8 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Little Rock 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 353 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.
Top 4 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Little Rock (2026)
Westside Mixed Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Little Rock 2026 · JJA Score 53 · 4.9/5 (91 reviews) · Members only · 806 S Izard St, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
Westside BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Little Rock 2026 · JJA Score 53 · 4.9/5 (84 reviews) · Members only · 17200 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, AR 72223, USA
ATA Martial Arts - Riverdale — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Little Rock 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 4.8/5 (54 reviews) · Members only · 1800 Riverfront Dr, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
Rock City Mixed Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Little Rock 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 4.8/5 (49 reviews) · Members only · 400 N Bowman Rd #5, Little Rock, AR 72211, USA
All 8 Little Rock BJJ gyms, ranked
Unity Martial Arts · 4.9/5 (26 reviews) · Members only · 1524 Garfield Dr, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
Nemesis Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (19 reviews) · Members only · 1524 Garfield Dr, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
Arkansas Grappling Club · 5.0/5 (12 reviews) · Members only · 2400 North Cantrell Road #110, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
Jiu-jitsu in Little Rock by the numbers
Little Rock has 8 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 353 total ratings across 8 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Westside Mixed Martial Arts (91 Google reviews).
How we rank Little Rock 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, Westside Mixed Martial Arts ranks #1 in Little Rock for 2026 (4.9 stars across 91 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 Little Rock?
Most Little Rock BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Little Rock, AR?
8 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Little Rock?
Yes. Most Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
Most Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
Yes. Most Little Rock 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 Little Rock?