25 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Salt Lake City 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 1,317 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.
Sierra MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 4.9/5 (97 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7942 S 1300 E
Atlas Combat Sports — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 5.0/5 (116 reviews) · $140/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 12472 S Meadow Spring Ln
Gracie Barra Park City — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 4.9/5 (61 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 8178 Gorgoza Pines Rd Suite G
Bernales Institute of Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 4.9/5 (50 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2257 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
Combat Arts Strength & Conditioning — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 5.0/5 (68 reviews) · $150/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · Basement of Church and State, 370 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
The Pit SLC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 74 · 4.9/5 (102 reviews) · No-Gi · Members only · Competition team · 1171 Richards St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Gracie Barra Sandy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 70 · 4.6/5 (83 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 8912 S 700 E
Salt Lake Capoeira & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 61 · 5.0/5 (46 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 663 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Absolute MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Salt Lake City 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 5.0/5 (104 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1338 W 7800 S
All 25 Salt Lake City BJJ gyms, ranked
Corvus Jiu Jitsu HQ · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · $120/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7817 S Highland Dr Suite A
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bountiful · 5.0/5 (21 reviews) · $120/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 550 N 200 W
BJJ CENTER · 4.0/5 (11 reviews) · $189/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · 5508 Van Winkle
Maloney's Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (36 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 33 Casa Loma Dr
Gustavo Rodrigues BJJ · 5.0/5 (18 reviews) · Members only · 3614 W 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84120, USA
The Front Jiu-Jitsu Collective · 5.0/5 (3 reviews) · $115/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 4140 S Main St
Marangoni Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy · 5.0/5 (45 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 480 E 6th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
BJJ Revolution Park City · 5.0/5 (14 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2080 Gold Dust Ln
10Th Planet Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City · 5.0/5 (50 reviews) · No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Competition team · 215 S 1000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
Park City Jiu Jitsu · 4.8/5 (53 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · 6430 North Buisness
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu,® South Jordan · 5.0/5 (19 reviews) · $130/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · 11273 Grandville Ave Suite E
Kids jiu-jitsu in Salt Lake City, UT: 19 academies teach children's BJJ, including 7 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
7 Salt Lake City gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Salt Lake City academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in Salt Lake City, UT
Women's jiu-jitsu in Salt Lake City, UT: 9 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 Salt Lake City?
9 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT
BJJ for beginners in Salt Lake City, UT: 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT
No-gi BJJ in Salt Lake City, UT: 16 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
Salt Lake City has 25 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 15 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,317 total ratings across 25 reviewed academies. Membership averages $138/mo and drop-ins about $20 across the 7 gyms that publish pricing. 11 gyms run a public open mat; 13 are members-only. Most reviewed: GRACIE BARRA SALT LAKE CITY - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & SELF DEFENSE (264 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 SALT LAKE CITY - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & SELF DEFENSE ranks #1 in Salt Lake City for 2026 (4.9 stars across 264 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 Salt Lake City?
Across the 7 Salt Lake City gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $138 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
25 gyms listed. 15 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Most Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
Most Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
Yes. Most Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?