BJJ Classes in Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff has 5 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 5 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.
Averitt Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
66 JIU-JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Insurgent Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sanrin Mountain Dojo
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Good to know in Flagstaff
3 of the 5 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 Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense and Sanrin Mountain Dojo.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? 66 JIU-JITSU and Insurgent Jiu Jitsu run women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer 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.
- Averitt Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (228)
- Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (77)
- 66 JIU-JITSU ★★★★★ 5 (25)
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.
- Averitt Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (228)
- Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (77)
- 66 JIU-JITSU ★★★★★ 5 (25)
Kids & teen BJJ in Flagstaff
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.
- Averitt Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (228)
- Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (77)
- 66 JIU-JITSU ★★★★★ 5 (25)
BJJ in Flagstaff: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Flagstaff?
- Most Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 5 gyms in Flagstaff advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Averitt Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Barra Flagstaff Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense, 66 JIU-JITSU. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Flagstaff?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff?
- Yes — 4 Flagstaff gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.