10 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Fort Wayne 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 767 ratings). The Top 3 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 3 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Fort Wayne (2026)
Basche's Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fort Wayne 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.7/5 (258 reviews) · Members only · 6041 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, USA
The Fight Lab by Lee Bros — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fort Wayne 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.9/5 (157 reviews) · Members only · 532 Noble Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, USA
Sud'n Impact Gym — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fort Wayne 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.7/5 (188 reviews) · Members only · 2429 W Main St Suite 12, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA
All 10 Fort Wayne BJJ gyms, ranked
Unity Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (33 reviews) · Members only · 5980 Stellhorn Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Wayne · 5.0/5 (39 reviews) · Members only · 5421 Keystone Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, USA
Legacy Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · Members only · 10240 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, USA
First Shield Defense · 5.0/5 (13 reviews) · Members only · 2727 Lofty Dr Suite 6, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, USA
Sabah Saud Schools · 4.6/5 (23 reviews) · Members only · 5420 S Bend Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA
Money Driven Boxing Club · 5.0/5 (10 reviews) · Members only · 1914 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809, USA
Training jiu-jitsu in Fort Wayne: the data
Fort Wayne has 10 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 767 total ratings across 10 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Basche's Martial Arts (258 Google reviews).
How we rank Fort Wayne 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, Basche's Martial Arts ranks #1 in Fort Wayne for 2026 (4.7 stars across 258 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 Fort Wayne?
Most Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, IN?
10 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Fort Wayne?
Yes. Most Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
Most Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
Yes. Most Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?