Best Mma Gym near Durham, North-carolina

I highly recommend Bull City BJJ! After exploring several Jiu-Jitsu schools in the Durham area, I decided to try a trial week here, and I knew right away that this was the place for me. The instructors are extremely welcoming and make a point to know everyone by name. The balance between instruction and sparring is just right, and they always encourage questions. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this is the perfect place to train!

I’m brand new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I’m so glad I started learning at Bull City BJJ! It was clear from the first time I walked in that they have a welcoming and respectful culture. Instructors have been so helpful and I have felt a similar respect and kindness from those who train there.

I joined BCBJJ as a brown belt in 2022 and have been happy to call it my new bjj home. The atmosphere that Kim and Jason create is positive, friendly and inclusive of everyone, no matter what your goals are. I have enjoyed watching the gym grow from a few white belts to large classes, bigger mat space and a rainbow of different home grown and outside colored belts. Whether you are planning to stat BJJ for the first time, or if you are an experienced practitioner looking for a new gym, I can't recommend BCBJJ enough.

My child has been attending classes for 5 months. Coach Jason is great with the kids and I appreciate the respectful way they facilitate rolling/sparring.

Great school. Let me come train while I was in for work. Jason is a super knowledgeable instructor. Great group of people.

Been going for years now and they just brought back their yoga class. This gym feels like home and the atmosphere is a family vibe but with serious training. The yoga class was a new experience for me and it was just as challenging, beneficial, and rewarding as the martial art classes they offer. This gym has been around for years and always greet everyone with open arms. If you’re in the area this is the GO TO place for Muay Thai.

I came from out of town to keep up with my training and I could not be happier to have found United Thai Boxing & MMA. The dedication of the staff and trainers is truly inspiring. The vibe there is also amazing. 100 % recommend. Thank you United, for taking me in and showing me such an amazing work ethic.

Came in for the first time tonight & was greeted with open arms. Everyone who walked in was greeted on a first name basis (from memory).. that speaks a lot about the environment & nature of this gym. Can’t wait to come back & begin feeling less awkward in Muay Thai!

We absolutely love this place! We have been coming here off and on for 6 years. Two of my children have grown up here and now all three of them take classes. I recommend this anytime anyone asks for recommendations. The staff knows everyone and greets them by name and you definitely get what you pay for as far as the quality goes!

Tried several gyms that offer Muaythai programs, and I could say that United Thai is one of the top if not THE BEST Muaythai Gym in the area. Great sized and well made boxing ring from all corners, decent sized mat for BJJ/Muaythai and or MMA. The best part for me is that they have different styles of heavybags for specific uses whether it be for all around striking, shin conditioning, or just for straight up boxing. If you don't know the difference between them I'd suggest asking the staff or the coaches. Coaches here have been actively competing or have competed in different levels so they actually know what they're doing. The Vibe,the Quality, the Enthusiasm and Professionalism of all their staff and coaches is nothing short of EXCELLENT! If you want to up your game in Boxing,BJJ,MMA and especially Muaythai definitely give them a try.