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 1,324 ratings). The Top 8 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.
Raleigh–Durham BJJ open mats · jiu jitsu in Durham County
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Durham? 4 Durham gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 1 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Most Durham gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
1 Durham gym takes kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Durham academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
New to jiu-jitsu in Durham? 5 Durham gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
5 Durham 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.
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Durham? 5 Durham gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
5 Durham gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Durham has 13 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 8 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.8/5, pulled from 1,324 total ratings across 13 reviewed academies. Membership averages $135/mo and drop-ins about $25 across the 4 gyms that publish pricing. 2 gyms run a public open mat; 11 are members-only. Most reviewed: Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training (545 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.
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.
Across the 4 Durham gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $135 a month and drop-ins about $25. 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.
13 gyms listed. 8 are verified by our team.
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.
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.
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.
4.8 out of 5, based on 13 rated academies.