19 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in St. Louis 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 1,051 ratings). The Top 9 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.
Revive Brazilian Jiu jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Louis 2026 · JJA Score 91 · 5.0/5 (74 reviews) · 38 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1278 Jungermann Rd Ste A
St. Charles MMA and BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Louis 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.8/5 (84 reviews) · 35 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1861 Scherer Pkwy
ES MMA and Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Louis 2026 · JJA Score 69 · 5.0/5 (62 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 2081 Bentley Plz
Finney's St. Louis MMA, Kickboxing, Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Louis 2026 · JJA Score 62 · 3.9/5 (125 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 9744 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126, USA
Absolute Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Louis 2026 · JJA Score 60 · 5.0/5 (154 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 8822 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123, USA
HeadNodHQ - American Jiu Jitsu - Granite City — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Louis 2026 · JJA Score 63 · 5.0/5 (70 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 2119 Pontoon Rd
North Broadway Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Louis 2026 · JJA Score 55 · 5.0/5 (49 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · 2324 Marconi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
Watson Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in St. Louis 2026 · JJA Score 53 · 5.0/5 (138 reviews) · Members only · 2737 Papin St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
All 19 St. Louis BJJ gyms, ranked
Gracie Barra Shrewsbury · 5.0/5 (14 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7570 Watson Rd
Wise Warriors MMA · 5.0/5 (32 reviews) · $150/mo · 46 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7403 Manchester Rd #130, St. Louis, MO 63143, USA
BJJ Lifestyle Academy South County · 4.8/5 (36 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4274 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129, USA
The Martial Arts Center · 4.7/5 (13 reviews) · $65/mo · 20 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3712 Lemay Ferry Rd
Maelstrom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 4.8/5 (20 reviews) · 14 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6646 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis · 5.0/5 (29 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 3525 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139, USA
Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO · 5.0/5 (24 reviews) · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 503 N Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
Vine Street Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (1 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · 1119 S Missouri St
Nomad Jiu Jitsu · 4.5/5 (8 reviews) · $50/mo · Members only · 3139 S Grand Blvd Suite 201
Jiu-jitsu for kids in St. Louis, MO
Looking for kids BJJ classes in St. Louis? 14 St. Louis gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 4 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 8 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $65/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across St. Louis gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $65 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in St. Louis?
4 St. Louis gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most St. Louis academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in St. Louis, MO
Want women's BJJ classes in St. Louis? 6 St. Louis 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.
6 St. Louis 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.
BJJ for beginners in St. Louis, MO
New to jiu-jitsu in St. Louis? 15 St. Louis gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
15 St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in St. Louis? 10 St. Louis gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
St. Louis has 19 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 12 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.8/5, pulled from 1,051 total ratings across 19 reviewed academies. Membership averages $88/mo and drop-ins about $10 across the 3 gyms that publish pricing. 3 gyms run a public open mat; 16 are members-only. Most reviewed: Absolute Martial Arts (154 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Missouri
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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, Gracie Barra St Peters Mo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense ranks #1 in St. Louis for 2026 (4.9 stars across 97 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 St. Louis?
Across the 3 St. Louis gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $88 a month and drop-ins about $10. 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 St. Louis, MO?
19 gyms listed. 12 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in St. Louis?
Yes. Most St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Most St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Yes. Most St. Louis 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 St. Louis?