18 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Santa Clarita 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 858 ratings). The Top 6 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 6 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Santa Clarita (2026)
Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Santa Clarita 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 4.9/5 (181 reviews) · 35 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 26541 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Santa Clarita 2026 · JJA Score 91 · 5.0/5 (217 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 28059 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Ultra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Santa Clarita 2026 · JJA Score 90 · 4.8/5 (52 reviews) · $185/mo · 34 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 26069 Bouquet Canyon Rd &, 23333 Cinema Dr #150, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
The Edge Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Santa Clarita 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 5.0/5 (64 reviews) · 36 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 27651 Lincoln Pl #130, Santa Clarita, CA 91387, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Santa Clarita 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (66 reviews) · $210/mo · 11 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 26370 Diamond Pl UNIT 501, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
Dream Martial Arts and Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Santa Clarita 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 5.0/5 (103 reviews) · $100/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 22942 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
All 18 Santa Clarita BJJ gyms, ranked
Hayastan MMA Santa Clarita · 5.0/5 (20 reviews) · $400/mo · 48 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 19367 Soledad Canyon Rd
Sacred Fire Strength & MMA · 5.0/5 (22 reviews) · 43 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 15392 Cobalt St
Gracie Barra Valencia · 4.6/5 (22 reviews) · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 25067 Peachland Ave
Sanders BJJ - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 4.7/5 (14 reviews) · 17 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 23502 Lyons Ave Suite 101A, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
Olymp Fight Club Santa Clarita · 5.0/5 (24 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 26246 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
Sinjin Martial Arts Academy · 4.6/5 (11 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 21525 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
Peterson Grapplers · 5.0/5 (31 reviews) · 34 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 25583 Avenue Stanford Suite G, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Flow Jiu Jitsu Club · 5.0/5 (3 reviews) · 12 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 28200 Bouquet Canyon Rd
Legacy Santa Clarita · 5.0/5 (3 reviews) · Members only · 28656 The Old Rd Valencia #200, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Ultra Jiu Jitsu Academy · 3.7/5 (3 reviews) · Members only · 23333 Cinema Dr, #150 & 26069 Bouquet Canyon 91350, 23333 Cinema Dr UNIT 150, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Kids BJJ classes in Santa Clarita, CA
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Santa Clarita? 15 Santa Clarita gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 9 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 14 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $198/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across Santa Clarita gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $198 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Santa Clarita?
9 Santa Clarita gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Santa Clarita academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Santa Clarita, CA
Want women's BJJ classes in Santa Clarita? 8 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?
8 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita, CA (free trials)
New to jiu-jitsu in Santa Clarita? 14 Santa Clarita gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
14 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita, CA
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Santa Clarita? 10 Santa Clarita gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
10 Santa Clarita gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Training jiu-jitsu in Santa Clarita: the data
Santa Clarita has 18 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 10 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.8/5, pulled from 858 total ratings across 18 reviewed academies. Membership averages $224/mo and drop-ins about $30 across the 4 gyms that publish pricing. 2 gyms run a public open mat; 16 are members-only. Most reviewed: Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (217 Google reviews).
How we rank Santa Clarita 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, Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Santa Clarita for 2026 (4.9 stars across 181 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 Santa Clarita?
Across the 4 Santa Clarita gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $224 a month and drop-ins about $30. 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 Santa Clarita, CA?
18 gyms listed. 10 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Santa Clarita?
Yes. Most Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?
Most Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?
Yes. Most Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?