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
Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas
5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
New Concept Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
5 Elements Studio Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Boon Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands
4.9 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym
5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Abdias Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Dallas, TX
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Academy of Champions Jiu Jitsu in Dallas
5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Grappling Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
Perennial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Los Jacintos Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Malicious Grounds Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Black Wolf Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
- Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (166)
- Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands ★★★★★ 4.9 (115)
- Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym ★★★★★ 5 (81)
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.
- Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas ★★★★★ 5 (565)
- Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas ★★★★★ 5 (155)
- New Concept Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (155)
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.
- Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas ★★★★★ 5 (565)
- Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (166)
- New Concept Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (155)
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.