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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
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Infinity Jiu Jitsu Tennessee
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chattanooga
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga Team Pedro Sauer
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
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.
- Logica Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (112)
- Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga ★★★★★ 4.9 (43)
- Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.7 (37)
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.
- Logica Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (112)
- Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga ★★★★★ 4.9 (43)
- Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.7 (37)
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.
- Logica Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (112)
- Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga ★★★★★ 4.9 (43)
- Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.7 (37)
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.