BJJ Classes in Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert has 9 BJJ gyms — including 7 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 8 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.
Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Training center with classes in Israeli military–style self-defense, taekwondo & karate.
Carlson Gracie Team AZ
4.9 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
4EIGHTY Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Arizona Gilbert Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Next Level Krav Maga Gilbert, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Kids Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Self Defense
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
San Tan Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Gilbert
1 of the 9 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 Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu, Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu, Carlson Gracie Team AZ, Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and 3 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu, Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 4EIGHTY Jiu Jitsu and Gracie Arizona Gilbert Jiu Jitsu Academy 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.
- Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (119)
- Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (112)
- Carlson Gracie Team AZ ★★★★★ 4.9 (96)
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.
- Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (119)
- Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (112)
- Roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (87)
Kids & teen BJJ in Gilbert
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.
- Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (119)
- Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (112)
- Carlson Gracie Team AZ ★★★★★ 4.9 (96)
BJJ in Gilbert: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Gilbert?
- Most Gilbert 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 Gilbert gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 7 of the 9 gyms in Gilbert advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Barra Ocotillo Jiu Jitsu, Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu, Carlson Gracie Team AZ. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Gilbert?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 7 Gilbert 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 Gilbert?
- Yes — 8 Gilbert 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.