Looking for BJJ classes in Miami? Our directory tracks the academies worth rolling at — from beginner-friendly fundamentals and kids' classes to serious competition teams. Use the map and rankings below to find your gym, compare what each one offers, and grab a free trial before you commit.
4 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The smartest way to start: these academies offer a free trial class or a discounted intro deal, so you can experience the coaching and the room before you commit: Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cardoso Jiu Jitsu, Alpha Miami Grappling South, MARIO SPERRY JIU JITSU, Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (HEADQUARTERS), Alpha Miami Grappling Jiu Jitsu. Try a couple before choosing. Check each academy's schedule for current offers, and see the full list on our free trial page.
New to the mats? These academies flag beginner-welcoming or fundamentals classes: Lotus Club Miami, Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cardoso Jiu Jitsu, First Order of Jiu-Jitsu, Alpha Miami Grappling South, MARIO SPERRY JIU JITSU. You do not need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to start — read what to expect at your first class, or browse every beginner-friendly gym in the directory.
Looking for classes for your child? These Miami academies flag kids' or youth programs: Lotus Club Miami, Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cardoso Jiu Jitsu, First Order of Jiu-Jitsu, Alpha Miami Grappling South, MARIO SPERRY JIU JITSU. See our kids' age guide for what age to start and how academies keep it safe, or browse all kids BJJ gyms.
BJJ academies in Miami often teach other martial arts under the same roof, so you can add striking or another grappling art on one membership. See how the disciplines compare in our BJJ vs judo, wrestling and MMA guide, or browse the other martial arts each academy offers and the BJJ class types available.
Lets clarify that all this bad reviews are from people that have never trained at Lotus. 4 guys walked in the class and challenged the sensei to fight. It was 4 against 1, it was a prank but looked real, then the sensei lost his temper. I would love to see how other people would react if threatened by four guys.
Best place to train jiu-jitsu. Very welcoming, classes for all levels. You'll always have a great time. Fast forward 4 years later. I'm still with Fight Sports, the last one training out of a group of about 20 officers that were training with me (they dropped out for various reasons).
Having trained at a few other places prior, it was immediately obvious that the culture at Cardoso was different. Great environment to learn and train. Focused training, and they push you to your limits.
