10 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in St. Petersburg 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 970 ratings). The Top 8 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 8 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in St. Petersburg (2026)
Amir Academy of Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Petersburg 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (289 reviews) · Members only · 2700 22nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu St. Pete — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Petersburg 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (97 reviews) · Members only · 439 19th St S Unit B, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
Inside Control Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Petersburg 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 5.0/5 (128 reviews) · Members only · 4654 28th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714, USA
Ninja Academy of Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Petersburg 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (91 reviews) · Members only · 1171 62nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA
Phi Phi Muay Thai — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Petersburg 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (90 reviews) · Members only · 2299 9th Ave N #1GB, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
SL Fitness & Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Petersburg 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 5.0/5 (62 reviews) · Members only · 6401 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N Unit 1, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA
St Pete Fight Team — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Petersburg 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 4.9/5 (70 reviews) · Members only · 2259 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
All 10 St. Petersburg BJJ gyms, ranked
St Pete Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (39 reviews) · Members only · 5540 Haines Rd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714, USA
Spaulding Fit · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · Members only · 4400 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714, USA
St. Petersburg jiu-jitsu gyms, by the numbers
St. Petersburg has 10 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 970 total ratings across 10 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Amir Academy of Martial Arts (289 Google reviews).
How we rank St. Petersburg 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, Amir Academy of Martial Arts ranks #1 in St. Petersburg for 2026 (5.0 stars across 289 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 St. Petersburg?
Most St. Petersburg BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in St. Petersburg, FL?
10 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in St. Petersburg?
Yes. Most St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
Most St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
Yes. Most St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?