17 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Tacoma 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 740 ratings). The Top 7 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.
Gig Harbor Mixed Martial Arts/Checkmat Gig Harbor — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 4.9/5 (42 reviews) · $170/mo · 37 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 5401 32nd Ave
Defiance Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (119 reviews) · $155/mo · 12 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 5401 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (50 reviews) · $100/mo · 16 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3912 Portland Ave E
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Tacoma — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 4.1/5 (66 reviews) · 12 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 3635 S Lawrence St STE G, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Wave Combat Sports — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 76 · 4.9/5 (89 reviews) · 14 classes/wk · Members only · Competition team · 1720 S 7th St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 64 · 4.9/5 (70 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 955 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
Logic Jiu Jitsu Club — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.9/5 (72 reviews) · Members only · 15719 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA
All 17 Tacoma BJJ gyms, ranked
GRPL Club Jiu Jitsu Brasileiro · 5.0/5 (35 reviews) · $180/mo · 42 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 15714 Main St E
The Trench Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (19 reviews) · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 4125 49th Ave NE Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
Ludusport Academy & Gym · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · $140/mo · 22 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 31 Montana Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Conquest Self Defense · 5.0/5 (36 reviews) · 18 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 5604 Portland Ave E A, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA
Black Belt USA Battleground MMA · 4.9/5 (34 reviews) · 25 classes/wk · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 5943 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Vanguard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (39 reviews) · $159/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 16126 Meridian E
Alliance BJJ Puyallup · 4.8/5 (18 reviews) · $150/mo · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 14312 Meridian E Suite 102
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Tacoma? 12 Tacoma gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 9 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 9 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $134/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across Tacoma gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $134 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Tacoma?
9 Tacoma gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Tacoma academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Beginner jiu-jitsu classes in Tacoma, WA
New to jiu-jitsu in Tacoma? 10 Tacoma gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
Tacoma has 17 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 10 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 740 total ratings across 17 reviewed academies. Membership averages $151/mo and drop-ins about $25 across the 7 gyms that publish pricing. 5 gyms run a public open mat; 12 are members-only. Most reviewed: Defiance Jiu Jitsu (119 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Washington
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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, Gig Harbor Mixed Martial Arts/Checkmat Gig Harbor ranks #1 in Tacoma for 2026 (4.9 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 Tacoma?
Across the 7 Tacoma gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $151 a month and drop-ins about $25. 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 Tacoma, WA?
17 gyms listed. 10 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Tacoma?
Yes. Most Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Most Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Yes. Most Tacoma 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 Tacoma?