17 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Baltimore 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 1,295 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.
Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 4.9/5 (309 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 412 Headquarters Dr Suite 1
Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 5.0/5 (89 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 5710 Bellona Ave #201, Baltimore, MD 21212, USA
Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 64 · 4.8/5 (119 reviews) · No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 11409 Cronhill Dr Ste E
Zenyo Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 5.0/5 (46 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 3000 Chestnut Ave Suite 104, Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
Form Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 4.9/5 (89 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · To the right of Push511 CrossFit, 3700 O'Donnell St #240, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
Guardian Baltimore — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 56 · 5.0/5 (54 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · 2227 Huntingdon Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
Agoge Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 5.0/5 (111 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Free trial · Competition team · 474C Ritchie Hwy
Bel Air BJJ & Muay Thai — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 62 · 4.9/5 (80 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Free trial · 343 Granary Rd # C
Baltimore Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Baltimore 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.8/5 (55 reviews) · Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 3431 Benson Ave suite c, Baltimore, MD 21227, USA
All 17 Baltimore BJJ gyms, ranked
Royce Gracie Academy of Randallstown · 5.0/5 (29 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3535 Brenbrook Dr
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Baltimore? 8 Baltimore gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 3 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 1 with a dedicated teens class. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Most Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
3 Baltimore gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Baltimore academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Try jiu-jitsu in Baltimore, MD (free trials)
New to jiu-jitsu in Baltimore? 12 Baltimore gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
12 Baltimore gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
Baltimore has 17 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 13 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,295 total ratings across 15 reviewed academies. 3 gyms run a public open mat; 12 are members-only. Most reviewed: Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness (309 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, Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness ranks #1 in Baltimore for 2026 (4.9 stars across 309 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 Baltimore?
Most Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD?
17 gyms listed. 13 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Baltimore?
Yes. Most Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Most Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Yes. Most Baltimore 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 Baltimore?