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BJJ Classes in Stamford, CT

Stamford has 5 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Stamford, CT)

5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

2770 Summer St 2nd floor, Stamford, CT

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong kids program

Ground Work Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

7 Hyde St, Stamford, CT

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

Carlson Gracie Team Stamford

4.9 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

76 Progress Dr Ste 238, Stamford, CT

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–12

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

Summit JiuJitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

579 Pacific St 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–14

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

Ronin Jiu Jitsu

81 Summer St, Stamford, CT

BJJ gym

Good to know in Stamford

2 of the 5 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 Carlson Gracie Team Stamford.

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 Stamford →

Kids & teen BJJ in Stamford

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 Stamford →

BJJ in Stamford: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Stamford?
Most Stamford 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 Stamford gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 3 of the 5 gyms in Stamford advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Stamford, CT), Carlson Gracie Team Stamford, Summit JiuJitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Stamford?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Stamford 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 Stamford?
Yes — 4 Stamford gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. 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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