BJJ Classes in Melbourne, FL
Melbourne has 6 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 6 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.
Carlson Gracie JiuJitsu Hot Box MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
American Killer Bees HQ
5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Control Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
LSBJJ - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Academy Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Grapple Cove
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Melbourne
2 of the 6 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 JiuJitsu Hot Box MMA and The Academy Jiu Jitsu.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? The Academy Jiu Jitsu 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.
- American Killer Bees HQ ★★★★★ 5 (175)
- LSBJJ - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY ★★★★★ 4.8 (53)
- The Academy Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.8 (48)
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.
- Carlson Gracie JiuJitsu Hot Box MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (221)
- American Killer Bees HQ ★★★★★ 5 (175)
- Control Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (95)
Kids & teen BJJ in Melbourne
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.
- Carlson Gracie JiuJitsu Hot Box MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (221)
- American Killer Bees HQ ★★★★★ 5 (175)
- Control Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (95)
BJJ in Melbourne: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Melbourne?
- A few Melbourne gyms list a membership around $20/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 Melbourne gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 6 gyms in Melbourne advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including American Killer Bees HQ, LSBJJ - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY, The Academy Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Melbourne?
- 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
- Yes — 6 Melbourne 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.