Women's BJJ Classes
Women's BJJ covers both dedicated women-only classes and gyms that simply work hard to be welcoming rooms for women, and it draws people for every reason there is — real self-defense, a genuinely fun full-body workout, confidence and community, or serious competition. A women's class can make a first step feel far less intimidating, with a room and often a coach who understand what walking in for the first time is like. You do not need any background or athleticism to start, and all levels train together at most gyms. Expect the same real technique taught in any class, expect a supportive room, and check the schedule for which sessions are women-only versus all-welcome. The 1,537 gyms below offer women's BJJ classes — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
Top-rated gyms for women's BJJ classes
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 837 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kimura Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boca Raton
5 ★★★★★ 730 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
MBJJ - MInc Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Nova União Califórnia
5 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas
5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Post Falls
4.9 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Elite Mixed Martial Arts - Westchase
4.9 ★★★★★ 476 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
Gracie Barra Orlando
5 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Haven Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Odyssey Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 394 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
What members say about women's bjj
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“The women’s-only classes are so welcoming, and there’s a growing group of incredible women here who make training even more fun and empowering.”
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“I especially loved the dedicated women’s class—it’s hard to find that kind of intention in BJJ gyms, and I found it here.”
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“They even offer an all-ladies class on Saturdays.”
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“She has a women’s only class that’s phenomenal!”
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