The best BJJ gyms in Alabama
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 3,023 reviews of Alabama gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real BJJ gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Spartan Fitness MMA Birmingham Alabama
4.7 ★★★★★ 209 reviews · Birmingham, AL
“Spartan Fitness has been home to my family for over 6 years. They are phenomenal people that truly care about their clients. All of the coaches are very knowledgeable in everything…” — Kayla
#2 Auburn Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 128 reviews · Auburn, AL
“Auburn MMA has my children excited to come each time even after 6-months! Auburn MMA fosters a positive and empowering learning environment for my 3-children. They not only teach p…” — P
#3 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Huntsville
5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews · Huntsville, AL
“If you’re looking for a place to train BJJ with a dedicated and strong instructors who have mastered the craft then look no further than this gym in Huntsville. I can in for a clas…” — Christopher
#4 Checkmat Daphne
5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews · Daphne, AL
“Checkmat is the best gym in the area, hands down. Their coaching staff is formed by world renowned athletes and are not just highly skilled, but great teachers. Finally, the unspok…” — Jourdain
#5 Pirate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews · Madison, AL
“What a fantastic gym! I trained at Pirate BJJ while in town for a week and visited their midday and evening classes as well as rolling with many of their members. Professor Seth an…” — Joel
#6 NXG Combat Sports & Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 98 reviews · Montgomery, AL
“We came to NXG because 2 different families recommended the gym and Coach Michael. We love that we are able to train together as a family in the AM class that accommodates homescho…” — Jessica
#7 Port City Combat Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews · Mobile, AL
“Love these guys and gals who train here. Coaches are amazingly talented, patient, and hardworking. This is the best gym in South Alabama, our medals prove it.” — Jay
#8 Jiu Jitsu in Greystone - Gracie Barra BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews · Birmingham, AL
“These guys are offering a service second to none! I’ve never liked gyms. Always exercised alone or in team sports. I went out on a limb and tried something new to my world with BJJ…” — Ben
#9 Triad Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 94 reviews · Cullman, AL
“I took Teakwondo for 15 years, and made it to a 2nd degree black belt. I was a little hesitant to sign my daughter up just because it was a different style of Karate. Daniel O'Bria…” — Richard
#10 Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews · Prattville, AL
“I stopped by Lighthouse Jiu-Jitsu last night and had an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, friendly, and profes…” — Marc