11 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 543 ratings). The Top 5 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.
Top 5 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Tacoma (2026)
T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 55 · 4.9/5 (70 reviews) · Members only · 955 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
Defiance Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (119 reviews) · Members only · 5401 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
Wave Combat Sports — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.9/5 (89 reviews) · Members only · 1720 S 7th St, 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
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Tacoma — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tacoma 2026 · JJA Score 46 · 4.1/5 (66 reviews) · Members only · 3635 S Lawrence St STE G, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
All 11 Tacoma BJJ gyms, ranked
Conquest Self Defense · 5.0/5 (36 reviews) · Members only · 5604 Portland Ave E A, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA
Nova Ryu BJJ · 5.0/5 (33 reviews) · Members only · 3912 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA
Ludusport Academy & Gym · 5.0/5 (28 reviews) · Members only · 31 Montana Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
The Trench Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (19 reviews) · Members only · 4125 49th Ave NE Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
Tacoma has 11 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 543 total ratings across 11 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Defiance Jiu Jitsu (119 Google reviews).
How we rank Tacoma 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, T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma ranks #1 in Tacoma for 2026 (4.9 stars across 70 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?
Most Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA?
11 gyms listed.
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?