BJJ Classes in Yuma, AZ
Yuma has 5 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial and 5 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.
Dune Sea Grappling Club
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rogue Wave Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Aztec Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
Bad News Bears Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
Good to know in Yuma
2 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 Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
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.
- Dune Sea Grappling Club ★★★★★ 5 (18)
Kids & teen BJJ in Yuma
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.
- Dune Sea Grappling Club ★★★★★ 5 (18)
- Rogue Wave Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.8 (19)
- Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (16)
BJJ in Yuma: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Yuma?
- Most Yuma 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 Yuma gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 5 gyms in Yuma advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Dune Sea Grappling Club. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Yuma?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. Most gyms run dedicated beginner or fundamentals classes. 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 Yuma?
- Yes — 5 Yuma 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.