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Private lessons are one-on-one (or small-group) sessions with an instructor, and they are the fastest way to make progress in BJJ: every minute is spent on you, so technique gets corrected in real time, questions get answered, and the pace fits exactly where you are. People book privates to build confidence before joining group classes, to fix specific positions or gaps, to train around a schedule that group timetables don't fit, or to prepare for competition. They tend to cost more per session than group classes, and availability depends on the instructor. Expect focused, tailored coaching, expect faster improvement than group classes alone, and ask the gym about rates and which coaches teach privately. The 1,940 gyms below offer private BJJ lessons — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
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Top-rated gyms for private BJJ lessons
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
MBJJ - MInc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Nova União Califórnia
5 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas
5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
Pooler Karate, Krav Maga, & Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 559 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 569 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.
Dominion MMA®
4.9 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Strong Style MMA and Training Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 468 reviews
Welcoming, family-friendly gym with martial arts classes (MMA, boxing, BJJ, wrestling) and open training options.
Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Somerset, MA
5 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Emerge Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Orlando
5 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
What members say about private lessons
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“We did private lesson with him to start because he was overwhelmed with all the kids.”
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“I took my kids here a few times for their private lessons, and board breaking events.”
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“They are patient and provide quality one-on-one time with students to help students better understand the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu.”
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“The personal training sessions especially made a huge difference in improving my technique and fitness.”
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