7 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Brownsville 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 523 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.
Top 4 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Brownsville (2026)
Ground Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Brownsville 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (282 reviews) · Members only · 1601 E Price Rd Ste 1621, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Brownsville 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 5.0/5 (65 reviews) · Members only · 2310 N Expressway 83, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
Galvan's Martial Arts in Brownsville — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Brownsville 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.9/5 (80 reviews) · Members only · 2310 North Expy, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
The Waves Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Brownsville 2026 · JJA Score 47 · 5.0/5 (45 reviews) · Members only · 3230 Pablo Kisel Blvd #105, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA
All 7 Brownsville BJJ gyms, ranked
Checkmat BTX · 5.0/5 (12 reviews) · Members only · 1393 E Alton Gloor Blvd #5, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA
Anzelone Jiu-Jitsu · 4.7/5 (25 reviews) · Members only · 995 W Ruben M Torres Sr Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
Brownsville has 7 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 523 total ratings across 7 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Ground Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (282 Google reviews).
How we rank Brownsville gyms — the JJA Score
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, Ground Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Brownsville for 2026 (5.0 stars across 282 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 Brownsville?
Most Brownsville 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 Brownsville, TX?
7 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Brownsville?
Yes. Most Brownsville 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 Brownsville?
Most Brownsville 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 Brownsville?
Yes. Most Brownsville 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 Brownsville?