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BJJ Gyms in Alabama
70 BJJ gyms across 42 cities in Alabama — including 35 with a free trial, 35 beginner-friendly, and 57 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Alabama now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Alabama
- Mobile
- Birmingham
- Madison
- Gulf Shores
- Huntsville
- Athens
- Auburn
- Cullman
- Daphne
- Hoover
- Jasper
- Prattville
- Tuscaloosa
- Alexandria
- Anniston
- Attalla
- Bay Minette
- Chelsea
- Columbiana
- Decatur
- Dothan
- Florence
- Foley
- Fort Payne
- Fultondale
- Gadsden
- Gardendale
- Guntersville
- Harvest
- Henagar
- Jackson
- Montgomery
- Morris
- Muscle Shoals
- Northport
- Pelham
- Rogersville
- Saraland
- Selma
- Sylacauga
- Troy
- Vestavia Hills
Featured BJJ gyms in Alabama
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Alabama ranking →
Spartan Fitness MMA Birmingham Alabama
4.7 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Auburn Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Port City Combat Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Huntsville
5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Checkmat Daphne
5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Pirate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Alabama
- Best BJJ gyms in Alabama — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 35 beginner-friendly gyms in Alabama, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 57 gyms in Alabama with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 35 gyms in Alabama offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 9 gyms in Alabama with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Gracie Barra locations in Alabama
- 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu locations in Alabama
- Checkmat locations in Alabama
BJJ programs in Alabama
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Alabama
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Alabama gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Alabama: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Alabama?
- Our directory lists 70 BJJ gyms across 42 cities in Alabama. The cities with the most are Mobile (8), Birmingham (6), Madison (5).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Alabama?
- Most Alabama gyms don't post prices online. Across BJJ gyms in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$120 (median around $70). BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Alabama?
- Yes — 35 gyms in Alabama advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Alabama?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 35 Alabama gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 57 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.