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BJJ Classes in Anaheim, CA
Anaheim has 10 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 9 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra West Anaheim
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ease Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Javier Blanchard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.1 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews
Welcome to the Jungle Jiu Jitsu Boxing Orange
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
West Anaheim Jiu-Jitsu Explorers
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
End Game Jiu Jitsu
Good to know in Anaheim
2 of the 10 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School, Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim, Gracie Barra West Anaheim and West Anaheim Jiu-Jitsu Explorers.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School and Gracie Barra West Anaheim run women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School ★★★★★ 5 (138)
- Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush ★★★★★ 4.9 (77)
- Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim ★★★★★ 5 (53)
New to BJJ?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush ★★★★★ 4.9 (77)
- Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim ★★★★★ 5 (53)
- Gracie Barra West Anaheim ★★★★★ 4.9 (37)
Kids & teen BJJ in Anaheim
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School ★★★★★ 5 (138)
- Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush ★★★★★ 4.9 (77)
- Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim ★★★★★ 5 (53)
BJJ in Anaheim: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Anaheim?
- Most Anaheim gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Anaheim gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 10 gyms in Anaheim advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School, Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush, Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Anaheim. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Anaheim?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 7 Anaheim gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
- Are there kids' BJJ classes in Anaheim?
- Yes — 9 Anaheim gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.