6 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Elizabeth 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 413 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.
Kids jiu-jitsu in Elizabeth, NJ: 5 academies teach children's BJJ, including 3 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 2 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Elizabeth gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
3 Elizabeth gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Elizabeth academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Elizabeth has 6 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 4 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 413 total ratings across 6 reviewed academies. Membership averages $180/mo and drop-ins about $30 across the 1 gym that publish pricing. 2 gyms run a public open mat; 4 are members-only. Most reviewed: AllStar Martial Arts – Kids, BJJ, Muay Thai & Self Defense in Union NJ (173 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, Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ranks #1 in Elizabeth for 2026 (4.9 stars across 131 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Across the 1 Elizabeth gym that publish pricing, membership averages $180 a month and drop-ins about $30. 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.
6 gyms listed. 4 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 6 rated academies.