BJJ Classes in Orem, UT
Orem has 5 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
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 Orem Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Griffin Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
Grapplers Elite
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Acropolis Grappling Jiu-jitsu & Wrestling
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Orem
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie Barra Orem Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense and Acropolis Grappling Jiu-jitsu & Wrestling.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Wasatch Combat Sports runs 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.
- Wasatch Combat Sports ★★★★★ 4.9 (348)
- Gracie Barra Orem Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (117)
- Acropolis Grappling Jiu-jitsu & Wrestling ★★★★★ 5 (16)
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.
- Wasatch Combat Sports ★★★★★ 4.9 (348)
- Gracie Barra Orem Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (117)
- Grapplers Elite ★★★★★ 5 (21)
Kids & teen BJJ in Orem
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.
- Wasatch Combat Sports ★★★★★ 4.9 (348)
- Gracie Barra Orem Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (117)
- Griffin Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (31)
BJJ in Orem: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Orem?
- Most Orem 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 Orem gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 5 gyms in Orem advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Wasatch Combat Sports, Gracie Barra Orem Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, Acropolis Grappling Jiu-jitsu & Wrestling. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Orem?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Orem 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 Orem?
- Yes — 5 Orem 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.