34 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Philadelphia 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 2,812 ratings). The Top 10 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.
SAS Philadelphia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 94 · 5.0/5 (227 reviews) · $219/mo · 27 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2137 E Huntingdon St Suite W1100, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
Movement Art Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 5.0/5 (138 reviews) · $189/mo · 28 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 108 Railroad Dr
Royal StriKing Muay Thai & BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 4.9/5 (52 reviews) · $99/mo · 42 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2013 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
Ataraxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, LLC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (60 reviews) · 20 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 913 E Butler Pike 1st Floor
Martinez BJJ Fitness Center — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 4.9/5 (83 reviews) · 23 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3511 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149, USA
Gracie Academy Philadelphia — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (46 reviews) · 28 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1231 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Quintella MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 5.0/5 (240 reviews) · 8 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 412 MacDade Boulevard
Saga Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 5.0/5 (52 reviews) · 12 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 430 Jacksonville Rd
Marquez MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 80 · 5.0/5 (49 reviews) · 19 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Competition team · 4500 Worth St Unit 401A
Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Philadelphia 2026 · JJA Score 69 · 4.8/5 (72 reviews) · 60 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · 2100 Chestnut St 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
All 34 Philadelphia BJJ gyms, ranked
Osagame Martial Arts and Fitness · 4.8/5 (25 reviews) · 26 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1168 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
Taggz Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (33 reviews) · 14 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Competition team · 1012 Cherry St 4th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Booth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · 13 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Competition team · 8704 Crispin St B
Graciephila Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (10 reviews) · 24 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 3083 Holme Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
The Jiu Jitsu Company · 5.0/5 (172 reviews) · $215/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 31 S 2nd St 2nd floor Unit C-5, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (110 reviews) · $200/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 4542 Baltimore Ave 2nd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
Onyx Combat Sports · 5.0/5 (122 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 4653 West Chester Pike
Berzin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (33 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 827 Glenside Ave Suite 100-C
Crush Crew Jiu Jitsu · 4.7/5 (45 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1521 Bethlehem Pike
FITKICK! Mixed Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (105 reviews) · $100/mo · No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 101 E Moreland Rd C
Kozma Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Academy · 4.9/5 (33 reviews) · 9 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3035 Franks Rd
127 BJJ, LLC · 5.0/5 (31 reviews) · 5 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 123 Leverington Ave Suite P2, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA
Lions Heart MMA · 4.7/5 (24 reviews) · $200/mo · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 13550 Bustleton Ave
10 Hands Fitness + Fight Sports · 4.8/5 (51 reviews) · Members only · Competition team · 20th & Market St entrance to the right of Starbucks
Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Philadelphia · 5.0/5 (132 reviews) · $159/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 2301 N Front St 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA
Fundamental Jiujitsu LLC · 5.0/5 (26 reviews) · $150/mo · 3 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 1100 E Mermaid Ln
North Star MMA · 5.0/5 (72 reviews) · $179/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 6673 Germantown Ave Unit B, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA
The Garden MMA · 5.0/5 (24 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
Balance Studios · 4.9/5 (36 reviews) · Members only · 7530 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA
Battleforge Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (25 reviews) · Members only · 1225 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA 19124, USA
Jiu-jitsu for kids in Philadelphia, PA
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Philadelphia? 24 Philadelphia gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 11 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 15 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $141/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across Philadelphia gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $141 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Philadelphia?
11 Philadelphia gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Philadelphia academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in Philadelphia, PA
Want women's BJJ classes in Philadelphia? 9 Philadelphia gyms offer a women's jiu-jitsu program or women's-focused training. A free trial is the fastest way to find a room that fits.
Are there women's-only BJJ classes in Philadelphia?
9 Philadelphia 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.
Beginner jiu-jitsu classes in Philadelphia, PA
New to jiu-jitsu in Philadelphia? 22 Philadelphia gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
22 Philadelphia 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 jiu-jitsu in Philadelphia, PA
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Philadelphia? 23 Philadelphia gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
Philadelphia has 34 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 14 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 2,812 total ratings across 34 reviewed academies. Membership averages $171/mo and drop-ins about $47 across the 10 gyms that publish pricing. 10 gyms run a public open mat; 24 are members-only. Most reviewed: The Vault Jiu Jitsu (317 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Pennsylvania
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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, SAS Philadelphia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Philadelphia for 2026 (5.0 stars across 227 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 Philadelphia?
Across the 10 Philadelphia gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $171 a month and drop-ins about $47. 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.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Philadelphia, PA?
34 gyms listed. 14 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Philadelphia?
Yes. Most Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Most Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Yes. Most Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?