16 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Fayetteville 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 1,015 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.
Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 5.0/5 (90 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 5945 Cliffdale Rd Ste 1102, Fayetteville, NC 28314, USA
Carolina Prime Performance — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 4.9/5 (55 reviews) · $95/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 5217 Raeford Rd #105, Fayetteville, NC 28304, USA
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Of Fayetteville — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 5.0/5 (65 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 8175 Cliffdale Rd suite 138, Fayetteville, NC 28314, USA
Diego Ramalho Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 69 · 4.6/5 (131 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · 1115 N Bragg Blvd
Cornerstone Bjj — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 67 · 5.0/5 (86 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 3724 Sycamore Dairy Rd Suite 120, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
Leadership Martial Arts & Krav Maga — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 64 · 4.9/5 (50 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 3915 Ramsey St Suite # 101, Fayetteville, NC 28311, USA
Garami Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 4.9/5 (158 reviews) · Members only · Free trial · 5519 Waldos Beach Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
Elevo Dynamics — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 4.6/5 (54 reviews) · Members only · 110 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
Fayetteville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (98 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Competition team · 1200 Garland Ave #1
Martial Arts of NC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Fayetteville 2026 · JJA Score 75 · 4.8/5 (90 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Competition team · 2706 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
All 16 Fayetteville BJJ gyms, ranked
ZR Team Hope Mills · 4.9/5 (32 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 2653 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, USA
Garami Jiu-Jitsu Downtown · 5.0/5 (32 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · 450 W Russell St Suite 201, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA
Cape Fear Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (13 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 124 Baywood Rd Suite 109/110, Fayetteville, NC 28312, USA
Team ROC · 4.6/5 (25 reviews) · Members only · 226 Meed Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303, USA
ATEMI-RYU NC · 4.9/5 (9 reviews) · Members only · 514 McArthur Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28311, USA
Jiu-jitsu for kids in Fayetteville, NC
Kids jiu-jitsu in Fayetteville, NC: 5 academies teach children's BJJ, including 1 with a 3-6 little-kids program. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
1 Fayetteville gym takes kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Fayetteville academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Fayetteville, NC
BJJ for beginners in Fayetteville, NC: 9 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.
9 Fayetteville 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 jiu-jitsu in Fayetteville, NC
No-gi BJJ in Fayetteville, NC: 10 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
Fayetteville has 16 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 13 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,015 total ratings across 16 reviewed academies. Membership averages $95/mo across the 1 gym that publish pricing. 5 gyms run a public open mat; 11 are members-only. Most reviewed: Garami Jiu Jitsu (158 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in North Carolina
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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, Jewel Jiu Jitsu Academy ranks #1 in Fayetteville for 2026 (5.0 stars across 90 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 Fayetteville?
Across the 1 Fayetteville gym that publish pricing, membership averages $95 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 Fayetteville, NC?
16 gyms listed. 13 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Fayetteville?
Yes. Most Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
Most Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
Yes. Most Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?