34 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Boston 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 2,674 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.
Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (457 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 658 Washington St
Dedeco Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 4.8/5 (79 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 293 Libbey Pkwy #200
Atlas Jiu Jitsu Waltham — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (204 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 520 Main St
American Martial Arts Center — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 4.9/5 (42 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 36 Spinelli Pl
South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 80 · 5.0/5 (284 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 107 South St Unit BB, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Versus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 80 · 5.0/5 (50 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 13 W Central St
Torrent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 79 · 4.9/5 (48 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 228 Columbia Rd Unit D3
Brazilian Top Team Back Bay — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 74 · 5.0/5 (45 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Competition team · 400 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 71 · 4.9/5 (66 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Competition team · 338 Newbury St 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Bernardo Faria Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Boston 2026 · JJA Score 67 · 4.9/5 (109 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 131a Great Rd
All 34 Boston BJJ gyms, ranked
Jiu Jitsu in Newton - Gracie Barra BJJ · 5.0/5 (31 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1205 Washington St
Gracie Barra Braintree · 5.0/5 (26 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 22 Washington St
Nirvana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (12 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 645 Main St
Watch City MMA · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · $165/mo · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 101 Clematis Ave Bay 21
Bay State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (17 reviews) · $175/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 16 Tech Cir Suite 104
All 1 MMA · 5.0/5 (9 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 98 Business St Unit 2A
Gracie Barra Boston · 4.9/5 (154 reviews) · Gi · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 971 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 4.9/5 (134 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 911 Main St
Way Of Life BJJ · 5.0/5 (36 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · 999 Broadway Unit #204
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Quincy · 5.0/5 (18 reviews) · $163/mo · Gi · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 5 Grossman St
Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Stoughton · 5.0/5 (9 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 732 Washington St #2
Theodorou Academy of Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (17 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · 201 Arlington St
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Boston? 22 Boston gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 7 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 Boston 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 Boston?
7 Boston gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Boston academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Boston, MA
Want women's BJJ classes in Boston? 12 Boston gyms offer a women's jiu-jitsu program or women's-focused training. A free trial is the fastest way to find a room that fits.
12 Boston 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.
Try jiu-jitsu in Boston, MA (free trials)
New to jiu-jitsu in Boston? 23 Boston gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
Boston has 34 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 29 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 2,674 total ratings across 34 reviewed academies. Membership averages $174/mo and drop-ins about $35 across the 7 gyms that publish pricing. 9 gyms run a public open mat; 24 are members-only. Most reviewed: Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness (472 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Massachusetts
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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, Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu ranks #1 in Boston for 2026 (5.0 stars across 457 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 Boston?
Across the 7 Boston gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $174 a month and drop-ins about $35. 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 Boston, MA?
34 gyms listed. 29 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Boston?
Yes. Most Boston 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 Boston?
Most Boston 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 Boston?
Yes. Most Boston 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 Boston?