BJJ Classes in Tucson, AZ
Tucson has 21 BJJ gyms — including 13 with a free trial, 15 beginner-friendly, and 18 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.
Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
4.8 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Carlson Gracie East Tucson ( Brazilian Jiu Jitsu )
4.9 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Undisputed Tucson Jiu Jitsu - Boxing - Kickboxing - Fitness Gym
4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Open-plan gym with weights, cardio equipment & a boxing ring specializing in martial arts training.
The Eyrie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Tucson
4.9 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Tucson -Torotech Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Apex Mixed Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Legacy Grappling Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Pallaton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
North Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Rise Combat Sports - Tucson
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
DeBrazil Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Carlson Gracie North Tucson
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
The Arena Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Vail Jiu-Jitsu
4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Tucson
8 of the 21 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 Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Gracie Barra Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense, Carlson Gracie East Tucson ( Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ), The Eyrie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and 5 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Carlson Gracie East Tucson ( Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ), Undisputed Tucson Jiu Jitsu - Boxing - Kickboxing - Fitness Gym, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Tucson -Torotech Mixed Martial Arts, Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing, and 2 more 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.
- Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (211)
- Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing ★★★★★ 4.9 (168)
- Gracie Barra Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense ★★★★★ 4.8 (168)
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.
- Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (211)
- Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing ★★★★★ 4.9 (168)
- Undisputed Tucson Jiu Jitsu - Boxing - Kickboxing - Fitness Gym ★★★★★ 4.7 (161)
Kids & teen BJJ in Tucson
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.
- Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (211)
- Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing ★★★★★ 4.9 (168)
- Gracie Barra Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense ★★★★★ 4.8 (168)
BJJ in Tucson: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Tucson?
- Most Tucson 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 Tucson gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 13 of the 21 gyms in Tucson advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing, Gracie Barra Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Tucson?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 15 Tucson 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 Tucson?
- Yes — 18 Tucson gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.