34 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Los Angeles right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 2,321 ratings). The Top 10 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Top 10 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Los Angeles (2026)
Akxe Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 92 · 5.0/5 (258 reviews) · $179/mo · 43 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 28631 Canwood St Unit C
Gracie Barra Northridge Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 92 · 4.9/5 (124 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 19520 Nordhoff St #10th
Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 90 · 4.9/5 (168 reviews) · 8 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4929 Wilshire Blvd #104, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
Delta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 5.0/5 (40 reviews) · $195/mo · 29 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 11024 Washington Blvd
Gracie Barra Tarzana — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 4.5/5 (46 reviews) · 45 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 18065 Ventura Blvd
MRG MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 4.9/5 (217 reviews) · 32 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 1149 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA
A-Side Jiu Jitsu and Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (45 reviews) · $195/mo · 37 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4655 Lankershim Blvd
Flow State Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (59 reviews) · $185/mo · 26 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2750 Colorado Blvd #1, Los Angeles, CA 90041, USA
Revolution Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (108 reviews) · 14 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 10814 Jefferson Blvd Suite K
AUTORE BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Los Angeles 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 4.9/5 (55 reviews) · 28 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 11943 Montana Ave #200, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
All 34 Los Angeles BJJ gyms, ranked
Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (41 reviews) · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 5618 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Dynamix MMA · 4.9/5 (56 reviews) · 15 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 11870 Santa Monica Blvd #102
Like Water Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (134 reviews) · 9 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 5770 Melrose Ave UNIT 205, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
Fight Science MMA · 4.9/5 (58 reviews) · 5 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4713 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
Meraki · 4.9/5 (84 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 11652 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club · 5.0/5 (51 reviews) · 24 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 1080 S La Cienega Blvd #106, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA · 4.8/5 (126 reviews) · 19 classes/wk · No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 1080 S La Cienega Blvd #106
Renzo Gracie Los Angeles · 4.8/5 (156 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 5203 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams · 5.0/5 (89 reviews) · Members only · 4472 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
Frogtown Jiu–Jitsu · 5.0/5 (34 reviews) · $250/mo · 33 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1803 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
KATA JIU JITSU · 5.0/5 (37 reviews) · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 730 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
All In Academy LA · 5.0/5 (30 reviews) · 25 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 5801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA
Golden State BJJ · 5.0/5 (38 reviews) · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 19019 Hawthorne Blvd STE 200A
GROUNDWORKS Jiu Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (9 reviews) · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1938 W Huntington Dr
West La Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (5 reviews) · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1990 Westwood Blvd #105
Won Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · $240/mo · 11 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2500 W 8th St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA
Los Angeles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (4 reviews) · 14 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1808 W Whittier Blvd
Gomez Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (20 reviews) · $180/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Competition team · 120 E 8th St Ste 401, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Jiu jitsu Studio · 5.0/5 (10 reviews) · $175/mo · 12 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Competition team · 7901 Melrose Ave ste 208
The Coop BJJ · 4.9/5 (39 reviews) · $195/mo · 23 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · 10131 National Blvd Suite C, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA
Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (27 reviews) · $170/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 2001 W Gage Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047, USA
Steps Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (36 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 13635 Burbank Blvd
East LA Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (27 reviews) · Members only · 3660 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90063, USA
Kids BJJ classes in Los Angeles, CA
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Los Angeles? 26 Los Angeles gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 21 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 23 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $177/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across Los Angeles gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $177 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Los Angeles?
21 Los Angeles gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Los Angeles academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's BJJ classes in Los Angeles, CA
Want women's BJJ classes in Los Angeles? 11 Los Angeles gyms offer a women's jiu-jitsu program or women's-focused training. A free trial is the fastest way to find a room that fits.
Are there women's-only BJJ classes in Los Angeles?
11 Los Angeles gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
BJJ for beginners in Los Angeles, CA
New to jiu-jitsu in Los Angeles? 26 Los Angeles gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
26 Los Angeles gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
Submission grappling in Los Angeles, CA
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Los Angeles? 29 Los Angeles gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
29 Los Angeles gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Jiu-jitsu in Los Angeles by the numbers
Los Angeles has 34 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 22 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 2,321 total ratings across 34 reviewed academies. Membership averages $196/mo and drop-ins about $41 across the 10 gyms that publish pricing. 11 gyms run a public open mat; 23 are members-only. Most reviewed: Akxe Jiu Jitsu Academy (258 Google reviews).
How we rank Los Angeles gyms — the JJA Score
Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Akxe Jiu Jitsu Academy ranks #1 in Los Angeles for 2026 (5.0 stars across 258 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Los Angeles?
Across the 10 Los Angeles gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $196 a month and drop-ins about $41. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Los Angeles, CA?
34 gyms listed. 22 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Los Angeles?
Yes. Most Los Angeles BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Los Angeles?
Most Los Angeles BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Los Angeles?
Yes. Most Los Angeles BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Los Angeles?