BJJ Classes in St Paul, MN
St Paul has 5 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 4 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.
Grappler Station
5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Art MMA
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Doomsday BJJ/Sambo
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
Good to know in St Paul
1 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 Doomsday BJJ/Sambo.
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.
- Grappler Station ★★★★★ 5 (190)
- St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (152)
- Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (87)
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.
- Grappler Station ★★★★★ 5 (190)
- St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (152)
- Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (87)
Kids & teen BJJ in St Paul
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.
- Grappler Station ★★★★★ 5 (190)
- St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (152)
- Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (87)
BJJ in St Paul: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in St Paul?
- Most St Paul 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 St Paul gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 5 gyms in St Paul advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Grappler Station, St. Paul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Bellum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in St Paul?
- 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 St Paul 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 St Paul?
- Yes — 4 St Paul gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 2. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.