Best Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Dallas, TX (2026)

35 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Dallas 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 3,128 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.

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Top 10 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Dallas (2026)

  1. Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 96 · 5.0/5 (150 reviews) · $189/mo · 41 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 5706 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 230, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
  2. Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 92 · 5.0/5 (551 reviews) · 24 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 427 W Commerce St
  3. Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 91 · 5.0/5 (244 reviews) · 32 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 190 E Stacy Rd #1605
  4. Carlson Gracie Lewisville — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 91 · 4.8/5 (104 reviews) · 36 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3964 State Hwy 121 #750
  5. VA Academy Jiu Jitsu | Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 4.9/5 (110 reviews) · 27 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 709 Business Way Suite 110
  6. 5 Elements Studio Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 5.0/5 (135 reviews) · 27 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2613 N Carroll Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
  7. North South Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (87 reviews) · 31 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2010 N Plano Rd #107
  8. Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.9/5 (102 reviews) · 37 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 10675 E NW Hwy Suite 2900, Dallas, TX 75238, USA
  9. Diamondback Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (45 reviews) · 26 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 8981 2nd St #200
  10. Star Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Dallas 2026 · JJA Score 84 · 4.9/5 (72 reviews) · 28 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3730 N Josey Ln # 114

All 35 Dallas BJJ gyms, ranked

  1. Quintana MMA & Fitness · 5.0/5 (26 reviews) · $250/mo · 16 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1925 E Levee St
  2. SFS MMA · 4.5/5 (102 reviews) · $150/mo · 14 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 205 W Main St
  3. Southside Mixed Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (52 reviews) · 36 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · Shopping Center
  4. Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (158 reviews) · 44 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · 11661 Preston Rd #186, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
  5. Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu DFW · 5.0/5 (123 reviews) · 59 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 420 Grapevine Hwy #118
  6. New Concept Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (142 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7035 Greenville Ave #101a, Dallas, TX 75231, USA
  7. Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu: The Colony · 5.0/5 (81 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 5201 S Colony Blvd #575
  8. 316 BJJ · 4.9/5 (98 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3101 Fit Sport Life Blvd #104
  9. Malicious Grounds Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (18 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Competition team · 2112 S Cockrell Hill Rd Suite A
  10. Gracie Barra Highland Village,Tx Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense · 5.0/5 (21 reviews) · 12 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 200 Marketplace Ln #205
  11. Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym · 5.0/5 (74 reviews) · 1 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6465 E Mockingbird Ln STE 350, Dallas, TX 75214, USA
  12. Octagon MMA Dallas · 4.9/5 (115 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 124 Leslie St, Dallas, TX 75207, USA
  13. The Grappling Institute · 4.9/5 (30 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 800 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
  14. Jinho Jiu-Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (104 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 2350 Hall - Johnson Rd #120
  15. Fortis MMA · 4.6/5 (64 reviews) · Members only · Competition team · 301 Texas St, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
  16. Academy of Champions Jiu Jitsu in Dallas · 5.0/5 (51 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 14225 Inwood Rd #225
  17. COR Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (3 reviews) · 3 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Competition team · Heights Recreation Center
  18. Jiujitsuwithjesus · 5.0/5 (22 reviews) · $75/mo · 4 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 2527 W Colorado Blvd
  19. Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas · 5.0/5 (82 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 1901 Royal Ln #109, Dallas, TX 75229, USA
  20. Perennial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (26 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 423 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212, USA
  21. Black Wolf Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (8 reviews) · $150/mo · 15 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 4422 Live Oak St #100
  22. 11.21 BJJ BOXING & FITNESS · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · 7 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 283 Hiram Sudie Rd
  23. Global MMA Dallas and Muay Thai · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · Members only · Free trial · 1336 Inwood Rd
  24. Abdias Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Dallas, TX · 4.9/5 (52 reviews) · Members only · 900 E Clarendon Dr #170, Dallas, TX 75203, USA
  25. 144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness · 5.0/5 (20 reviews) · Members only · 3406 Easy St, Dallas, TX 75247, USA

Jiu-jitsu for kids in Dallas, TX

Looking for kids BJJ classes in Dallas? 26 Dallas gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 14 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 24 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $88/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.

How much are kids BJJ classes in Dallas?

Across Dallas gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $88 a month. Most run a free trial class first.

What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Dallas?

14 Dallas gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Dallas academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.

Women's jiu-jitsu in Dallas, TX

Want women's BJJ classes in Dallas? 17 Dallas 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 Dallas?

17 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX

New to jiu-jitsu in Dallas? 25 Dallas gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.

Where can a beginner try BJJ in Dallas?

25 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX

Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Dallas? 25 Dallas gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.

Which Dallas gyms offer no-gi?

25 Dallas gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.

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Jiu-jitsu in Dallas by the numbers

Dallas has 35 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 14 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 3,128 total ratings across 35 reviewed academies. Membership averages $163/mo and drop-ins about $28 across the 5 gyms that publish pricing. 11 gyms run a public open mat; 24 are members-only. Most reviewed: Alex Martins Jiu Jitsu Academy in Dallas (551 Google reviews).

Nearby BJJ gyms in Texas

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How we rank Dallas 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.

Dallas jiu jitsu FAQs

What is the best jiu jitsu gym in Dallas?

By the JJA Score, Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas ranks #1 in Dallas for 2026 (5.0 stars across 150 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 Dallas?

Across the 5 Dallas gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $163 a month and drop-ins about $28. 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 Dallas, TX?

35 gyms listed. 14 are verified by our team.

Are there beginner BJJ classes in Dallas?

Yes. Most Dallas 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 Dallas?

Most Dallas 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 Dallas?

Yes. Most Dallas 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 Dallas?

4.9 out of 5, based on 35 rated academies.