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BJJ Classes in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids has 7 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 6 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.
Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids
5 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Triumph Gym
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Unity Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Vanguard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Better World BJJ
Good to know in Grand Rapids
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 Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu, Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids.
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.
- Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (346)
- Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids ★★★★★ 5 (218)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids ★★★★★ 5 (39)
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.
- Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (346)
- Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids ★★★★★ 5 (218)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids ★★★★★ 5 (39)
Kids & teen BJJ in Grand Rapids
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.
- Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (346)
- Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids ★★★★★ 5 (218)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids ★★★★★ 5 (39)
BJJ in Grand Rapids: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Grand Rapids?
- Most Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Grand Rapids advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu, Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Grand Rapids?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
- Yes — 6 Grand Rapids 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.