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BJJ Gyms in Indiana
87 BJJ gyms across 61 cities in Indiana — including 35 with a free trial, 48 beginner-friendly, and 66 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Indiana now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Indiana
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Greenwood
- Elkhart
- Evansville
- Clarksville
- Kokomo
- Plainfield
- Terre Haute
- Valparaiso
- Avon
- Bloomington
- Bluffton
- Brownsburg
- Carmel
- Chesterton
- Columbus
- Corydon
- Crown Point
- Danville
- Dunkirk
- Fishers
- Franklin
- Georgetown
- Goshen
- Granger
- Greencastle
- Greendale
- Guilford
- Hebron
- Highland
- Hobart
- Jeffersonville
- Lafayette
- LaGrange
- Lawrenceburg
- Lebanon
- Logansport
- Michigan City
- Mishawaka
- Monticello
- Muncie
- Nappanee
- New Albany
- New Castle
- North Manchester
- Pendleton
- Portage
- Rensselaer
- Rochester
- Schererville
- Shelbyville
- South Bend
- Speedway
- Sullivan
- Swayzee
- Thorntown
- Walkerton
- Warsaw
- Westville
- Zionsville
Featured BJJ gyms in Indiana
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Indiana ranking →
Bushido Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Corral's Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Fight Lab by Lee Bros
4.9 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Stockman Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
More ways to train in Indiana
- Best BJJ gyms in Indiana — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 48 beginner-friendly gyms in Indiana, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 66 gyms in Indiana with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 35 gyms in Indiana offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 14 gyms in Indiana with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Carlson Gracie locations in Indiana
BJJ programs in Indiana
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Indiana
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Indiana gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Indiana: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Indiana?
- Our directory lists 87 BJJ gyms across 61 cities in Indiana. The cities with the most are Indianapolis (11), Fort Wayne (5), Greenwood (4).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Indiana?
- Most Indiana gyms don't post prices online. Across BJJ gyms in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$120 (median around $70). BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Indiana?
- Yes — 35 gyms in Indiana advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Indiana?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 48 Indiana gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 66 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.