16 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Fresno right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.8/5 across 657 ratings). The Top 7 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 7 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Fresno (2026)
Pacific Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fresno 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 4.8/5 (56 reviews) · 72 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · inside Valley Fitness, 6735 N First St, Fresno, CA 93710, USA
Elite Team Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fresno 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 4.9/5 (51 reviews) · 54 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 4127 Clovis Ave, Fresno, CA 93727, USA
Ultimate Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fresno 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 5.0/5 (151 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7731 N First St, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
Rivalry Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fresno 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 5.0/5 (57 reviews) · 23 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 761 E Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710, USA
Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu Fresno — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fresno 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 5.0/5 (58 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6701 N Milburn Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA
Halo Jiu-Jitsu Training Center — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fresno 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 4.8/5 (76 reviews) · Members only · 3980 N Chestnut Diagonal, Fresno, CA 93726, USA
Dethrone Mixed Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fresno 2026 · JJA Score 47 · 4.7/5 (43 reviews) · Members only · 2456 N Clovis Ave, Fresno, CA 93727, USA
All 16 Fresno BJJ gyms, ranked
Elite Team Fresno Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (25 reviews) · 28 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4177 W Shaw Ave #101, Fresno, CA 93722, USA
Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 4.6/5 (36 reviews) · 16 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 4774 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fresno · 4.8/5 (21 reviews) · 14 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 689 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
Checkmat Fresno · 5.0/5 (25 reviews) · 6 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1835 E Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA 93726, USA
Dethrone Mixed Martial Arts · 4.9/5 (8 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3076 W Shaw Ave
Eric Ceballos BJJ · 5.0/5 (4 reviews) · $125/mo · 15 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 5781 E Shields Ave
Superior Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 8028 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
Royce Gracie Academy of Fresno · 4.5/5 (15 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · 2950 E Nees Ave Ste 107, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Fresno? 12 Fresno gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 6 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 9 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $133/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across Fresno gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $133 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Fresno?
6 Fresno gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Fresno academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Fresno, CA
New to jiu-jitsu in Fresno? 12 Fresno gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
8 Fresno 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 Fresno by the numbers
Fresno has 16 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 6 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.8/5, pulled from 657 total ratings across 16 reviewed academies. Membership averages $125/mo across the 1 gym that publish pricing. 3 gyms run a public open mat; 13 are members-only. Most reviewed: Ultimate Martial Arts (151 Google reviews).
How we rank Fresno 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, Pacific Martial Arts ranks #1 in Fresno for 2026 (4.8 stars across 56 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 Fresno?
Across the 1 Fresno gym that publish pricing, membership averages $125 a month. 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 Fresno, CA?
16 gyms listed. 6 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Fresno?
Yes. Most Fresno 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 Fresno?
Most Fresno 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 Fresno?
Yes. Most Fresno 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 Fresno?