The best BJJ gyms in Wisconsin
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 3,956 reviews of Wisconsin gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real BJJ gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 210 reviews · Milwaukee, WI
“Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy has to be by far one of the most humbling and cleanest professional gyms we’ve been too. Coach Joe Nicols does a phenomenal job of teaching kickbo…” — Golden
#2 Ascension Martial Arts - AMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 210 reviews · Oak Creek, WI
“This is where I began my search for a martial arts school for my girls - soon after it would become mine too. The first school called me 2 weeks after I already enrolled - the seco…” — Hector
#3 Resurgence MMA Appleton Kickboxing Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 171 reviews · Appleton, WI
“Visiting in town from Nashville. Wanted to find a gym to train at. Went to another gym down the road and they had posted a 10am class and no one showed up. Saw this gym on google a…” — Andrew
#4 Sorce Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews · South Milwaukee, WI
“Mr. Sorce is a real professional with a awesome team of instructors who are all very good at what they do! The entire staff is courteous and professional. The original traditions o…” — Robert
#5 Journey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 146 reviews · Madison, WI
“If you’re reading this review, then you’re considering training with Journey Academy; Do It! When I joined, I was simply looking for a form of exercise that introduced a social asp…” — Chad
#6 Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews · Madison, WI
“Sanctuary is the best possible gym you could ask for. The owners ask everyone in the gym what they can be doing to make it better for everyone. They care for people on and off the …” — Samuel
#7 360 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews · Wauwatosa, WI
“My 16 year old Daughter and I joined the 360 team back in January and by May I medaled in my first tournament with only 1 stripe. I credit that purely to Scott's training. We've bo…” — Jeremy
#8 Filipe Barbosa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews · Baraboo, WI
“First, just want to mention, I’m a germophobe, and even with that I’m still comfortable coming here. If that kind of thing is stopping you from being interested in bjj, I would at …” — Joe
#9 M5JJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews · Franklin, WI
“As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with our experience at M5JJ and with Coach Mahmoud. My child has grown tremendously since joining-not only in jiu-jitsu skills, but also in confi…” — Yousra
#10 Open Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym
5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews · Oconomowoc, WI
“Honestly I wish I could give this gym a 10 out of 5 start rating..and that’s an understatement. I’m extremely grateful I found this gym when I did and that I ultimately chose to tr…” — Jose