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BJJ Classes in San Diego, CA
San Diego has 38 BJJ gyms — including 22 with a free trial, 32 beginner-friendly, and 36 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.
Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego - HQ
5 ★★★★★ 2,051 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,368 reviews
North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ
5 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego
5 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Tama Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
TFI Jiu Jitsu Pacific Beach
5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
SWAMA Muay Thai - Imperial Beach
4.8 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu in San Diego - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Pacific Beach Fight Center
5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Clark Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- San Diego
5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Eidson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rasai Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
University of Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
OB Jiu-Jitsu Collective
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Five Peaks Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Scripps Ranch Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Arashi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Barum Jiu-Jitsu San Diego
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
KAINGA Jiu Jitsu Chula Vista
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Lebre Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
1802 Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Original Stronghold Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
Gracie Barra Sorrento Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Downtown Jiu Jitsu and Fitness SD
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fabio Santos
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Ocean Beach Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Villanueva Grappling Arts / Six blades Jiu Jitsu La Mesa
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sagrado Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
SyQ Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Mauricio Rizzada Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Carmel Valley Jiu Jitsu
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in San Diego
13 of the 38 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 Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego - HQ, Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ, Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego, Tama Jiu-Jitsu, and 13 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ, Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego, Tama Jiu-Jitsu, Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego - Rancho Bernardo, and 5 more 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.
- Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego - HQ ★★★★★ 5 (2,051)
- Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ ★★★★★ 5 (212)
- Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego ★★★★★ 5 (174)
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.
- Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego - HQ ★★★★★ 5 (2,051)
- THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego ★★★★★ 4.8 (1,368)
- North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (239)
Kids & teen BJJ in San Diego
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.
- Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego - HQ ★★★★★ 5 (2,051)
- THE ARENA | The Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA & Muay Thai Gym in San Diego ★★★★★ 4.8 (1,368)
- North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (239)
BJJ in San Diego: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in San Diego?
- Most San Diego 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 San Diego gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 22 of the 38 gyms in San Diego advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego - HQ, Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ, Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in San Diego?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 32 San Diego 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 San Diego?
- Yes — 36 San Diego 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.