From football and tennis to padel, boxing, wrestling, and even Esports, Saudi Arabia is making a name as a go-to destination for top sporting events.

Combat sports for both men and women has gained popularity across the Kingdom, and around globally with internationally renowned and talented athletes solidifying public's interest in the area. The nation even hosted the prestigious World Combat Games in Riyadh last October – with over 1,500 elite athletes from more than 120 countries coming together to compete.

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With a number of international sporting events taking place and planned for the Kingdom, a number of global sportstars making Saudi their home and the Olympics on the horizon, it is no surprise that there has been a large uptick in interest in different sports of late.

Check out our list of top-notch clubs and martial arts centres across the Kingdom. Offering specialised coaches and diverse programmes, there's something for everyone regardless of your experience.

Dammam

Real Fitness Center

This centre offers numerous specialised martial arts programs and is suitable for the entire family, with training programs for children and a dedicated section for women who wish to master a combat sport. For those interested, the Real Fitness Center offers a range of classes in MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, karate, boxing, and kickboxing.

Packages from SAR450 per month, This gym is suitable for men and women Sahil St, Hajar, Dammam 34253@realfitnessksa

Riyadh

Mike Tyson Boxing Club

Opened in October 2023 as part of Riyadh Season, the Mike Tyson Boxing Club is a state-of-the-art boxing facility is located in Boulevard City. 'Iron Mike' as he was known in his fighting days, opened the doors of the world's first Mike Tyson Boxing Academy, a boxing gym that aims to identify and develop new and upcoming regional talent.

Boulevard City, Hittin, Riyadh 13516This gym is suitable for men and women @miketysonboxingclub

Red Zone Martial Arts Academy

Red Zone Academy tailors all its programs to meet the needs of women who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. In addition to the health and fitness aspect, the academy’s training programs aim to develop various aspects of personality, increase passion, and relieve stress through professional training in martial arts. The Red Zone Academy ensures that all attendees will enjoy complete privacy as they train. Hajar Zaki trained with Red Zone and was declared the gold medal champ of Taekwondo at the Saudi Games last year.

King Abdulaziz Rd, Alyasmin, Riyadh 13532This gym is suitable for men and women @redzoneksa_

Riyadh Combat Club

One of the most famous martial arts venues in the capital city, Riyadh Combat Club has several locations across the city. The club offers training programs and special sessions for women, men, and children with complete privacy. Riyadh Combat Club offers a variety of sports including Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Kickboxing and Muay Thai, all led by top trainers in these sports. The club also has a dedicated shop for purchasing combat sports apparel and accessories needed for training.

Multiple locations in Riyadh and Al-KharjThis gym is suitable for men and women @ry.combat

Nine Round

Nine Round is one of the most famous global centres for martial arts training, with a dedicated women’s section supervised by trainers. Covering off all the major combat sports, the gym offers classes and one-to-one training in Kickboxing and boxing. The gym has an online platform where members can access an e-book on nutrition and track calorie burn and heart rate data, alongside continuous progress updates, and any fitness instructional videos they might need.

Multiple locations across the KingdomThis gym is suitable for men and women, has a private women's only area@9roundksa

Makkah

Fitness Speed Center

Fitness Speed Center in Makkah is a comprehensive and well-equipped sports centre offering the latest equipment and sports tools since 2014. It provides all quick fitness services for both women and men, and also offers a variety of programs exclusively for women, including kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and more. The centre includes multiple facilities and training rooms, fitness halls, sauna, lounge and cafe, swimming pool, and even a running track.

Al Hajj, Al Andalus, Makkah 24224This gym is suitable for men and women @fitnessspeed2

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