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BJJ Classes in Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga has 6 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.

Logica Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

810 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga

4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

6211 Lee Hwy #236, Chattanooga, TN

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $85/mo Ages 14+

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

Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

3901 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Infinity Jiu Jitsu Tennessee

5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

7633 E Brainerd Rd #117, Chattanooga, TN

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

Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chattanooga

5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

6219 Lee Hwy #7, Chattanooga, TN

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

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga Team Pedro Sauer

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

7156 Tyner Crossing Dr, Chattanooga, TN

BJJ gym Affiliated no-ego, friendly academybuilds confidence & discipline

Good to know in Chattanooga

1 of the 6 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 Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chattanooga and Gracie Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga Team Pedro Sauer.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs women's BJJ.

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.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Chattanooga

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.

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BJJ in Chattanooga: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Chattanooga?
A few Chattanooga gyms list a membership around $85/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 Chattanooga gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 3 of the 6 gyms in Chattanooga advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Logica Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga, Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Chattanooga?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?
Yes — 5 Chattanooga gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 14. 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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