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BJJ Classes in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach has 9 BJJ gyms — including 6 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.
The Jiu-Jitsu League
5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Blue Collar Grappling - Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling Academy
5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Long Beach
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Long Beach
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Carpio Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Grounded Grit Jiu-Jitsu Studio
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Oddball Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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Good to know in Long Beach
2 of the 9 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 The Jiu-Jitsu League, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach, Gracie Barra Long Beach, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Long Beach, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Carpio Jiu Jitsu and Grounded Grit Jiu-Jitsu Studio 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.
- The Jiu-Jitsu League ★★★★★ 5 (167)
- Blue Collar Grappling - Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling Academy ★★★★★ 5 (60)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach ★★★★★ 5 (44)
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.
- The Jiu-Jitsu League ★★★★★ 5 (167)
- Blue Collar Grappling - Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling Academy ★★★★★ 5 (60)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach ★★★★★ 5 (44)
Kids & teen BJJ in Long Beach
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.
- The Jiu-Jitsu League ★★★★★ 5 (167)
- Blue Collar Grappling - Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling Academy ★★★★★ 5 (60)
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach ★★★★★ 5 (44)
BJJ in Long Beach: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Long Beach?
- Most Long Beach 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 Long Beach gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 6 of the 9 gyms in Long Beach advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including The Jiu-Jitsu League, Blue Collar Grappling - Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling Academy, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Long Beach. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Long Beach?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 8 Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
- Yes — 7 Long Beach gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.