18 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in El Paso 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 1,144 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.
Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 98 · 5.0/5 (181 reviews) · 35 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6104 N Mesa St STE B, El Paso, TX 79912, USA
Zen Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 4.9/5 (91 reviews) · $153/mo · 48 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6456 Doniphan Dr Unit A and B, El Paso, TX 79932, USA
Briggs Academy of MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 4.8/5 (91 reviews) · 16 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 811 Southwestern Dr, El Paso, TX 79912, USA
Gracie Barra El Paso — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 4.7/5 (76 reviews) · 5 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 125 Graphite Dr Suite G, El Paso, TX 79932, USA
Ocelotl Martial Arts Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 79 · 5.0/5 (115 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2400 N Mesa St suite d, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
SVG MMA ACADEMY — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 70 · 4.9/5 (118 reviews) · $196/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 2131 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901, USA
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 62 · 4.9/5 (110 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · 10854 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX 79935, USA
Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 60 · 4.8/5 (74 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 11501 Rojas Dr Space F, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
AOA BJJ Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 57 · 4.9/5 (48 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 4601 Hondo Pass Dr suite i, El Paso, TX 79924, USA
All 18 El Paso BJJ gyms, ranked
Grind underground Jiu-Jitsu Club · 5.0/5 (30 reviews) · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 8935 Gateway S Blvd suite b7, El Paso, TX 79904, USA
Premier Martial Arts West El Paso · 5.0/5 (39 reviews) · 11 classes/wk · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 5044 Doniphan Dr b 100, El Paso, TX 79932, USA
Independent Grappling Jiu-jitsu · 5.0/5 (8 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1111 Barranca Dr ste 400
Kids jiu-jitsu in El Paso, TX: 9 academies teach children's BJJ, including 4 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 5 with teen classes. Expect around $153/mo for youth. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Across El Paso gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $153 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in El Paso?
4 El Paso gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most El Paso academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in El Paso, TX
Women's jiu-jitsu in El Paso, TX: 5 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
5 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX
BJJ for beginners in El Paso, TX: 10 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.
El Paso has 18 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 5 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,144 total ratings across 18 reviewed academies. Membership averages $163/mo and drop-ins about $22 across the 3 gyms that publish pricing. 2 gyms run a public open mat; 16 are members-only. Most reviewed: Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso (181 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.
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, Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso ranks #1 in El Paso for 2026 (5.0 stars across 181 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 El Paso?
Across the 3 El Paso gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $163 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.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in El Paso, TX?
18 gyms listed. 5 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in El Paso?
Yes. Most El Paso 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 El Paso?
Most El Paso 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 El Paso?
Yes. Most El Paso 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 El Paso?