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BJJ Classes in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento has 14 BJJ gyms — including 10 with a free trial, 13 beginner-friendly, and 14 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.
Capitol Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Legacy Muay Thai and Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Family gym featuring classes in Muay Thai kickboxing and Jiu-jitsu, plus weight-training.
Logic Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA
4.8 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell
5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Sacramento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Yemaso BJJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Sacramento Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Sacramento
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Maxwell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Martial Arts Sacramento
3.9 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews
Good to know in Sacramento
5 of the 14 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 Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA, Sacramento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Yemaso BJJ, 10th Planet Sacramento Jiu Jitsu, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Kaizen Jiu Jitsu and Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA 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.
- Capitol Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (192)
- Kaizen Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (143)
- Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (90)
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.
- Capitol Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (192)
- Kaizen Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (143)
- Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (90)
Kids & teen BJJ in Sacramento
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.
- Capitol Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (192)
- Kaizen Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (143)
- Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (90)
BJJ in Sacramento: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Sacramento?
- A few Sacramento gyms list a membership around $200/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Sacramento gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 10 of the 14 gyms in Sacramento advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Capitol Jiu Jitsu, Kaizen Jiu Jitsu, Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Sacramento?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 13 Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
- Yes — 14 Sacramento 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.