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BJJ Classes in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia has 22 BJJ gyms — including 10 with a free trial, 14 beginner-friendly, and 18 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.

Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Collective

5 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

2137 E Huntingdon St Ste W1100, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 2–5

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

The Jiu Jitsu Company

5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews

31 S 2nd St 2nd floor Unit C-5, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–12

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

Logic Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

1360 N American St, Philadelphia, PA

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

Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

2301 N Front St 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 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

Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

1760 Barbara St, Philadelphia, PA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Private lessons expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

4542 Baltimore Ave 2nd Fl, Philadelphia, PA

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

Martinez BJJ Fitness Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

3511 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA

BJJ gym Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academyactive competition team

Balance Studios HQ: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

1314 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

2100 Chestnut St 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

RH Studios Bjj

5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

10000 Sandmeyer Ln, Philadelphia, PA

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

Royal StriKing Muay Thai & BJJ

4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

2013 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Gracie Academy Philadelphia

5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

1231 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 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

127 BJJ, LLC

5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

123 Leverington Ave Ste P2, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Balance Studios

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

7530 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated no-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentalsgreat workout & conditioning

Osagame Martial Arts and Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

1168 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

BJJ gym Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academybuilds confidence & discipline

Straightforward studio offering judo & jiu-jitsu for children & adults, plus kettlebell workouts.

Daniel Gracie Northeast Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

2614 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA

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

Booth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

8704 Crispin St, Philadelphia, PA

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

Golden Fist Martial Arts of Philadelphia NE

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

915 Levick St #2, Philadelphia, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens strong kids programbuilds confidence & discipline

Graciephila Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

3083 Holme Ave, Philadelphia, PA

BJJ gym Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated no-ego, friendly academy

The Garden MMA Jiu-Jitsu Privates

2551 Trenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Memberships around $15/mo

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated

Sas Jiu-JItsu

, Philadelphia, PA

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Good to know in Philadelphia

9 of the 22 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 Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Collective, The Jiu Jitsu Company, Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Martinez BJJ Fitness Center, and 9 more.

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 Philadelphia →

Kids & teen BJJ in Philadelphia

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.

Kids BJJ in Philadelphia →

BJJ in Philadelphia: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Philadelphia?
A few Philadelphia gyms list a membership around $15/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Philadelphia gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 10 of the 22 gyms in Philadelphia advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Collective, The Jiu Jitsu Company, Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Philadelphia?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 14 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Yes — 18 Philadelphia 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.

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