10 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Wilmington 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 653 ratings). The Top 5 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.
Kids jiu-jitsu in Wilmington, NC: 9 academies teach children's BJJ, including 3 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 1 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Wilmington gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
3 Wilmington gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Wilmington academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in Wilmington, NC: 4 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
4 Wilmington gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
BJJ for beginners in Wilmington, NC: 6 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.
6 Wilmington 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 BJJ in Wilmington, NC: 8 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
8 Wilmington gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Wilmington has 10 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 8 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 653 total ratings across 10 reviewed academies. Membership averages $129/mo and drop-ins about $20 across the 1 gym that publish pricing. 4 gyms run a public open mat; 6 are members-only. Most reviewed: Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness (210 Google reviews).
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, Ethos Jiu Jitsu and Fitness ranks #1 in Wilmington for 2026 (5.0 stars across 210 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Across the 1 Wilmington gym that publish pricing, membership averages $129 a month and drop-ins about $20. 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.
10 gyms listed. 8 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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.
4.9 out of 5, based on 10 rated academies.