6 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Paterson 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 572 ratings). The Top 5 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 Paterson, NJ: 6 academies teach children's BJJ, including 3 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 3 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Paterson gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
3 Paterson gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Paterson academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Paterson, NJ: 6 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
6 Paterson 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 BJJ in Paterson, NJ: 5 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
5 Paterson gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Paterson has 6 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 2 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 572 total ratings across 6 reviewed academies. Membership averages $159/mo across the 1 gym that publish pricing. 6 gyms run a public open mat. Most reviewed: Hibiscus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (139 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, Hibiscus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Paterson for 2026 (5.0 stars across 139 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Across the 1 Paterson gym that publish pricing, membership averages $159 a month. 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. 2 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Paterson 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 Paterson 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 Paterson 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.