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BJJ Classes in Livermore, CA

Livermore has 5 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.

Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

1601 Railroad Ave, Livermore, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Zai Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

2650 Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore, CA

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons no-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentalsstrong kids program

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

1861 Second St, Livermore, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–15

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

SubCulture Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Entrance and parking on S M St and, 1855 First St, Second St Unit B, Livermore, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Arena BJJ Livermore

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

4555 Las Positas Rd Unit e, Livermore, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Good to know in Livermore

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore.

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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Livermore

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.

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BJJ in Livermore: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Livermore?
Most Livermore 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 Livermore gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 4 of the 5 gyms in Livermore advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts, Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore, SubCulture Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Livermore?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Livermore 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 Livermore?
Yes — 5 Livermore gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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