About Elevate MMA Academy

Elevate MMA Academy is a highly-regarded gym offering top-notch facilities and instruction in MMA, kickboxing, and ground fighting. Coaches are experienced and provide detailed instruction, catering to beginners, intermediate trainees, and experienced fighters. The academy boasts a welcoming and positive culture, with students of all levels enjoying a fun and supportive training environment. Open mats are particularly lively, fostering a sense of community. Visitors and potential members are encouraged to experience the academy's exceptional atmosphere.

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  • Jun 2026

    Highly recommend everyone swing by and check this place out! If you’ve never fought or your seasoned veteran of combat sports this spot is the bees knees! This is hands down one of the cleanest gyms I have ever been to and the lessons are even cleaner! I’ve been taking my son for the Dutch classes that are free to the public every week for a limited time and we are absolutely enjoying learning more about kickboxing as well as fighting each other! I could go on for days about how much I love this place but I will leave you with this! This is a safe space for any and everyone and they offer 45 classes per week which include Bjj, kickboxing, wrestling and even...read full review

  • Apr 2026

    Really awesome gym with great people and excellent instructors. Classes are just a lot of fun and emphasize a lot of live work. Culture is less hierarchical and promotes exploration and self-discovery which I appreciate a lot.

  • Apr 2026

    The coaches create a trauma‑aware environment, explain techniques clearly, and never force contact or push past comfort levels. They check in, they listen, and they make sure every student feels in control of their own body and pace. The community here is welcoming, patient, and judgment‑free. Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, learning self‑defense, or just wanting a safe place to train, Elevate MMA is a place where survivors can breathe, grow, and feel empowered again.

Hours

Monday: 9AM - 9PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 9PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 9PM
Thursday: 9AM - 9PM
Friday: 9AM - 8PM
Saturday: 10AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 11:30AM - 6PM

Location

2945 South Miami Boulevard Ste 116 & 117, Durham

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