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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
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Zai Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
SubCulture Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Arena BJJ Livermore
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
- Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (46)
- Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore ★★★★★ 4.8 (36)
- SubCulture Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (27)
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.
- Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore ★★★★★ 4.8 (36)
- SubCulture Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (27)
- Arena BJJ Livermore ★★★★★ 5 (2)
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.
- Darcio Lira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (46)
- Zai Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (39)
- Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Livermore ★★★★★ 4.8 (36)
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.