MMA · Elon, Burlington & Gibsonville, NC
MMA Gym Near Elon, NC
A real cage, a full-size ring and a matted floor, a few minutes from Elon University. Striking, grappling and jiu-jitsu for beginners and competitors.
First class free · No contract · 106 E Railroad Avenue, Unit H, Gibsonville, NC
Mixed Martial Arts, Minutes From Campus
The Sweat Lab is a dedicated MMA gym a few minutes from Elon University: a professional cage, a 24-by-24 boxing ring, heavy bags and a matted training floor at 106 E Railroad Avenue in downtown Gibsonville, on the Elon side of town. Evening class times fit around a class schedule or a work day.
MMA runs Monday and Wednesday at 7:15 PM and covers striking, clinch, takedowns and ground work on a rotating curriculum. Adult Jiu-Jitsu runs Wednesday and Friday at 6:45 PM, with Open Roll (no gi) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Live sparring is a separate Friday session you join only when your coach says you are ready.
No experience and no particular fitness level needed; most members walked in with neither. The full program, gear list and coaching are on the MMA page.
Getting Here From Elon
We are at 106 E Railroad Avenue, Unit H, in downtown Gibsonville, about two miles east of Elon University's campus and about a 15-minute drive from downtown Burlington. Free parking at the building.
Address
The Sweat Lab MMA and Fitness
106 E Railroad Avenue, Unit H
Gibsonville, NC 27249
336-221-4257
Hours
Monday–Friday: 5:00–9:00 PM
Saturday: 3:00–5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Also serving
Burlington, Elon, Whitsett, Graham, Mebane and Haw River, on the Alamance–Guilford county line.
MMA, Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling Schedule
| Class | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| MMA | Monday & Wednesday | 7:15–8:15 PM |
| Open Roll (no gi) | Tuesday & Thursday | 5:45–6:30 PM |
| Adult Jiu-Jitsu | Wednesday & Friday | 6:45–7:45 PM |
| Open Mat | Friday | 5:00–7:30 PM |
| MMA Sparring (optional, coach approval) | Friday | 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Open Roll | Saturday | 3:00–5:00 PM |
Times come from our live schedule; check the Class Schedule before your first visit.
What It Costs
Your first class is free, with no card required. After that, All Access is $150/month for unlimited adult classes, Kids Martial Arts is $125/month, and the Family Plan is $250/month. Each has a one-time $40 signup fee and no contract. See full pricing →
Questions From Elon
Is this close to Elon University?
Yes. The gym is in downtown Gibsonville, about two miles from campus, and evening classes start at 5:45, 6:45 and 7:15 PM.
Do I have to fight or spar?
No. Regular classes are technique, drilling and conditioning. Sparring is a separate optional Friday session, and only when your coach clears you.
Is there a student rate?
Pricing is the same for everyone: your first class is free, then All Access is $150 a month with no contract. Ask at the desk about anything current.
What should I bring to my first MMA class?
Athletic clothes with no zippers or pockets, water, and a mouthguard if you own one. Gloves and shin guards come later; a coach will tell you what to buy.
Your First MMA Class Is Free
Book your free class and we'll text or call you within one business day to confirm which night you're coming.
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