12 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Dayton 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 794 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.
Meng's Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dayton 2026 · JJA Score 76 · 4.8/5 (66 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 5715 Brandt Pike, Dayton, OH 45424, USA
Total Taekwondo & Fitness LLC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dayton 2026 · JJA Score 72 · 5.0/5 (47 reviews) · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 1942 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429, USA
SG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dayton 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 4.9/5 (90 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 2050 S Alex Rd, Dayton, OH 45449, USA
Rival Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dayton 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 5.0/5 (62 reviews) · Gi · Open mat · 3430 W National Rd
Tenbears Martial Arts Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dayton 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 4.9/5 (164 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 2810 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45420, USA
Bandit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dayton 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (41 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 326 Dayton Ave
Dayton has 12 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 9 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 794 total ratings across 12 reviewed academies. 1 gym runs a public open mat; 11 are members-only. Most reviewed: Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts (245 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.
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, Meng's Martial Arts ranks #1 in Dayton for 2026 (4.8 stars across 66 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 Dayton?
Most Dayton 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 Dayton, OH?
12 gyms listed. 9 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Dayton?
Yes. Most Dayton 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 Dayton?
Most Dayton 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 Dayton?
Yes. Most Dayton 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 Dayton?