15 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Grand Rapids 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 1,085 ratings). The Top 6 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.
Guardian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Grand Rapids 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (102 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 12330 James St A40
Daniel Gracie Holland — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Grand Rapids 2026 · JJA Score 75 · 5.0/5 (126 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Competition team · 579 E 8th St
Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Grand Rapids 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 5.0/5 (207 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 351 Summer Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Grand Rapids 2026 · JJA Score 91 · 5.0/5 (334 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2035 28th St SE suit U
Rivers Edge Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Grand Rapids 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 5.0/5 (54 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 8843 Mason Dr
CKO Kickboxing Grand Rapids Downtown — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Grand Rapids 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.9/5 (96 reviews) · Members only · 820 Monroe Ave NW #150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
All 15 Grand Rapids BJJ gyms, ranked
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids · 5.0/5 (36 reviews) · $120/mo · No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 6798 Old 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
Triumph Gym · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · $120/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 4460 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
Unity Jiu Jitsu Grand Rapids · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 6504 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
Vanguard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (17 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 5258 Plainfield Ave NE ste a, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
Ronin Martial Arts Academy · 5.0/5 (13 reviews) · Members only · 1614 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
ProKarate Grand Rapids · 5.0/5 (30 reviews) · Members only · 652 28th St SW B, Grand Rapids, MI 49509, USA
Lion Martial Arts Academy · 4.9/5 (8 reviews) · Members only · 342 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Grand Rapids? 6 Grand Rapids gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Most Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
Most Grand Rapids academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Try jiu-jitsu in Grand Rapids, MI (free trials)
New to jiu-jitsu in Grand Rapids? 5 Grand Rapids gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
5 Grand Rapids 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.
No-gi jiu-jitsu in Grand Rapids, MI
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Grand Rapids? 7 Grand Rapids gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
Grand Rapids has 15 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 8 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 1,085 total ratings across 15 reviewed academies. Membership averages $120/mo and drop-ins about $20 across the 2 gyms that publish pricing. 5 gyms run a public open mat; 10 are members-only. Most reviewed: Carlson Gracie Grand Rapids Bjj Jiu-jitsu (334 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, Guardian Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Grand Rapids for 2026 (5.0 stars across 102 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 Grand Rapids?
Across the 2 Grand Rapids gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $120 a month and drop-ins about $20. 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
15 gyms listed. 8 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Grand Rapids?
Yes. Most Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
Most Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
Yes. Most Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?