The best BJJ gyms in Minnesota
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 2,960 reviews of Minnesota gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real BJJ gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Grappler Station
5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews · St Paul, MN
“We absolutely love The Grappler Station! From the very beginning—previewing a session, through the 14-week trial, and now into our daughter’s first official week of classes—the exp…” — Mai
#2 Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 197 reviews · Minneapolis, MN
“I’ve been training at Southside for a little over 2 yrs now and I haven’t looked back since. The gym’s culture is all about building respect, community, competitiveness, and most i…” — Ahmed
#3 St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews · St Paul, MN
“Awesome rolls today. Instruction by Brandon was top notch and the guys were fun to roll with. Among other techniques, I learned a new twist on the guillotine. There was a very warm…” — Andrew
#4 The Cellar Gym
4.8 ★★★★★ 152 reviews · Roseville, MN
“The Cellar Gym is amazing. I wasn't sure what to expect coming in - I honestly was a little nervous. But as soon as I walked in, I was welcomed by some of the friendliest people I …” — Grace
#5 Warrior's Cove Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews · St Louis Park, MN
“Warriors Cove has changed my life. When you first walk into a martial arts gym there is always going to be anxiety or uncertainty. When I walked into the cove after checking out a …” — Zach
#6 Resilience Martial Arts - Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Lakeville
5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews · Lakeville, MN
“Hello my nephew Elliot loves attending Resilience Martial Arts! I genuinely enjoyed the atmosphere and the jiujitsu facilitators positive energy. It seems like a great environment …” — Collin
#7 Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 104 reviews · Rochester, MN
“I met Mario nearly 10 years ago, and the way he and jiu-jitsu have impacted my life cannot be overstated. Yes, you'll have a world-class instructor, learn solid self-defense, and p…” — Matthew
#8 World Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 98 reviews · Eden Prairie, MN
“One could not ask for a better place to begin their journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I could never have imagined finding such a wondrous sense of belonging and companionship as the …” — Cara
#9 Spartan Martial Arts Gym
5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews · Oakdale, MN
Welcoming establishment offering Brazillian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and fitness classes.
“Amazing place. I started out going to Spartan for a college PE credit doing bjj in fall 2017. Coach Tom was nice enough to let me attend any class at the gym for the duration of my…” — Dan
#10 Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 87 reviews · St Paul, MN
“Coming up on one year training here and I've found my new home gym. After training at another local gym for twice the price for the past 5 years Bellum was a breath of fresh air. B…” — Daniel