BJJ Classes in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio has 30 BJJ gyms — including 21 with a free trial, 26 beginner-friendly, and 29 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.
Dominion MMA®
4.9 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Pinnacle Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA San Antonio
4.4 ★★★★☆ 304 reviews
Team Shark, Daniel Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rodrigo Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - San Antonio
4.9 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian Top Team - San Antonio | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Texas Made Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Monarch Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
House of Jiu-Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Gracie Barra San Antonio- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu & Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu San Antonio North West
5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
GFTeam San Antonio
4.9 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Não Para Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian Top Team - Northeast | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Barra Alamo Heights - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Athlon Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
San Antonio Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rivaldo Junior BJJ Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Brazilian Top Team - Dominion | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu Jitsu San Antonio
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Takedown City Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
210 Jiu Jitsu and MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
Dream Art Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Northwest San Antonio
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
San Antonio Grappling Academy
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Pedro Sauer BJJ Academy of San Antonio
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Good to know in San Antonio
10 of the 30 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 Dominion MMA®, Team Shark, Daniel Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy, and 13 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Rodrigo Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - San Antonio, Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Brazilian Top Team - San Antonio | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial arts school, Texas Made Jiu Jitsu, and 4 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.
- Dominion MMA® ★★★★★ 4.9 (465)
- Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (166)
- Team Shark, Daniel Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.7 (190)
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.
- Dominion MMA® ★★★★★ 4.9 (465)
- Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (166)
- Pinnacle Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA San Antonio ★★★★☆ 4.4 (304)
Kids & teen BJJ in San Antonio
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.
- Dominion MMA® ★★★★★ 4.9 (465)
- Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (166)
- Pinnacle Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA San Antonio ★★★★☆ 4.4 (304)
BJJ in San Antonio: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in San Antonio?
- Most San Antonio 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 San Antonio gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 21 of the 30 gyms in San Antonio advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Dominion MMA®, Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu, Team Shark, Daniel Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in San Antonio?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 26 San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
- Yes — 29 San Antonio 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.