BJJ Classes in Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers has 13 BJJ gyms — including 7 with a free trial, 11 beginner-friendly, and 13 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.
City of Palms Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
New World Defense & Fitness - Gym, Krav Maga, Boxing, BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good Boy Family - Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gym offering Muay Thai instruction from 7-time world-champion fitness advocate Cosmo Alexandre.
Fight Me Combat Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Gym offering classes in boxing, Muay Thai, jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and wrestling.
Vickery Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Legacy Submission Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Fort Myers
4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fort Myers
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fort Myers
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
ELEV8 Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Silverback Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Good to know in Fort Myers
3 of the 13 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 City of Palms Jiu Jitsu, New World Defense & Fitness - Gym, Krav Maga, Boxing, BJJ, Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Vickery Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, and 2 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Vickery Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, Legacy Submission Grappling and Gracie Barra Fort Myers 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.
- City of Palms Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (259)
- New World Defense & Fitness - Gym, Krav Maga, Boxing, BJJ ★★★★★ 5 (243)
- Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (157)
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.
- City of Palms Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (259)
- New World Defense & Fitness - Gym, Krav Maga, Boxing, BJJ ★★★★★ 5 (243)
- Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (157)
Kids & teen BJJ in Fort Myers
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.
- City of Palms Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (259)
- New World Defense & Fitness - Gym, Krav Maga, Boxing, BJJ ★★★★★ 5 (243)
- Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (157)
BJJ in Fort Myers: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Fort Myers?
- Most Fort Myers 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 Myers gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 7 of the 13 gyms in Fort Myers advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including City of Palms Jiu Jitsu, New World Defense & Fitness - Gym, Krav Maga, Boxing, BJJ, Team Marcelo Pereira Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Fort Myers?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 11 Fort Myers 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 Myers?
- Yes — 13 Fort Myers 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.