17 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 1,095 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.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 55 · 4.9/5 (110 reviews) · Members only · 10854 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX 79935, USA
Gracie Barra El Paso — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.7/5 (76 reviews) · Members only · 125 Graphite Dr Suite G, El Paso, TX 79932, USA
Ocelotl Martial Arts Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 5.0/5 (115 reviews) · Members only · 2400 N Mesa St suite d, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
SVG MMA ACADEMY — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.9/5 (118 reviews) · Members only · 2131 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901, USA
Zen Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.9/5 (91 reviews) · Members only · 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 50 · 4.8/5 (91 reviews) · Members only · 811 Southwestern Dr, El Paso, TX 79912, USA
Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.8/5 (74 reviews) · Members only · 11501 Rojas Dr Space F, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
AOA BJJ Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 4.9/5 (48 reviews) · Members only · 4601 Hondo Pass Dr suite i, El Paso, TX 79924, USA
Unleashed MMA Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in El Paso 2026 · JJA Score 46 · 4.6/5 (45 reviews) · Members only · 1510 N Zaragoza Rd b3, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
All 17 El Paso BJJ gyms, ranked
Gracie Barra East El Paso · 4.9/5 (24 reviews) · Members only · 12025 Rojas Dr H, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
El Paso has 17 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,095 total ratings across 17 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso (181 Google reviews).
How we rank El Paso 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, 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?
Most El Paso 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 El Paso, TX?
17 gyms listed.
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?