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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

1734 34th St, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Kaizen Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

2415 23rd St, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

5800 Madison Ave Ste E-H, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Legacy Muay Thai and Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

7324 Folsom Blvd D, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Family gym featuring classes in Muay Thai kickboxing and Jiu-jitsu, plus weight-training.

Logic Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

4415 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA

4.8 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

4000 Truxel Rd #1, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–13

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell

5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

2300 Sutterville Rd A, Sacramento, CA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Sacramento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Yemaso BJJ

4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

3021 65th St, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

10th Planet Sacramento Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

8345 Folsom Blvd Ste 105, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Sacramento

5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

4501 Auburn Blvd #108, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento

5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

4120 El Camino Ave C, Sacramento, CA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Maxwell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

1150 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Premier Martial Arts Sacramento

3.9 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

7511 W Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA

Memberships around $200/mo Ages 3–19

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens no-ego, friendly academystrong kids programgood value / fair pricing

777 JiuJitsu

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

1805 Tribute Rd Ste h, Sacramento, CA

BJJ gym Kids & teens

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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

BJJ for beginners in Sacramento →

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.

Kids BJJ in Sacramento →

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.

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