you can enjoy strength and conditioning, combat submission, thai kickboxing and more from beginners to professionals. Student safety is the top priority to gain fitness, strength, and combat techniques in a safe environment.

• Address: 7/394 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
• Phone: 0483 917 407
• Hours: Mon-Fri 4-9pm

4. Bulldog Gym Castle Hill

Membership cost: N/A (contact below)

With three large training areas plus cardio and weights facilities, there’s room for even the wildest kicks at Bulldog Gym. The professional coaching team has global fighting and coaching experience to pass on in their various classes. Founder Tim Fisher now owns and runs the famous Sitsonpeenong Muay Thai Gym in Phuket. If you don’t want to travel that far for a class, his original baby in Parramatta is your best bet for one of the best MMA Sydney gyms.

• Address: 8 Victoria Ave, Castle Hill NSW 2154
• Phone: (02) 8660 4878
• Hours: Mon and Thu, 6am-1pm & 3:30-8:30pm, Tue, 7:30am-12pm & 3:30-8:30pm, Wed, 6am-1pm & 3:30-8pm, Fri, 6am-1pm & 3:30-7:30pm, Sat, 7:30-11:30am, Sun, 9-10am

5. Team Perosh

Membership cost: N/A (contact below)

Veteran UFC fighter Anthony Perosh holds the record for one of the shortest victories in UFC fighting, at 14 seconds. He also runs Team Perosh, one of Australia’s best MMA gyms. With everything from MMA to yoga and a generous two-week free trial, you’ll kick yourself if you don’t give Perosh a go.

• Address: 1/97 Queens Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046
• Phone: (02) 9715 3100
• Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 1-9pm, Tues & Thur 9:30am-9:30pm, Sat 9:30am-1:30pm, Sun 2-4pm

6. Igor MMA Sydney

Membership cost: from $25 per class (upfront), memberships available from $30 per week

Gain more strength than Frankenstein’s Gothic Villain at this world-class facility in Bondi. Igor MMA offers classes for all experience levels, ages, sizes, genders or physical abilities. From indoor boot camps to ultimate conditioning sessions, there’s an experienced trainer for everyone at this Martial Arts gym in Sydney.

• Address: 32 Ebley St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
• Hours: Mon-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-7pm, Sat-Sun 10-11am

7. UFC Gym

Membership cost: from $34.95, joining fee $199, 12 Months

Follow the regime of a professional UFC athlete at UFC Gym, including their training, diet and coaching. As the best UFC Gym in Sydney CBD, they offer daily ultimate training, BJJ, cross-training, strength classes, boxing conditioning, kickboxing, MMA fight fit and more. You can even participate in special events at individual clubs and take advantage of a 5-day free trial. They have multiple locations across the state, but their main training centre is Rockdale.

• Address: 580 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
• Phone: (02) 8905 0892
• Hours: 24 Hours
• Located in: Pavilion On George

8. Prodigy MMA

Membership cost: from $50 per week, two classes, all martial arts, no joining fee

Every student is treated as a talented rarity at Prodigy MMA, irrespective of age or skill level. On top of their classes in MMA, Thai boxing, BJJ, strength and conditioning, certain members are also allowed gym access outside of normal hours. They have, on average, 40 classes available per week across two locations. You have no excuse not to become a Mixed Martial Arts Sydney aficionado.

• Address: Level 2/36 Dickson Ave, Artarmon NSW 2064
• Phone: 0480 003 560
• Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm

9. Movement Martial Arts

Membership cost: N/A (contact below)

Three friends wanted to create a welcoming training environment that promoted fun and fitness, Thus, Movement MMA, a martial arts gym in Sydney, was born. They offer gloves, fight gear, a free trial for beginners, seasoned expertise, and quality equipment for the more experienced. Whether you need to let off some steam after a stressful day in the office or perfect your roundhouse kick, Movement MMA has you covered. Movement MMA might be the best MMA gym Sydney has to offer.

• Address: Ste 1.05/68 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
• Phone: (02) 9887 1230
• Hours: Mon & Tue, 12-1pm & 4-9pm, Wed 7-8am, 12-1pm & 4-9pm, Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 11:30am-1pm, 6-8pm, Sat 9am-12:30pm
• Located in: Waterloo Business Park

10. Straight Blast Australia

Membership cost: N/A (contact below), 4-month minimum membership agreement

As a member of Straight Blast Australia International, the world’s largest functional martial arts organisation, you know Straight Blast Gym isn’t taking any shortcuts (or jabs) with the quality of its classes. Foundation classes help to prepare members for the invitation-only MMA training. With classes in striking, fitness, sparring and competition, this is a Mixed Martial Arts Sydney you must try for yourself.

• Address: Go2/147 New Canterbury Rd, Lewisham NSW 2049
• Phone: (02) 9572 6975
• Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 10:30am-12:30pm, 4-8:30pm, Wed 10:30am-12:30pm, 4:30-8:30pm, Fri 12-1pm, 5:30-7pm Open Mat (members only), Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 9:30-11am Open Mat (members only)

Things to Consider When Choosing MMA Gyms in Sydney

Every gym looks good on a website. These are the things that actually separate them.

• Coaching: Look at who actually takes the classes, not just who owns the place. Coaches with real fight or competition experience who still teach most sessions are worth more than a famous name on the wall.
• Beginner pathway: A good gym runs dedicated fundamentals classes so you learn to defend yourself before you’re thrown in with experienced fighters. If day one is live rounds with people who compete, expect injuries and a short stay.
• Sparring culture: Watch a sparring session before you sign up. Controlled, technical rounds where partners look after each other mean you’ll improve; a room full of people trying to win every exchange means you’ll get hurt.
• Disciplines: MMA is only as good as its parts, so check the striking, wrestling and jiu jitsu are each taught properly rather than mixed into one generic class. Gyms that are strong in one area and thin in the others will leave gaps in your game.
• Timetable: The best gym is the one you’ll still be turning up to in six months, so check the class times fit your work week and the trip is easy. Most places offer a free trial, so use it at the time you’d actually train.

Best Sydney MMA Gyms by Suburb and Location

• Artarmon: Prodigy MMA
• Bondi Junction: Igor MMA Sydney
• Castle Hill: Bulldog Gym Castle Hill
• Crows Nest: Modern Combat Academy
• Five Dock: Team Perosh
• Leichhardt: Straight Blast Australia
• Macquarie Park: Movement Martial Arts
• Marrickville: Power Core MMA Gym
• Sydney: Ultimate Fitness Centre, UFC Gym

Sydney MMA Gyms Compared

Name	Suburb	Hours	Address
Ultimate Fitness Centre	Sydney	Mon-Thur 7am-7pm, Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 9-11am	305 Kent St & 120 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
Modern Combat Academy	Crows Nest	Mon-Thu 12pm-1pm & 4-9pm, Fri 4-7:30pm, Sat 8:30am-11:30am	Level 1/131 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW 2065
Power Core MMA Gym	Marrickville	Mon-Fri 4-9pm	7/394 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
Bulldog Gym Castle Hill	Castle Hill	NMon and Thu, 6am-1pm & 3:30-8:30pm, Tue, 7:30am-12pm & 3:30-8:30pm, Wed, 6am-1pm & 3:30-8pm, Fri, 6am-1pm & 3:30-7:30pm, Sat, 7:30-11:30am, Sun, 9-10am	8 Victoria Ave, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Team Perosh	Five Dock	Mon, Wed & Fri 1-9pm, Tues & Thur 9:30am-9:30pm, Sat 9:30am-1:30pm, Sun 2-4pm	1/97 Queens Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046
Igor MMA Sydney	Bondi Junction	Mon-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-7pm, Sat-Sun 10-11am	32 Ebley St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
UFC Gym	Sydney	Open 24 Hours	580 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Prodigy MMA	Artarmon	Mon-Fri 5:30-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm	Level 2/36 Dickson Ave, Artarmon NSW 2064
Movement Martial Arts	Macquarie Park	Mon & Tue, 12-1pm & 4-9pm, Wed 7-8am, 12-1pm & 4-9pm, Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 11:30am-1pm, 6-8pm, Sat 9am-12:30pm	Ste 1.05/68 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Straight Blast Australia	Leichhardt	Mon, Tue, Thu 10:30am-12:30pm, 4-8:30pm, Wed 10:30am-12:30pm, 4:30-8:30pm, Fri 12-1pm, 5:30-7pm Open Mat (members only), Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 9:30-11am Open Mat (members only)	Go2/147 New Canterbury Rd, Lewisham NSW 2049

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How Man of Many Chose the Best MMA Gyms in Sydney

Our editorial team is based in Sydney, and our editors have spent time on the mats at the city’s fight gyms, so this list starts with first-hand experience rather than a press release. We paired that with independent research and a close read of customer reviews, looking for patterns over one-off complaints. When ranking, our editors weighed coaching credentials, the depth of striking and grappling programs, how well beginners are looked after, class timetables, facilities, hygiene and value for money. You can review our editorial policy here for more on how we maintain our independence.

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