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BJJ Classes in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has 30 BJJ gyms — including 19 with a free trial, 23 beginner-friendly, and 26 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.
Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renzo Gracie Los Angeles
4.8 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Autore BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sparta Academy
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Contemporary fitness facility offering free weights & Crossfit, kickboxing & martial arts classes.
Flow State Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Meraki
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
State-of-the-art academy offering jiu jitsu and grappling classes for adults and kids.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Rokah Karate & Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
The Coop BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
KATA JIU JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
STREET SPORTS JIU-JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school with classes for men, women & children, including private instruction.
Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
East LA Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Jun Chong Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
Waves Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Ocean Grown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
West Los Jiu Jitsu & Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Eagle Rock Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
This training center offers expert coaching in jiu-jitsu techniques to learners at all levels.
Gomez Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Selva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts
3.8 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Culver City
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Won Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
West La Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Los Angeles
13 of the 30 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 Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness, Renzo Gracie Los Angeles, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA, Autore BJJ, and 8 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? The Coop BJJ, Jun Chong Martial Arts Academy and West Los Jiu Jitsu & Boxing 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.
- Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (199)
- Like Water Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (162)
- Renzo Gracie Los Angeles ★★★★★ 4.8 (188)
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.
- Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (199)
- Like Water Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (162)
- Renzo Gracie Los Angeles ★★★★★ 4.8 (188)
Kids & teen BJJ in Los Angeles
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.
- Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness ★★★★★ 4.9 (199)
- Like Water Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (162)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA ★★★★★ 4.8 (128)
BJJ in Los Angeles: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Los Angeles?
- Among Los Angeles gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $35–$257. Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post them online — check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Do any Los Angeles gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 19 of the 30 gyms in Los Angeles advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness, Like Water Jiu Jitsu, Renzo Gracie Los Angeles. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Los Angeles?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 23 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
- Yes — 26 Los Angeles 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.