43 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Miami 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 4,130 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.
Evolution MMA Miami — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 90 · 4.8/5 (197 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 12122 SW 131st Ave
Gracie Barra Kendall Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.9/5 (68 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 9726 N Kendall Dr
Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (140 reviews) · 25 classes/wk · No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 9766 SW 24th St Unit 12, Miami, FL 33165, USA
Gracie Barra Palmetto Bay — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 4.9/5 (55 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 17377 S Dixie Hwy
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (HEADQUARTERS) — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 4.9/5 (80 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2100 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33145, USA
Boca Jiu-Jitsu Academy Miami — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 5.0/5 (61 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2656 SW 87th Ave 2nd floor, Miami, FL 33165, USA
Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 4.9/5 (194 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 339 NE 61st St, Miami, FL 33137, USA
Gama Filho Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 74 · 4.9/5 (74 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2750 Coral Wy Ste 204, Miami, FL 33145, USA
Miami Jiu-Jitsu Team — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 72 · 5.0/5 (60 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Competition team · 10471 SW 88th St F201, Miami, FL 33176, USA
Everyone Jiu-Jitsu Miami, FL — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Miami 2026 · JJA Score 66 · 5.0/5 (63 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 8032 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138, USA
All 43 Miami BJJ gyms, ranked
305 Grappling · 4.9/5 (29 reviews) · $199/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 10 NW 32nd St, Miami, FL 33127, USA
Splendid Savage Jiu jitsu · 5.0/5 (20 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Competition team · 18055 S Dixie Hwy
Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy · 4.9/5 (141 reviews) · 10 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 1928 NE 154th St
Gracie Barra South Miami · 4.9/5 (62 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 15766 SW 56th St
KO ZONE · 4.9/5 (470 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 301 NW 54th St, Miami, FL 33127, USA
Carlson Gracie Miami · 4.8/5 (126 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · 4033 SW 152nd Ave APT 9, Miami, FL 33185, USA
Atlantis Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (120 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 14740 SW 26th St Unit 205
Montes MMA · 4.5/5 (15 reviews) · Kids classes · Members only · 3011 Coral Wy
Gracie Lab Jiu-Jitsu · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 8425 Biscayne Blvd
Freestyle Fighting Academy · 4.8/5 (443 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Free trial · Competition team · 1423 SW 107th Ave
MARIO SPERRY JIU JITSU · 4.9/5 (96 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 760 NW 4th St suit: 101, Miami, FL 33128, USA
Cardoso Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (111 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 12812 SW 122nd Ave
Sanctum Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (22 reviews) · 48 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 12750 NW 17th St Unit 108
First Order of Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (131 reviews) · 12 classes/wk · Gi · Open mat · 12039 SW 132nd Ct #26
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Miami? 29 Miami gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 5 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 6 with a dedicated teens class. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Most Miami gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Miami?
5 Miami gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Miami academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Try jiu-jitsu in Miami, FL (free trials)
New to jiu-jitsu in Miami? 18 Miami gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
Miami has 43 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 33 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 4,130 total ratings across 42 reviewed academies. Membership averages $182/mo and drop-ins about $25 across the 4 gyms that publish pricing. 5 gyms run a public open mat; 34 are members-only. Most reviewed: KO ZONE (470 Google reviews).
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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, Evolution MMA Miami ranks #1 in Miami for 2026 (4.8 stars across 197 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 Miami?
Across the 4 Miami gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $182 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 Miami, FL?
43 gyms listed. 33 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Miami?
Yes. Most Miami 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 Miami?
Most Miami 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 Miami?
Yes. Most Miami 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 Miami?