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BJJ Classes in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee has 8 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.

Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

5352 N 118th Ct, Milwaukee, WI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Roufusport MMA Milwaukee Mixed Martial Arts Kickboxing Muay Thai Jiu Jitsu BJJ Boxing Fitness Gym Kids Adults Ages 6+

4.6 ★★★★★ 128 reviews

Lower level below Blue's Egg Cafe, 321 N 76th St, Milwaukee, WI

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Pura Vida BJJ & MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

4125 N Richards St, Milwaukee, WI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academygreat workout & conditioning

White Lotus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

420 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

811 E Vienna Ave, Milwaukee, WI

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Free Form Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

587 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Elevation Jiu-jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

2800 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI

BJJ gym

Red Tail Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

5007 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Memberships around $15/mo

BJJ gym Kids & teens Affiliated

Good to know in Milwaukee

3 of the 8 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 Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA, Roufusport MMA Milwaukee Mixed Martial Arts Kickboxing Muay Thai Jiu Jitsu BJJ Boxing Fitness Gym Kids Adults Ages 6+, Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts and Red Tail Jiu Jitsu.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts 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.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

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.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Milwaukee

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.

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BJJ in Milwaukee: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Milwaukee?
A few Milwaukee gyms list a membership around $15/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 Milwaukee gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 4 of the 8 gyms in Milwaukee advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA, Pura Vida BJJ & MMA, White Lotus 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 Milwaukee?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 6 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
Yes — 7 Milwaukee 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.

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BJJ gyms near Milwaukee