10 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Chattanooga right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 5.0/5 across 573 ratings). The Top 4 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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Looking for kids BJJ classes in Chattanooga? 7 Chattanooga gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 3 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 5 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $117/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across Chattanooga gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $117 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
3 Chattanooga gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Chattanooga academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Want women's BJJ classes in Chattanooga? 5 Chattanooga 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.
5 Chattanooga 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.
New to jiu-jitsu in Chattanooga? 6 Chattanooga gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
6 Chattanooga 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.
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Chattanooga? 6 Chattanooga gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
6 Chattanooga gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Chattanooga has 10 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 6 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 573 total ratings across 10 reviewed academies. Membership averages $125/mo and drop-ins about $22 across the 2 gyms that publish pricing. 2 gyms run a public open mat; 8 are members-only. Most reviewed: Total Fitness Kickboxing - East Brainerd (247 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, Sōzō Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Chattanooga for 2026 (5.0 stars across 44 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Across the 2 Chattanooga gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $125 a month and drop-ins about $22. 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. 6 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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.
5.0 out of 5, based on 10 rated academies.