13 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Durham 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 1,302 ratings). The Top 7 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.
Top 7 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Durham (2026)
Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Durham 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (545 reviews) · Members only · 3742-A3 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Cageside & Toro BJJ Fight Shop — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Durham 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.9/5 (153 reviews) · Members only · 124 Latta Rd, Durham, NC 27712, USA
United Thai Boxing & MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Durham 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.9/5 (148 reviews) · Members only · 4900 NC-55 Ste 485, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Triangle Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Durham 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 5.0/5 (105 reviews) · Members only · 124 Latta Rd, Durham, NC 27712, USA
Elevate MMA Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Durham 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 4.9/5 (112 reviews) · Members only · 2945 S Miami Blvd Ste 116 & 117, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Bull City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Durham 2026 · JJA Score 47 · 5.0/5 (72 reviews) · Members only · 3111 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707, USA
GRACIE DURHAM — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Durham 2026 · JJA Score 45 · 4.8/5 (43 reviews) · Members only · 4908 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705, USA
All 13 Durham BJJ gyms, ranked
Tawheed Jiu-Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (36 reviews) · Members only · 5279 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27712, USA
tkfmma · 4.9/5 (30 reviews) · Members only · 4228 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Strike Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (9 reviews) · Members only · 101 W Main St UNIT A Suite LO1, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Revenant Combat Club · 4.1/5 (14 reviews) · Members only · 207 N Church St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Saunders Brazilian Jiujitsu · 3.8/5 (4 reviews) · Members only · 27713, 3315 Guess Rd #8, Durham, NC 27705, USA
Jiu-jitsu in Durham by the numbers
Durham has 13 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.8/5, pulled from 1,302 total ratings across 13 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training (545 Google reviews).
How we rank Durham gyms — the JJA Score
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, Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training ranks #1 in Durham for 2026 (5.0 stars across 545 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 Durham?
Most Durham BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Durham, NC?
13 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Durham?
Yes. Most Durham 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 Durham?
Most Durham 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 Durham?
Yes. Most Durham 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 Durham?