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BJJ Classes in Del Mar, CA
Del Mar has 2 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 2 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.
Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Surfight Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Del Mar
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Surfight Jiu Jitsu.
Plan your first class
This gym offers 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.
- Surfight Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (66)
New to BJJ?
This gym is 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.
- Surfight Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (66)
Kids & teen BJJ in Del Mar
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.
- Del Mar Jiu-Jitsu Club ★★★★★ 5 (330)
- Surfight Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (66)
BJJ in Del Mar: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Del Mar?
- A few Del Mar gyms list a membership around $20/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 Del Mar gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 2 gyms in Del Mar advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Surfight Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Del Mar?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Del Mar gym is 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 Del Mar?
- Yes — 2 Del Mar 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.