24 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Torrance 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 708 ratings). The Top 5 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 5 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Torrance (2026)
Caique Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Torrance 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 5.0/5 (135 reviews) · 66 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 24831 Narbonne Ave
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu: Torrance — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Torrance 2026 · JJA Score 92 · 5.0/5 (46 reviews) · 24 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 24433 Hawthorne Blvd
Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Torrance 2026 · JJA Score 90 · 5.0/5 (48 reviews) · 42 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 22223 Palos Verdes Blvd
Inspirit Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Torrance 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.9/5 (72 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2729 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Ethos Jiu Jitsu Torrance South Bay — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Torrance 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 5.0/5 (49 reviews) · 12 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1861 Lomita Blvd unit d
All 24 Torrance BJJ gyms, ranked
Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-jitsu · 5.0/5 (35 reviews) · 31 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2849 Pacific Coast Hwy
Panza Jiu Jitsu · 4.9/5 (29 reviews) · 15 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3810 Pacific Coast Hwy
Transform Jiu Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (34 reviews) · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 5146 W 190th St
Gracie Barra Manhattan Beach · 5.0/5 (8 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2711 N Sepulveda Blvd
PREMIER JIU JITSU ACADEMY · 5.0/5 (10 reviews) · $220/mo · 17 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 26640 S Western Ave suite j
Gracie Barra Redondo Beach · 5.0/5 (31 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 5141 C. Mayor
Canvas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 4.9/5 (28 reviews) · $160/mo · 12 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2102 W Redondo Beach Blvd
Culture Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (6 reviews) · 19 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 16714 Hawthorne Blvd
Kids jiu-jitsu in Torrance, CA: 20 academies teach children's BJJ, including 13 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 16 with teen classes. Expect around $165/mo for youth. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Across Torrance gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $165 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Torrance?
13 Torrance gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Torrance academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Torrance, CA
Women's jiu-jitsu in Torrance, CA: 12 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
12 Torrance 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 Torrance, CA (free trials)
BJJ for beginners in Torrance, CA: 17 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
14 Torrance gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Torrance jiu-jitsu gyms, by the numbers
Torrance has 24 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 12 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 708 total ratings across 24 reviewed academies. Membership averages $176/mo and drop-ins about $25 across the 6 gyms that publish pricing. 6 gyms run a public open mat; 18 are members-only. Most reviewed: Caique Jiu Jitsu (135 Google reviews).
How we rank Torrance 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, Caique Jiu Jitsu ranks #1 in Torrance for 2026 (5.0 stars across 135 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 Torrance?
Across the 6 Torrance gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $176 a month and drop-ins about $25. 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 Torrance, CA?
24 gyms listed. 12 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Torrance?
Yes. Most Torrance 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 Torrance?
Most Torrance 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 Torrance?
Yes. Most Torrance 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 Torrance?