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BJJ Classes in Anchorage, AK

Anchorage has 4 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 4 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Alaska Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews

113 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Legacy Jiu Jitsu

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

501 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Anchorage Grappling Academy

5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

1300 E 68th Ave Unit 109, Anchorage, AK

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Southside Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

801 E 82nd Ave Ste. C-10, Anchorage, AK

Ages 4–8

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Anchorage

3 of the 4 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Legacy Jiu Jitsu and Southside Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Alaska Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

This gym offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Anchorage

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Anchorage: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Anchorage?
Most Anchorage gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Anchorage gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 4 gyms in Anchorage advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Alaska Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Anchorage?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Anchorage gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Anchorage?
Yes — 4 Anchorage gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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