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BJJ Competition Teams
A competition team is the tournament side of a gym: a structured program for members who want to test their skills on the mat, usually with extra sessions, sharper live rounds, and a coach guiding each athlete's development and tournament schedule. Joining one is a real commitment and entirely optional — the majority of BJJ members never compete, and a competition team's existence is simply a sign of a gym with serious coaching and depth. It suits dedicated trainees drawn to competition and the discipline it demands. Expect higher intensity, expect an earned path onto the team, and — if competing is a someday goal — expect to spend time in regular classes building your base first. The 3,805 gyms below offer a BJJ competition team — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
Top-rated gyms for a BJJ competition team
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego - HQ
5 ★★★★★ 2,051 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
MBJJ - MInc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Nova União Califórnia
5 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas
5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
Central PA Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 574 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Metro Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Strategic Combat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 549 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Upbeat gym offering mixed martial arts classes for all ages, including kickboxing, Muay Thai & more.
Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 486 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase
4.9 ★★★★★ 476 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
What members say about competition team
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“If you are looking for great jiu jitsu and coaching from a proven practitioner and competitor, Alvarez Jiu Jitsu is the place!”
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“The training environment feels safe and supportive, with partners who genuinely help each other improve rather than compete against each other.”
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“Also Alex Martins is a top competitor and world champion so you know you are getting the best of the best at this academy.”
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“Started here from scratch in both gi/no-gi BJJ and within 5 months of training felt comfortable to compete @NAGA (won silver in no-gi and bronze in gi white belt).”
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