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BJJ Classes in Montclair, CA
Montclair has 2 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial and 2 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.
Gladiator Jiu Jitsu Family
5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
DNA Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Montclair
1 of the 2 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 DNA Jiu Jitsu.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? DNA Jiu Jitsu 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.
- Gladiator Jiu Jitsu Family ★★★★★ 5 (105)
- DNA Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (8)
Kids & teen BJJ in Montclair
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.
- Gladiator Jiu Jitsu Family ★★★★★ 5 (105)
- DNA Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (8)
BJJ in Montclair: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Montclair?
- Most Montclair 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 Montclair gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 2 gyms in Montclair advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gladiator Jiu Jitsu Family, DNA Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Montclair?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. Most gyms run dedicated beginner or fundamentals classes. 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 Montclair?
- Yes — 2 Montclair 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.