10 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Memphis right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.8/5 across 838 ratings). The Top 5 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 Memphis? 8 Memphis gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 1 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 6 with a dedicated teens class. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Most Memphis gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
1 Memphis gym takes kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Memphis academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
New to jiu-jitsu in Memphis? 7 Memphis gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
7 Memphis 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 Memphis? 6 Memphis gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
6 Memphis gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Memphis has 10 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 4 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.8/5, pulled from 838 total ratings across 10 reviewed academies. 3 gyms run a public open mat; 7 are members-only. Most reviewed: Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu (475 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, Midtown Grappling Academy ranks #1 in Memphis for 2026 (5.0 stars across 79 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Most Memphis 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.
10 gyms listed. 4 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis 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.
4.8 out of 5, based on 10 rated academies.