28 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Pittsburgh 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 1,526 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.
Stout PGH - Strip District — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 4.9/5 (322 reviews) · 44 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1719 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
True Believer Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 4.9/5 (90 reviews) · 29 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · Spring Garden Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
The Academy of Martial Arts and Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (69 reviews) · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 24 Woodville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, USA
North Hills ATA Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 4.9/5 (71 reviews) · 31 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 484 Lowries Run Rd
Top Tier GYM — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 5.0/5 (75 reviews) · $125/mo · 18 classes/wk · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 300 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15202, USA
Ryer Martial Arts Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 66 · 4.9/5 (67 reviews) · $220/mo · 16 classes/wk · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 5440 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
UFC Gym Market Square — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.3/5 (268 reviews) · $135/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 236 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Rothrock's Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 5.0/5 (88 reviews) · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 2340 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA
No Limits ATA Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Pittsburgh 2026 · JJA Score 55 · 4.7/5 (64 reviews) · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 1001 Cool Springs Dr
All 28 Pittsburgh BJJ gyms, ranked
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Seven Fields · 5.0/5 (12 reviews) · $299/mo · 39 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 540 Adams Shoppes
Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness · 5.0/5 (33 reviews) · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3606 Brownsville Rd
Shaolin Studios · 4.8/5 (38 reviews) · 20 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1115 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, USA
Steel Dragon · 5.0/5 (6 reviews) · 13 classes/wk · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 100 43rd St #113
Kids jiu-jitsu in Pittsburgh, PA: 22 academies teach children's BJJ, including 8 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 21 with teen classes. Expect around $138/mo for youth. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Across Pittsburgh gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $138 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Pittsburgh?
8 Pittsburgh gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Pittsburgh academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in Pittsburgh, PA
Women's jiu-jitsu in Pittsburgh, PA: 11 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
11 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA
BJJ for beginners in Pittsburgh, PA: 18 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.
18 Pittsburgh 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.
Submission grappling in Pittsburgh, PA
No-gi BJJ in Pittsburgh, PA: 11 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
Pittsburgh has 28 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 13 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,526 total ratings across 28 reviewed academies. Membership averages $178/mo and drop-ins about $27 across the 7 gyms that publish pricing. 3 gyms run a public open mat; 25 are members-only. Most reviewed: Stout PGH - Strip District (322 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, Stout PGH - Strip District ranks #1 in Pittsburgh for 2026 (4.9 stars across 322 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 Pittsburgh?
Across the 7 Pittsburgh gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $178 a month and drop-ins about $27. 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
28 gyms listed. 13 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Pittsburgh?
Yes. Most Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Most Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Yes. Most Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?