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BJJ Gyms in Utah
86 BJJ gyms across 41 cities in Utah — including 50 with a free trial, 69 beginner-friendly, and 79 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Utah now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Utah
- Salt Lake City
- Orem
- Ogden
- Riverton
- Sandy
- St. George
- Heber City
- Lehi
- Spanish Fork
- American Fork
- Bluffdale
- Bountiful
- Cedar City
- Eagle Mountain
- Herriman
- Holladay
- Kaysville
- Layton
- Logan
- North Salt Lake
- South Jordan
- South Salt Lake
- West Jordan
- Centerville
- Clearfield
- Clinton
- Corinne
- Cottonwood Heights
- Highland
- Hyrum
- Kearns
- Lindon
- Mapleton
- Midvale
- Millcreek
- Park City
- Pleasant Grove
- Provo
- Riverdale
- Vernal
- West Valley City
Featured BJJ gyms in Utah
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Utah ranking →
Crown BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Wasatch Combat Sports
4.9 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Clean gym offering classes in kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and other combat sports.
Gracie Barra Salt Lake City - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Agema Jiu Jitsu and MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Viotti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy & Self Defense | Bountiful
4.9 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
Unified Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Utah
- Best BJJ gyms in Utah — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 69 beginner-friendly gyms in Utah, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 79 gyms in Utah with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 50 gyms in Utah offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 27 gyms in Utah with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Gracie Barra locations in Utah
- 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu locations in Utah
- Carlson Gracie locations in Utah
- Renzo Gracie Academy locations in Utah
BJJ programs in Utah
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Utah
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Utah gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Utah: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Utah?
- Our directory lists 86 BJJ gyms across 41 cities in Utah. The cities with the most are Salt Lake City (10), Orem (5), Ogden (4).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Utah?
- Most Utah gyms don't post prices online. Across BJJ gyms in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$120 (median around $70). BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Utah?
- Yes — 50 gyms in Utah advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Utah?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 69 Utah gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 79 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.