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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
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Jiu Jitsu Company
5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Logic Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Martinez BJJ Fitness Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Balance Studios HQ: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
RH Studios Bjj
5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Royal StriKing Muay Thai & BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Academy Philadelphia
5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
127 BJJ, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Balance Studios
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Osagame Martial Arts and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
Straightforward studio offering judo & jiu-jitsu for children & adults, plus kettlebell workouts.
Daniel Gracie Northeast Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Booth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Golden Fist Martial Arts of Philadelphia NE
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Graciephila Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The Garden MMA Jiu-Jitsu Privates
Sas Jiu-JItsu
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.
- Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Collective ★★★★★ 5 (252)
- The Jiu Jitsu Company ★★★★★ 5 (202)
- Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (140)
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.
- Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Collective ★★★★★ 5 (252)
- The Jiu Jitsu Company ★★★★★ 5 (202)
- Logic Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (186)
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.
- Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Collective ★★★★★ 5 (252)
- The Jiu Jitsu Company ★★★★★ 5 (202)
- Logic Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (186)
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.