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BJJ Classes in Ventura, CA
Ventura has 9 BJJ gyms — including 7 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 9 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.
Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu - Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Academy!
5 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Ventura
5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Ventura
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Morumbi Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy - Ventura
4.3 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Evolve Jiu Jitsu Ventura
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Channel Islands BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
Memento Mori Grappling Club
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Archer Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Ventura
3 of the 9 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 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Ventura, Gracie Barra Ventura and Evolve Jiu Jitsu Ventura.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Ventura 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.
- Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu - Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Academy! ★★★★★ 5 (205)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Ventura ★★★★★ 5 (45)
- Gracie Barra Ventura ★★★★★ 4.9 (40)
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.
- Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu - Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Academy! ★★★★★ 5 (205)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Ventura ★★★★★ 5 (45)
- Gracie Barra Ventura ★★★★★ 4.9 (40)
Kids & teen BJJ in Ventura
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.
- Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu - Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Academy! ★★★★★ 5 (205)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Ventura ★★★★★ 5 (45)
- Gracie Barra Ventura ★★★★★ 4.9 (40)
BJJ in Ventura: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Ventura?
- A few Ventura gyms list a membership around $350/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 Ventura gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 7 of the 9 gyms in Ventura advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu - Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Academy!, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Ventura, Gracie Barra Ventura. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Ventura?
- 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 Ventura 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 Ventura?
- Yes — 9 Ventura 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.