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BJJ Classes in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield has 16 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 14 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.
Llamas Competition Team Martial Arts and Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Eric Nolan's Xtreme Training Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Camarillo JiuJitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ferny Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
IV | Four Pillars Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rio Bravo Jiu-Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Defcon Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Latif Kadri PHD BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
Piranha Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
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Good to know in Bakersfield
6 of the 16 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 Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj, Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu and IV | Four Pillars Jiu Jitsu.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Camarillo JiuJitsu, Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj and Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu 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.
- Camarillo JiuJitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (40)
- Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj ★★★★★ 4.8 (33)
- Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu ★★★★★ 4.8 (31)
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.
- South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (45)
- Camarillo JiuJitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (40)
- Ferny Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.7 (47)
Kids & teen BJJ in Bakersfield
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.
- Llamas Competition Team Martial Arts and Fitness ★★★★★ 4.8 (73)
- South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (45)
- Eric Nolan's Xtreme Training Center ★★★★☆ 4.4 (70)
BJJ in Bakersfield: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Bakersfield?
- A few Bakersfield gyms list a membership around $160/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Bakersfield gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 16 gyms in Bakersfield advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Camarillo JiuJitsu, Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj, Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Bakersfield?
- 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield?
- Yes — 14 Bakersfield gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.