12 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Greensboro 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 904 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 Greensboro (2026)
Octagon MMA & Krav Maga — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Greensboro 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (331 reviews) · Members only · 5715-B W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27409, USA
Tiger Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Centers — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Greensboro 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 5.0/5 (174 reviews) · Members only · 2002 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
Greensboro Jiu Jitsu Renzo Gracie — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Greensboro 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 4.9/5 (50 reviews) · Members only · 901Norwalk Street F, Greensboro, NC 27407, USA
Tiger Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Greensboro 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 5.0/5 (69 reviews) · Members only · 4012-B Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
Greensboro Martial Arts Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Greensboro 2026 · JJA Score 47 · 5.0/5 (53 reviews) · Members only · 719 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403, USA
Institute of Human Combat — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Greensboro 2026 · JJA Score 46 · 4.6/5 (78 reviews) · Members only · 1601 E Bessemer Ave N, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA
Greensboro has 12 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 904 total ratings across 12 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Octagon MMA & Krav Maga (331 Google reviews).
How we rank Greensboro 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, Octagon MMA & Krav Maga ranks #1 in Greensboro for 2026 (5.0 stars across 331 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 Greensboro?
Most Greensboro 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 Greensboro, NC?
12 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Greensboro?
Yes. Most Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
Most Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
Yes. Most Greensboro 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 Greensboro?