BJJ Classes in Omaha, NE
Omaha has 13 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 10 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.
Lōkahi Jiu-Jitsu Collective
5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Ares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Omaha
5 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Combat Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kaizen Submission Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Dojo Omaha
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Savage Citizen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Omaha's Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo, School of Martial Arts and Eastern Healing Arts
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Narrow Path Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Carlson Gracie Omaha / Coyote BJJ Team
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Good to know in Omaha
6 of the 13 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 Lōkahi Jiu-Jitsu Collective, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha, Katabami Ju-Jitsu Dojo, School of Martial Arts and Eastern Healing Arts and Carlson Gracie Omaha / Coyote BJJ Team.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha and Carlson Gracie Omaha / Coyote BJJ Team run 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.
- Ares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Omaha ★★★★★ 5 (96)
- Premier Combat Center ★★★★★ 4.7 (125)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha ★★★★★ 4.8 (49)
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.
- Lōkahi Jiu-Jitsu Collective ★★★★★ 5 (157)
- Ares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Omaha ★★★★★ 5 (96)
- Kaizen Submission Grappling ★★★★★ 5 (76)
Kids & teen BJJ in Omaha
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.
- Lōkahi Jiu-Jitsu Collective ★★★★★ 5 (157)
- Ares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Omaha ★★★★★ 5 (96)
- Premier Combat Center ★★★★★ 4.7 (125)
BJJ in Omaha: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Omaha?
- Most Omaha 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 Omaha gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 13 gyms in Omaha advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ares Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Omaha, Premier Combat Center, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Omaha?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 8 Omaha 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 Omaha?
- Yes — 10 Omaha gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.