BJJ Classes in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City has 10 BJJ gyms — including 8 with a free trial, 10 beginner-friendly, and 10 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.
Gracie Barra Salt Lake City - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Salt Lake City
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Salt Lake Capoeira & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Velocity Combat Club Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Kickboxing Salt Lake City
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Marmalade Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ CENTER
4 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu West Valley
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
Good to know in Salt Lake City
2 of the 10 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 Gracie Barra Salt Lake City - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense, Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy, 10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City, Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Salt Lake City, and 2 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Salt Lake City - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense, Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Salt Lake City, Velocity Combat Club Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Kickboxing Salt Lake City, Marmalade Jiu Jitsu, and 1 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 Barra Salt Lake City - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense ★★★★★ 5 (291)
- Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (74)
- 10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
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.
- Gracie Barra Salt Lake City - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense ★★★★★ 5 (291)
- Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (74)
- 10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
Kids & teen BJJ in Salt Lake City
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.
- Gracie Barra Salt Lake City - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense ★★★★★ 5 (291)
- Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (74)
- 10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
BJJ in Salt Lake City: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Salt Lake City?
- Most Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 8 of the 10 gyms in Salt Lake City advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Barra Salt Lake City - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense, Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy, 10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Salt Lake City?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 10 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
- Yes — 10 Salt Lake City gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 6. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.