BJJ Classes in El Paso, TX
El Paso has 15 BJJ gyms — including 7 with a free trial, 9 beginner-friendly, and 15 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.
Championship Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso
5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Zen Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra El Paso
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
City Wolves Jiujitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
AOA BJJ Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
El Paso Alliance Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
Grind underground Jiu-Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
Gracie Barra East El Paso
4.9 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renzo Gracie El Paso - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Independent Grappling Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Sun City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Roots Jiu Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in El Paso
6 of the 15 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 Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso, Gracie Barra El Paso, City Wolves Jiujitsu, and 4 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Zen Martial Arts and Gracie Barra El Paso 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.
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso ★★★★★ 5 (199)
- Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy ★★★★★ 4.8 (103)
- Gracie Barra El Paso ★★★★★ 4.7 (74)
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.
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso ★★★★★ 5 (199)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso ★★★★★ 4.9 (116)
- Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy ★★★★★ 4.8 (103)
Kids & teen BJJ in El Paso
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.
- Championship Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (211)
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso ★★★★★ 5 (199)
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso ★★★★★ 4.9 (116)
BJJ in El Paso: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in El Paso?
- A few El Paso gyms list a membership around $20/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 El Paso gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 7 of the 15 gyms in El Paso advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso, Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy, Gracie Barra El Paso. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in El Paso?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 9 El Paso 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 El Paso?
- Yes — 15 El Paso gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.