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BJJ Classes in Glendale, CA
Glendale has 4 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Gracie Barra Glendale
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
TOTAL JIU-JITSU LA
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Animus Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Glendale
2 of the 4 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 Gracie Barra Glendale.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Glendale runs 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.
- Gracie Barra Glendale ★★★★★ 4.9 (52)
- KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (38)
- Animus Grappling ★★★★★ 5 (7)
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.
- Gracie Barra Glendale ★★★★★ 4.9 (52)
- KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (38)
- TOTAL JIU-JITSU LA ★★★★★ 4.8 (17)
Kids & teen BJJ in Glendale
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.
- Gracie Barra Glendale ★★★★★ 4.9 (52)
- KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (38)
- TOTAL JIU-JITSU LA ★★★★★ 4.8 (17)
BJJ in Glendale: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Glendale?
- Most Glendale 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 Glendale gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 4 gyms in Glendale advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Barra Glendale, KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Animus Grappling. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Glendale?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Glendale 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 Glendale?
- Yes — 4 Glendale 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.