11 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Glendale right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 5.0/5 across 640 ratings). The Top 4 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.
Siege Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness (MMA) — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Glendale 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 4.9/5 (110 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 14131 Rio Vista Blvd Ste #13
Ucelo Martial Arts Glendale — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Glendale 2026 · JJA Score 57 · 5.0/5 (271 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 5800 W Peoria Ave #107, Glendale, AZ 85302, USA
Proving Ground MMA/Vargas Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Glendale 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 5.0/5 (57 reviews) · Members only · 12851 W Bell Rd ste 102
ABUNAI MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Glendale 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 4.7/5 (50 reviews) · $179/mo · Members only · 300 N Central Ave Suite No. 300A
All 11 Glendale BJJ gyms, ranked
Team Monstro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (22 reviews) · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 13011 W Greenway Rd Ste 107
Gracie Barra Buckeye · 5.0/5 (19 reviews) · Members only · 860 S Watson Rd Suite 104
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Suprise · 5.0/5 (29 reviews) · $120/mo · Members only · 15571 N Litchfield Rd #104
Pinnacle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (29 reviews) · Members only · 23425 N 39th Dr Unit 104, Glendale, AZ 85310, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Glendale · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · Members only · 4915 W Bell Rd Suite F-103, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
MMA 101 · 5.0/5 (21 reviews) · Members only · 6960 N 57th Dr
Thunderstruck MMA · 5.0/5 (4 reviews) · Members only · 6330 W Greenway Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306, USA
Glendale has 11 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 1 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 640 total ratings across 11 reviewed academies. Membership averages $150/mo and drop-ins about $40 across the 2 gyms that publish pricing. 2 gyms run a public open mat; 9 are members-only. Most reviewed: Ucelo Martial Arts Glendale (271 Google reviews).
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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, Siege Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness (MMA) ranks #1 in Glendale for 2026 (4.9 stars across 110 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 Glendale?
Across the 2 Glendale gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $150 a month and drop-ins about $40. 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 Glendale, AZ?
11 gyms listed. 1 is verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Glendale?
Yes. Most Glendale 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 Glendale?
Most Glendale 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 Glendale?
Yes. Most Glendale 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 Glendale?