48 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in San Antonio 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 3,703 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.
Gracie Barra Alamo Ranch-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense — Top 10 BJJ Gym in San Antonio 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 5.0/5 (42 reviews) · 16 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 10919 Culebra Rd #187
Dominion MMA®, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & San Antonio MMA Training Gym. — Top 10 BJJ Gym in San Antonio 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 4.9/5 (420 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · Braun Point, Shopping Center, 9910 W Loop 1604 N #117, San Antonio, TX 78254, USA
Ohana Academy HQ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in San Antonio 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 4.8/5 (447 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 15032 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232, USA
Leny Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in San Antonio 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 5.0/5 (93 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1407 S St Mary's St Suite B, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA
GFTeam San Antonio — Top 10 BJJ Gym in San Antonio 2026 · JJA Score 74 · 4.9/5 (78 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6419 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Renzo Gracie San Antonio — Top 10 BJJ Gym in San Antonio 2026 · JJA Score 63 · 5.0/5 (58 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 8530 TX-151 #208, San Antonio, TX 78245, USA
San Antonio Jiu-Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (24 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6846 Alamo Pkwy Ste 108, San Antonio, TX 78253, USA
Unified Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (7 reviews) · $150/mo · 14 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 816 Main St Suite F
Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (161 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 5723 N Foster Rd #112
House of Jiu-Jitsu · 4.8/5 (82 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 823 S Laredo St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
Gracie Jiu Jitsu San Antonio · 5.0/5 (31 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 11220 Perrin Beitel STE 106, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA
Midian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (24 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 12806 Nacogdoches Rd
Athlon Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · $169/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · 1210 Safari
Texas Made Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (102 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 18835 FM 2252 Building 105
Rodrigo Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Potranco · 5.0/5 (33 reviews) · 31 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 9714 Potranco Rd
Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (120 reviews) · $291/mo · 2 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 15201 San Pedro Ave
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu San Antonio North West · 5.0/5 (68 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 7007-3 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238, USA
Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate · 4.9/5 (46 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 21025 Encino Commons suite 109, San Antonio, TX 78259, USA
LevelUp MMA & Fitness · 5.0/5 (11 reviews) · $180/mo · 17 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Competition team · 1515 Pleasanton Rd suite 101
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Northwest San Antonio · 5.0/5 (23 reviews) · $120/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 8131 I-10 suite 230, San Antonio, TX 78230, USA
Hardheads Jiu Jitsu Club · 5.0/5 (11 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · 9427 Poteet Jourdanton Fwy Acc Rd, San Antonio, TX 78224, USA
Kids jiu-jitsu gyms in San Antonio, TX
Kids jiu-jitsu in San Antonio, TX: 30 academies teach children's BJJ, including 4 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 5 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most San Antonio gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in San Antonio?
4 San Antonio gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most San Antonio academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in San Antonio, TX
Women's jiu-jitsu in San Antonio, 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.
Are there women's-only BJJ classes in San Antonio?
5 San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX
BJJ for beginners in San Antonio, TX: 18 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.
18 San Antonio 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 BJJ classes in San Antonio, TX
No-gi BJJ in San Antonio, TX: 18 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
San Antonio has 48 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 38 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 3,703 total ratings across 48 reviewed academies. Membership averages $177/mo and drop-ins about $20 across the 6 gyms that publish pricing. 13 gyms run a public open mat; 34 are members-only. Most reviewed: Ohana Academy HQ (447 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, Gracie Barra Alamo Ranch-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense ranks #1 in San Antonio for 2026 (5.0 stars across 42 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 San Antonio?
Across the 6 San Antonio gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $177 a month and drop-ins about $20. 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 San Antonio, TX?
48 gyms listed. 38 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in San Antonio?
Yes. Most San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Most San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Yes. Most San Antonio 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 San Antonio?