The best BJJ gyms in New Mexico
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 1,799 reviews of New Mexico gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real BJJ gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Impact Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque
4.9 ★★★★★ 179 reviews · Albuquerque, NM
“This gym is perfect, I was able to drop in and get into a class right away. The people that work there and the people that go are really cool and fun to work with. You get a warm w…” — Rachel
#2 Invictus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai academy
5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews · Albuquerque, NM
“I am giving Invictus 5 stars rating as there team has been nothing but amazing! This gym offers a wide variety of martial art training for beginners to advanced. They also have gre…” — Jehonathan
#3 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Santa Fe
5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews · Santa Fe, NM
“I was down in Santa Fe and trained at three different schools. I have experience traveling to schools and dropping in everywhere I go. Right off the gate, the greeting I received f…” — Johnathan
#4 Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 reviews · Albuquerque, NM
“I was in town for the day and set out looking for a school I could drop in on. After looking at all the gyms in town this was the only one with a morning class. When I called Profe…” — Chris
#5 Gracie Barra New Mexico - Jiu Jitsu in Albuquerque
4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews · Albuquerque, NM
“Gracie Barra NM is an amazing school as well as the other NM locations. All the professors truly care to see you grow and improve in the art of Jiu Jitsu. Professor Isaiah and Prof…” — Mariah
#6 Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Albuquerque
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews · Albuquerque, NM
“Carlos Machado JJ is awesome! This is a very welcoming and affordable program with a serious group of instructors. They focus on teaching strength, skill, and self-discipline” — Mario
#7 New Mexico Jiujitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews · Albuquerque, NM
“My son has been attending N.M Jiujitsu Academy for about the past 18 months. I have been extremely happy with the quality of the instructors, supportive environment, and responsibl…” — Andrew
#8 Zia Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews · Las Cruces, NM
“Zia Martial Arts is the highest quality, and friendliest community of martial artists I have had the honour of sharing the mats with. With so many options for classes opening up an…” — Steven
#9 The War Room School of Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews · Albuquerque, NM
“My husband and I enrolled our daughter at The War Room after she experienced trauma at her previous jiu jitsu school. Professor Jose was incredibly patient with her, and after a lo…” — Kodi
#10 Next Move Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 45 reviews · Rio Rancho, NM
“I have a son who is 9 and started jiu-jitsu in October. We went to about 4 gyms till we found Next Move Jiu-jitsu. We switched from our goals being competitive on a national level …” — Lil