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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

7901 Valcasi Dr, Arlington, TX

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

Aloisio Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy TX

5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

1144 W Main St, Arlington, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–18

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

DFW Boxing Club - MMA, KickBoxing, Muay Thai Gym - Arlington

4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

2075 E Division St, Arlington, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

TX Black Belt Academy Arlington

4.8 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

1618 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Bushido Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

1304 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Arlington Martial Arts - Youth Boxing & MMA Fitness for Kids

4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

2075 E Division St, Arlington, TX

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

FLOW Grappling Club - Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing - South Arlington

5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

102 E Interstate 20 Suite 120, Arlington, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Competition team no-ego, friendly academystrong kids programbuilds confidence & discipline

Watkins Wrecking Crew Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

5100 W Sublett Rd Ste 120, Arlington, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong kids program

Premier Martial Arts West Arlington

4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

5801 W Interstate 20 #310, Arlington, TX

Ages 3–19

BJJ gym Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong kids program

Covenant Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

1013 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX

BJJ gym no-ego, friendly academy

DFW MMA - Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Boxing Fight Team - Arlington

5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

2071 E Division St, Arlington, TX

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginners

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Arlington

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

1902 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Affiliated strong technique & fundamentalsbuilds confidence & discipline

Budri’s Brazilian jujitsu

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

1128 Lone Ivory Trail, Arlington, TX

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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.

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.

BJJ for beginners in Arlington →

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.

Kids BJJ in Arlington →

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.

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