BJJ Classes in Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne has 5 BJJ gyms — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
The Fight Lab by Lee Bros
4.9 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Classic martial arts school offering Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults & children, plus private lessons.
Get A Grip Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Good to know in Fort Wayne
2 of the 5 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 The Fight Lab by Lee Bros and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? The Fight Lab by Lee Bros 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.
- The Fight Lab by Lee Bros ★★★★★ 4.9 (166)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne ★★★★★ 5 (44)
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.
- The Fight Lab by Lee Bros ★★★★★ 4.9 (166)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne ★★★★★ 5 (44)
- The Fort Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (2)
Kids & teen BJJ in Fort Wayne
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.
- The Fight Lab by Lee Bros ★★★★★ 4.9 (166)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne ★★★★★ 5 (44)
- Jackson Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (6)
BJJ in Fort Wayne: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Fort Wayne?
- A few Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 5 gyms in Fort Wayne advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including The Fight Lab by Lee Bros, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Fort Wayne?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
- Yes — 4 Fort Wayne gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.