34 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Sacramento 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 1,772 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.
Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 95 · 5.0/5 (158 reviews) · $220/mo · 34 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 9705 Village Center Dr
CHECKMAT Folsom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 92 · 5.0/5 (66 reviews) · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 316 Natoma St
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 91 · 5.0/5 (81 reviews) · $150/mo · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2415 23rd St, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA
Ralph Gracie Association, Sacramento CA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 90 · 4.8/5 (45 reviews) · $185/mo · 25 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4000 Truxel Rd #1, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA
Capitol Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 5.0/5 (172 reviews) · $150/mo · 10 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1734 34th St, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Davis — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.9/5 (74 reviews) · $280/mo · 30 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2860 W Covell Blvd Suite 10
Chris Holdsworth’s Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (79 reviews) · $175/mo · 17 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 8940 Greenback Ln Ste 140
Nexus Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 5.0/5 (67 reviews) · 19 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 6693 Folsom-Auburn Rd Suites I & J
Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 77 · 5.0/5 (44 reviews) · 17 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 2300 Sutterville Rd A, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
Logic Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Sacramento 2026 · JJA Score 72 · 5.0/5 (53 reviews) · $140/mo · 27 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 4415 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
All 34 Sacramento BJJ gyms, ranked
Kaiju BJJ Academy · 4.8/5 (30 reviews) · 37 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 823 4th St
Woodland Jiu Jitsu Academy · 4.9/5 (24 reviews) · $175/mo · 31 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 175 W Main St suite a
Werneck Family Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · $165/mo · 32 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1801 Taylor Rd #110
American Grappling Academy · 5.0/5 (15 reviews) · $175/mo · 18 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 9414 Elk Grove Florin Rd
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove · 5.0/5 (38 reviews) · 27 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 8835 Sheldon Rd #100
Sacramento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Yemaso BJJ · 4.8/5 (35 reviews) · 13 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3021 65th St, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · 19 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4120 El Camino Ave C, Sacramento, CA 95821, USA
Capitol Jiu Jitsu - Carmichael · 5.0/5 (15 reviews) · $150/mo · 9 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6022 Fair Oaks Blvd Suite A
Maxwell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (12 reviews) · 12 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1150 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA
Charles Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Granite Bay · 5.0/5 (2 reviews) · 19 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 8671 Auburn Folsom Rd
Nine 16 Jiu-Jitsu · 4.9/5 (30 reviews) · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 5930 Freeport Blvd Ste B6, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
California Boxing and MMA · 4.3/5 (65 reviews) · $160/mo · 32 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · 4865 Pasadena Ave #1
Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Roseville · 4.9/5 (167 reviews) · $169/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 9050 Fairway Dr UNIT 115
Bragiao BJJ MMA · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 11347-B Folsom Blvd B
Primal Grounds Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (88 reviews) · 3 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 414 Vernon St #190
Jaguar Muay Thai Academy · 4.5/5 (19 reviews) · Members only · 3642 N Freeway Blvd #215, Sacramento, CA 95834, USA
Kids jiu-jitsu gyms in Sacramento, CA
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Sacramento? 29 Sacramento gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 11 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 21 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $174/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across Sacramento gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $174 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Sacramento?
11 Sacramento gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Sacramento academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Sacramento, CA
Want women's BJJ classes in Sacramento? 12 Sacramento 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.
12 Sacramento 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.
Try jiu-jitsu in Sacramento, CA (free trials)
New to jiu-jitsu in Sacramento? 25 Sacramento gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
25 Sacramento 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.
No-gi BJJ classes in Sacramento, CA
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Sacramento? 21 Sacramento gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
Sacramento has 34 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 23 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,772 total ratings across 34 reviewed academies. Membership averages $173/mo and drop-ins about $23 across the 14 gyms that publish pricing. 11 gyms run a public open mat; 23 are members-only. Most reviewed: Capitol Jiu Jitsu (172 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in California
Closest jiu jitsu cities to this one. Useful if you commute or train at multiple gyms.
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, Granite Bay Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Sacramento for 2026 (5.0 stars across 158 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 Sacramento?
Across the 14 Sacramento gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $173 a month and drop-ins about $23. 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 Sacramento, CA?
34 gyms listed. 23 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Sacramento?
Yes. Most Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Most Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
Yes. Most Sacramento 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 Sacramento?