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The best BJJ gyms in Maryland

Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 4,863 reviews of Maryland gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real BJJ gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

#1 Bowerhouse MMA

5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews · Frederick, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“Bowerhouse MMA is is the best gym in Frederick County. What’s unique about this gym is the variety of courses available; Brazilian jujitsu gi and no gi, boxing, kickboxing, fitness…” — Mason

#2 Team Randori Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 256 reviews · Annapolis, MD

Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“Al is very attention and detailed oriented on the classes and so are all the other instructors. The school is very family oriented, organized and clean. The school communications a…” — Victor

#3 Baltimore Martial Arts Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 319 reviews · Catonsville, MD

Free trial Kids & teens Competition team no-ego, friendly academystrong kids programactive competition team

“Avraham is deeply passionate about his training at this academy. We find the promotion ceremonies truly inspiring to witness, as the entire staff consistently demonstrates an exemp…” — Gordon

#4 Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 199 reviews · Gaithersburg, MD

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“I fell in love with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu years ago. Unfortunately I had to take a break for my little ones, plus I moved so far away from my home gym. Now that they’re older, I have…” — Melvin

#5 Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 197 reviews · Hanover, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“I love bringing my kids here. They’re challenged and supported every single day. My youngest is new to jiu-jitsu in the Little Sharks program and is just starting to find his rhyth…” — Akbar

#6 SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY

5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews · Salisbury, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

“Geeze where do I even start, SBY MMA and Fitness / Southside Ju-Jitsu is my second home. I have nothing but great things to say about this gym. I joined a little over 2 years ago a…” — Chris

#7 Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 169 reviews · Bethesda, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“I’ve trained at Groundworks for 1.5+ years and love it there. It’s a friendly, fun, and welcoming environment with a wide range of students of various ages and abilities. The coach…” — Lisa

#8 Infinite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 146 reviews · Gaithersburg, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“I began training at IBJJ in December of 2023, had to step away for some personal reasons in May of 2024 - but I definitely plan to be back! The Coaches, facility, and instruction a…” — Jack

#9 ROLLSTAR Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews · Windsor Mill, MD

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“I started my BJJ journey here at Rollstar MD and I’m glad I did. It’s a great place for beginners and a safe place to learn. Professor Hernan provides a great learning atmosphere w…” — Saleh

#10 Native Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 121 reviews · North Bethesda, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

“An absolute wonderful place for both adults and children to learn confidence, discipline, respect, and over all love. It’s a welcoming environment with wonderful instructors who no…” — Gabe

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