21 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Albuquerque 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 1,127 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.
Invictus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (107 reviews) · $169/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1453 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, USA
Gracie Barra Albuquerque Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (69 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 12251 Academy Rd NE #103, Albuquerque, NM 87120, USA
The War Room School of Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (52 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 5617 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
Gracie Barra New Mexico - Jiu Jitsu in Albuquerque — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 4.7/5 (87 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1504 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
Jackson Wink MMA Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 63 · 4.7/5 (136 reviews) · $199/mo · No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 301 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 63 · 5.0/5 (62 reviews) · No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 237 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA
Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Albuquerque — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 60 · 5.0/5 (71 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 5600 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
New Mexico Jiujitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 60 · 4.9/5 (49 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 5600 San Francisco Rd NE # B, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA
dark haven studio — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Albuquerque 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 4.8/5 (58 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 2637 Texas St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
Kids jiu-jitsu in Albuquerque, NM: 7 academies teach children's BJJ, including 2 with a 3-6 little-kids program. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
2 Albuquerque gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Albuquerque academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Try jiu-jitsu in Albuquerque, NM (free trials)
BJJ for beginners in Albuquerque, NM: 8 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.
8 Albuquerque 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 classes in Albuquerque, NM
No-gi BJJ in Albuquerque, NM: 13 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
Albuquerque has 21 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 16 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,127 total ratings across 20 reviewed academies. Membership averages $159/mo across the 3 gyms that publish pricing. 4 gyms run a public open mat; 16 are members-only. Most reviewed: Impact Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque (150 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, Invictus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai academy ranks #1 in Albuquerque for 2026 (5.0 stars across 107 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 Albuquerque?
Across the 3 Albuquerque gyms 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.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Albuquerque, NM?
21 gyms listed. 16 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Albuquerque?
Yes. Most Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
Most Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
Yes. Most Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?