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BJJ Classes in Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City has 7 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.

Studio 1908 Jiu Jitsu by Miyao Brothers

5 ★★★★★ 313 reviews

460 Grand St Ground Floor, Jersey City, NJ

Ages 4–14

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

Procel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

189 Brunswick St, Jersey City, NJ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–14

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

TRA - Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews

372 9th St Unit B, Jersey City, NJ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–8

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

Renzo Gracie Jersey City

4.9 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

2815 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ

🥋 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

Martial arts academy offering daily classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults, teens & kids.

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Jersey City, NJ)

4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

170 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Unity Jiu Jitsu Jersey City

4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

660 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ

🥋 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

Mundo BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

52 Graham St, Jersey City, NJ

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

Good to know in Jersey City

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 TRA - Jiu Jitsu, Renzo Gracie Jersey City, Unity Jiu Jitsu Jersey City and Mundo BJJ.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Studio 1908 Jiu Jitsu by Miyao Brothers and TRA - 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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

BJJ for beginners in Jersey City →

Kids & teen BJJ in Jersey City

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 Jersey City: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Jersey City?
Most Jersey City 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 Jersey City gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Jersey City advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Procel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, TRA - Jiu Jitsu, Renzo Gracie Jersey City. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Jersey City?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 7 Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
Yes — 7 Jersey City 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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