15 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Jersey 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 1,556 ratings). The Top 10 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.
TRA - Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (113 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 372 9th St UNIT B
Studio 1908 Jiu Jitsu by Miyao Brothers — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 5.0/5 (281 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Competition team · 460 Grand St Ground Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Unity Jiu Jitsu Jersey City — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 61 · 4.9/5 (63 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 660 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA
Procel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 57 · 5.0/5 (149 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 189 Brunswick St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Jang Star Taekwondo School — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 57 · 5.0/5 (355 reviews) · Members only · 299 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
CULTR Fight Club — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 4.9/5 (55 reviews) · Members only · 315 15th St suite 3a, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
Renzo Gracie Jersey City — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 60 · 4.9/5 (67 reviews) · $219/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 2815 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA
CKO Kickboxing Jersey City — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.7/5 (247 reviews) · Members only · 157 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
JC Taekwondo and Kickboxing Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Jersey City 2026 · JJA Score 47 · 4.8/5 (62 reviews) · Members only · 150 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Jersey City? 5 Jersey City gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program and 1 with a dedicated teens class. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Most Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
Most Jersey City academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Submission grappling in Jersey City, NJ
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Jersey City? 7 Jersey City gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
Jersey City has 15 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 11 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,556 total ratings across 15 reviewed academies. Membership averages $219/mo and drop-ins about $30 across the 1 gym that publish pricing. 1 gym runs a public open mat; 14 are members-only. Most reviewed: Jang Star Taekwondo School (355 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, TRA - Jiu Jitsu ranks #1 in Jersey City for 2026 (5.0 stars across 113 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 Jersey City?
Across the 1 Jersey City gym that publish pricing, membership averages $219 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.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Jersey City, NJ?
15 gyms listed. 11 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Jersey City?
Yes. Most Jersey 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.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Jersey City?
Most Jersey 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.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Jersey City?
Yes. Most Jersey 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.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Jersey City?