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BJJ Classes in Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton has 7 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 6 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.
Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ralph Gracie Pleasanton
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Good to know in Pleasanton
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu, Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu and Ralph Gracie Pleasanton.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Ralph Gracie Pleasanton 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.
- Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (71)
- Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (51)
- Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (42)
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.
- Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (71)
- Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (51)
- Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (42)
Kids & teen BJJ in Pleasanton
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.
- Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (71)
- Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (51)
- Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (42)
BJJ in Pleasanton: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Pleasanton?
- Most Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Pleasanton advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu, Tri-Valley Judo & Jiu-Jitsu, Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Pleasanton?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 6 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?
- Yes — 7 Pleasanton gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.