4 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Traverse City 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 411 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.
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Traverse City? 4 Traverse City gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Most Traverse City gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
Most Traverse City academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
New to jiu-jitsu in Traverse City? 4 Traverse City gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
4 Traverse City 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.
Traverse City has 4 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 3 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 411 total ratings across 4 reviewed academies. Membership averages $83/mo and drop-ins about $15 across the 2 gyms that publish pricing. Most reviewed: Seung-ni Traverse City Martial Arts & Kickboxing Academy (236 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, Significant Strikes Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu & MMA ranks #1 in Traverse City for 2026 (5.0 stars across 115 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Across the 2 Traverse City gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $83 a month and drop-ins about $15. 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.
4 gyms listed. 3 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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.
4.9 out of 5, based on 4 rated academies.