BJJ Classes in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville has 17 BJJ gyms — including 12 with a free trial, 16 beginner-friendly, and 16 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.
Bill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville
5 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Gracie Barra Jacksonville
5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Juggernaut Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Jacksonville Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Logic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Jacksonville
5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Jacksonville Xequemate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Old School Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Brazilian Top Team, Jacksonville FL
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BlackHat Jiu Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Studio 8 BJJ/Jean Jacques Machado - Mandarin
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renaissance of Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Legacy Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Knuckle up Jacksonville Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
4.6 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
Torres Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Lykeion Jiu-Jitsu
4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews
Good to know in Jacksonville
2 of the 17 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 Bill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville, Gracie Barra Jacksonville, Juggernaut Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and 9 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Jacksonville, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows, Studio 8 BJJ/Jean Jacques Machado - Mandarin and Knuckle up Jacksonville Jean Jacques Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness 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.
- Bill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association ★★★★★ 4.9 (205)
- Gracie Barra Jacksonville ★★★★★ 5 (150)
- Juggernaut Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
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.
- Bill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association ★★★★★ 4.9 (205)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville ★★★★★ 5 (168)
- Juggernaut Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
Kids & teen BJJ in Jacksonville
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.
- Bill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association ★★★★★ 4.9 (205)
- Gracie Barra Jacksonville ★★★★★ 5 (150)
- Juggernaut Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
BJJ in Jacksonville: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Jacksonville?
- Most Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 12 of the 17 gyms in Jacksonville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Bill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association, Gracie Barra Jacksonville, Juggernaut 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 Jacksonville?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 16 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
- Yes — 16 Jacksonville 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.