3 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Salem right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.8/5 across 229 ratings). The Top 2 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.
Salem has 3 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 2 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.8/5, pulled from 229 total ratings across 3 reviewed academies. 1 gym runs a public open mat; 2 are members-only. Most reviewed: Forged BJJ Krav Maga Self Defense Martial Arts Academy (153 Google reviews).
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.
By the JJA Score, Forged BJJ Krav Maga Self Defense Martial Arts Academy ranks #1 in Salem for 2026 (4.9 stars across 153 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Most Salem 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.
3 gyms listed. 2 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Salem 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.
Most Salem 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.
Yes. Most Salem 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.
4.8 out of 5, based on 3 rated academies.