8 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Winston-Salem 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 245 ratings). The Top 2 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.
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New to jiu-jitsu in Winston-Salem? 5 Winston-Salem gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
5 Winston-Salem 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.
Winston-Salem has 8 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 6 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 245 total ratings across 8 reviewed academies. Membership averages $130/mo across the 2 gyms that publish pricing. 3 gyms run a public open mat; 5 are members-only. Most reviewed: Paulo Santana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (63 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, Paulo Santana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ranks #1 in Winston-Salem for 2026 (4.9 stars across 63 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Across the 2 Winston-Salem gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $130 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.
8 gyms listed. 6 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 8 rated academies.