12 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Raleigh right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 5.0/5 across 1,052 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.
Top 8 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Raleigh (2026)
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Raleigh 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (334 reviews) · Members only · 2921 Wakefield Crossing Dr #100, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA
ATOS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU RALEIGH — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Raleigh 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 5.0/5 (53 reviews) · Members only · 2720 Lake Wheeler Rd Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Gracie Raleigh — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Raleigh 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 5.0/5 (149 reviews) · Members only · 1609 Old Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Hometown Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Raleigh 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (100 reviews) · Members only · 5500 Atlantic Springs Rd Suite 107-108, Raleigh, NC 27616, USA
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Raleigh 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 4.8/5 (142 reviews) · Members only · 3647 Trust Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616, USA
Fight Flow Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Raleigh 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.9/5 (95 reviews) · Members only · 900 E Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
IRONGRIP Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Raleigh 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 5.0/5 (60 reviews) · Members only · 731 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Raleigh Brazilian Jiujitsu and Muay Thai — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Raleigh 2026 · JJA Score 47 · 4.8/5 (64 reviews) · Members only · Entrance around back of building. Right side!, 3501 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616, USA
RDU Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (2 reviews) · Members only · 6405 Westgate Rd #107, Raleigh, NC 27617, USA
Raleigh jiu-jitsu gyms, by the numbers
Raleigh has 12 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 1,052 total ratings across 12 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts (334 Google reviews).
How we rank Raleigh 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, Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts ranks #1 in Raleigh for 2026 (5.0 stars across 334 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 Raleigh?
Most Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC?
12 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Raleigh?
Yes. Most Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Most Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Yes. Most Raleigh 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 Raleigh?