BJJ Classes in Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee has 7 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee
4.9 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee
5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Grappling House Wrestling Club
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense Kick Boxing Fitness Mma
4.9 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Tallahassee
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
FSU JIU JITSU CLUB
Good to know in Tallahassee
4 of the 7 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 Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee and Gracie Barra Tallahassee.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Tallahassee 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.
- Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee ★★★★★ 4.9 (237)
- Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling ★★★★★ 5 (83)
- Grappling House Wrestling Club ★★★★★ 5 (12)
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.
- Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee ★★★★★ 4.9 (237)
- Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee ★★★★★ 5 (116)
- Grappling House Wrestling Club ★★★★★ 5 (12)
Kids & teen BJJ in Tallahassee
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.
- Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee ★★★★★ 4.9 (237)
- Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee ★★★★★ 5 (116)
- Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling ★★★★★ 5 (83)
BJJ in Tallahassee: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Tallahassee?
- Most Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Tallahassee advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Zicro Academy / Alliance Tallahassee, Positive Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling, Grappling House Wrestling Club. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Tallahassee?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
- Yes — 5 Tallahassee 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.