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BJJ Classes in Reno, NV

Reno has 11 BJJ gyms — including 8 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 9 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.

Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Reno

5 ★★★★★ 327 reviews

9333 Double R Blvd #1100, Reno, NV

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–14

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Life Jiu Jitsu Reno

5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

3993 S McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Renzo Gracie Academy Reno

4.9 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

6370 Mae Anne Ave #6, Reno, NV

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

ALLGROUND Jiu Jitsu - Reno

5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

5635 Riggins Ct Ste 14, Reno, NV

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gary Grate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Reno NV

4.9 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

1335 Airmotive Wy, Reno, NV

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Black Diamond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

1445 S Meadows Pkwy Ste 209, Reno, NV

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Komainu Yemaso Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Reno

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

7685 S Virginia St Ste A1, Reno, NV

BJJ gym No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

6275 Sharlands Ave. #1, Reno, NV

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Reno Jiu-Jitsu Collective

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

8985 Double Diamond Pkwy Bldg B Suite 3, Reno, NV

BJJ gym Kids & teens Affiliated no-ego, friendly academystrong kids programlegit lineage & affiliation

Omega Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

8798 N Red Rock Rd #202, Reno, NV

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated

L Hall Martial Arts Legacy LLC

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

2999 S Virginia St, Reno, NV

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Good to know in Reno

5 of the 11 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 Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Reno, Life Jiu Jitsu Reno, Renzo Gracie Academy Reno, ALLGROUND Jiu Jitsu - Reno, and 4 more.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gary Grate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Reno NV, Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy and Omega Jiu Jitsu 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.

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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.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Reno

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.

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BJJ in Reno: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Reno?
Most Reno 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 Reno gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 8 of the 11 gyms in Reno advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Reno, Life Jiu Jitsu Reno, Renzo Gracie Academy Reno. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Reno?
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 Reno 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 Reno?
Yes — 9 Reno gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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