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BJJ Classes in Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita has 11 BJJ gyms — including 9 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 11 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.
Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dream Martial Arts and Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ultra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sanders BJJ - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Mario Aiello Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Valencia
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Valencia
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Flow Jiu Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ultra Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Santa Clarita
2 of the 11 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 Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Ultra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts, and 4 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Mario Aiello Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Valencia, Gracie Barra Valencia and Flow Jiu Jitsu Club 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.
- Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (230)
- Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (193)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (72)
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.
- Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (230)
- Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (193)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (72)
Kids & teen BJJ in Santa Clarita
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.
- Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (230)
- Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (193)
- Dream Martial Arts and Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (105)
BJJ in Santa Clarita: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Santa Clarita?
- Most Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 9 of the 11 gyms in Santa Clarita advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Santa Clarita?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 8 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?
- Yes — 11 Santa Clarita 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.