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BJJ Classes in Dallas, TX

Dallas has 16 BJJ gyms — including 8 with a free trial, 12 beginner-friendly, and 14 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.

Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas

5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews

427 W Commerce St, Dallas, TX

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

Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

11661 Preston Rd #186, Dallas, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas

5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

5706 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 230, Dallas, TX

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

New Concept Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

7035 Greenville Ave #101a, Dallas, TX

Ages 4–18

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

5 Elements Studio Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

2613 N Carroll Ave, Dallas, TX

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

Boon Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

5757 W Lovers Ln #217, Dallas, TX

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands

4.9 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

10675 E NW Hwy Ste 2900, Dallas, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–17

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

Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym

5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 350, Dallas, 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

Abdias Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Dallas, TX

4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

900 E Clarendon Dr #170, Dallas, TX

Memberships around $150/mo

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

Academy of Champions Jiu Jitsu in Dallas

5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

14225 Inwood Rd #225, Dallas, 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

The Grappling Institute

4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

1343 Plowman Ave, Dallas, TX

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

Perennial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

423 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

3406 Easy St, Dallas, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Los Jacintos Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

2419 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Malicious Grounds Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

2112 S Cockrell Hill Rd Suite A, Dallas, TX

BJJ gym Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academy

Black Wolf Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

4422 Live Oak St #100, Dallas, TX

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–16

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated builds confidence & discipline

Good to know in Dallas

5 of the 16 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 Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas, Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy, Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas, Abdias Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Dallas, TX, and 1 more.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas, Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy, Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas, 5 Elements Studio Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness, and 3 more run 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 Dallas

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 Dallas: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Dallas?
A few Dallas gyms list a membership around $150/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 Dallas gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 8 of the 16 gyms in Dallas advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy, Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands, Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Dallas?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 12 Dallas 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 Dallas?
Yes — 14 Dallas 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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