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BJJ Classes in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale has 8 BJJ gyms — including 6 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.
A & M Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Fort Lauderdale
5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale
5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Outer Heaven Jiu Jitsu Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Lauderdale
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Good to know in Fort Lauderdale
5 of the 8 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 Gracie Barra Fort Lauderdale, Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu, Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale 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.
- A & M Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (244)
- Gracie Barra Fort Lauderdale ★★★★★ 5 (166)
- Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale ★★★★★ 5 (161)
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.
- A & M Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (244)
- Gracie Barra Fort Lauderdale ★★★★★ 5 (166)
- Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale ★★★★★ 5 (161)
Kids & teen BJJ in Fort Lauderdale
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.
- A & M Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (244)
- Gracie Barra Fort Lauderdale ★★★★★ 5 (166)
- Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale ★★★★★ 5 (161)
BJJ in Fort Lauderdale: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Fort Lauderdale?
- Most Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 6 of the 8 gyms in Fort Lauderdale advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including A & M Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Barra Fort Lauderdale, Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 7 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes — 7 Fort Lauderdale gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.