BJJ Classes in Miami, FL
Miami has 29 BJJ gyms — including 18 with a free trial, 23 beginner-friendly, and 28 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.
Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Cardoso Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
First Order of Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Alpha Miami Grappling South
5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
MARIO SPERRY JIU JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Lotus Club Miami
4 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews
Mortalis Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra South Miami
5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (HEADQUARTERS)
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Alpha Miami Grappling Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
WKF Fitness, Karate, Jiujitsu, Kickboxing, Summer Camp and After School Program
5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Everyone Jiu-Jitsu Miami, FL
5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Miami Jiu-Jitsu Team
5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Westchester's BEST Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
FFA Mixed Martial Arts Miami
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Atos Miami
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Arena Combat Sports | Muay Thai Kickboxing | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Boxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Full-service martial arts academy offering classes in Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, and MMA.
LIRA JIU JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Daniel Perez Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dungeon Martial Arts / Reapers Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
305 Grappling
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Athletic Advance
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Favoreto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Brickell
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Sanctum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Lab Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Favoreto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Coconut Grove
4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
Grappling Arts Jiu-jitsu & Judo LLC
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Gentle Art Dojo Aventura – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Good to know in Miami
4 of the 29 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 MARIO SPERRY JIU JITSU, Mortalis Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Barra South Miami, Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (HEADQUARTERS), and 6 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? FFA Mixed Martial Arts Miami, Atos Miami and Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Athletic Advance 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.
- Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (203)
- Cardoso Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (139)
- Alpha Miami Grappling South ★★★★★ 5 (115)
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.
- Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (203)
- Cardoso Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (139)
- First Order of Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (134)
Kids & teen BJJ in Miami
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.
- Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (203)
- Cardoso Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (139)
- First Order of Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (134)
BJJ in Miami: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Miami?
- Most Miami 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 Miami gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 18 of the 29 gyms in Miami advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cardoso Jiu Jitsu, Alpha Miami Grappling South. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Miami?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 23 Miami 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 Miami?
- Yes — 28 Miami 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.