14 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Palm Bay 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 1,222 ratings). The Top 9 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 9 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Palm Bay (2026)
Control Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Palm Bay 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.9/5 (90 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Competition team · 2447 N Wickham Rd suite 112
Off The Grid BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Palm Bay 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (169 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Competition team · 195 N Brevard Ave
Carlson Gracie JiuJitsu Hot Box MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Palm Bay 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 4.9/5 (214 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 880 Mc Clendon St
Fastidious American Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Palm Bay 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (109 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 5070 Minton Rd Unit 6
Gracie Barra Melbourne | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Palm Bay 2026 · JJA Score 71 · 4.9/5 (57 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 1131 S Wickham Rd
Vortex Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Palm Bay 2026 · JJA Score 66 · 4.9/5 (111 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 5132 Minton Rd #3
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Panama City — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Palm Bay 2026 · JJA Score 62 · 4.6/5 (110 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 266 Commercial Dr
LSBJJ - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Palm Bay 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 4.8/5 (46 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 7640 N Wickham Rd STE 114
All 14 Palm Bay BJJ gyms, ranked
The Academy Jiu Jitsu · 4.8/5 (37 reviews) · $200/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3845 W Eau Gallie Blvd
Framework BJJ · 5.0/5 (24 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 660 E Eau Gallie Blvd #109
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School · 4.9/5 (19 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1559 US-1
Kids jiu-jitsu in Palm Bay, FL: 13 academies teach children's BJJ, including 7 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 3 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
7 Palm Bay gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Palm Bay academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Palm Bay, FL
Women's jiu-jitsu in Palm Bay, FL: 6 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
6 Palm Bay 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.
BJJ for beginners in Palm Bay, FL
BJJ for beginners in Palm Bay, FL: 11 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.
9 Palm Bay gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Palm Bay's BJJ scene at a glance
Palm Bay has 14 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 10 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,222 total ratings across 14 reviewed academies. Membership averages $200/mo across the 1 gym that publish pricing. 6 gyms run a public open mat; 8 are members-only. Most reviewed: Carlson Gracie JiuJitsu Hot Box MMA (214 Google reviews).
How we rank Palm Bay 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, Control Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Palm Bay for 2026 (4.9 stars across 90 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 Palm Bay?
Across the 1 Palm Bay gym that publish pricing, membership averages $200 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 Palm Bay, FL?
14 gyms listed. 10 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Palm Bay?
Yes. Most Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
Most Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
Yes. Most Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?