BJJ Classes in Arlington, TX
Arlington has 13 BJJ gyms — including 6 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 10 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.
Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy TX
5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
DFW Boxing Club - MMA, KickBoxing, Muay Thai Gym - Arlington
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
TX Black Belt Academy Arlington
4.8 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Bushido Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
FLOW Grappling Club - Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing - South Arlington
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Watkins Wrecking Crew Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Martial Arts West Arlington
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
DFW MMA - Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Boxing Fight Team - Arlington
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Arlington
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
Good to know in Arlington
3 of the 13 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 Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Arlington.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Watkins Wrecking Crew Martial Arts 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.
- Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy TX ★★★★★ 5 (138)
- DFW Boxing Club - MMA, KickBoxing, Muay Thai Gym - Arlington ★★★★★ 4.9 (112)
- TX Black Belt Academy Arlington ★★★★★ 4.8 (80)
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.
- Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (754)
- Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy TX ★★★★★ 5 (138)
- DFW Boxing Club - MMA, KickBoxing, Muay Thai Gym - Arlington ★★★★★ 4.9 (112)
Kids & teen BJJ in Arlington
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.
- Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (754)
- Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy TX ★★★★★ 5 (138)
- DFW Boxing Club - MMA, KickBoxing, Muay Thai Gym - Arlington ★★★★★ 4.9 (112)
BJJ in Arlington: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Arlington?
- Most Arlington gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Arlington gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 6 of the 13 gyms in Arlington advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy TX, DFW Boxing Club - MMA, KickBoxing, Muay Thai Gym - Arlington, TX Black Belt Academy Arlington. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Arlington?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 8 Arlington 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 Arlington?
- Yes — 10 Arlington gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.