20 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Madison 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 1,325 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.
Alliance Jiu Jitsu of Madison — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 88 · 4.9/5 (67 reviews) · $159/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 711 Rethke Ave Suite 2, Madison, WI 53714, USA
Journey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 85 · 5.0/5 (140 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3214 Kingsley Way, Madison, WI 53713, USA
Premier Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 76 · 5.0/5 (52 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Competition team · 3179 Muir Field Rd, Madison, WI 53719, USA
Black Belt America | Martial Arts School | Madison — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 65 · 4.9/5 (296 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 502 S High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53719, USA
Twisted Fitness Gym — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 4.8/5 (117 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 711 Rethke Ave Suite 1, Madison, WI 53714, USA
Fight Prime Training Center — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 56 · 4.5/5 (115 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · 1820 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713, USA
MKG International Martial Arts Madison — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.9/5 (49 reviews) · $79/mo · Members only · 4614 Femrite Dr, Madison, WI 53716, USA
Forward BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 5.0/5 (41 reviews) · $150/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 3224 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA
Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Madison 2026 · JJA Score 53 · 5.0/5 (119 reviews) · Open mat · Free trial · 46 N Bryan St, Madison, WI 53714, USA
All 20 Madison BJJ gyms, ranked
Enduro Jiu-jitsu · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · $110/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2909 Perry St
MadCity Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (11 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Competition team · 1730 Thierer Rd, Madison, WI 53704, USA
Soyokaze Dojo · 5.0/5 (38 reviews) · Members only · Free trial · Clock Tower Court (enter under the clock, 6620 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705, USA
Foundations Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (26 reviews) · $125/mo · Gi & No-Gi · Open mat · Free trial · 600 Williamson St ste q, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Team Curran Madison · 5.0/5 (69 reviews) · Members only · 1625 Thierer Rd, Madison, WI 53704, USA
Bujinkan Madison Dojo · 4.8/5 (4 reviews) · Members only · 29 S Mills St, Madison, WI 53715, USA
Kids BJJ classes in Madison, WI
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Madison? 5 Madison gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program and 1 with a dedicated teens class. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Most Madison 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 Madison?
Most Madison academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Madison, WI
New to jiu-jitsu in Madison? 9 Madison gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
Madison has 20 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 11 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,325 total ratings across 20 reviewed academies. Membership averages $125/mo and drop-ins about $25 across the 5 gyms that publish pricing. 4 gyms run a public open mat; 16 are members-only. Most reviewed: Black Belt America | Martial Arts School | Madison (296 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Wisconsin
Closest jiu jitsu cities to this one. Useful if you commute or train at multiple gyms.
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, Alliance Jiu Jitsu of Madison ranks #1 in Madison for 2026 (4.9 stars across 67 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 Madison?
Across the 5 Madison gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $125 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 Madison, WI?
20 gyms listed. 11 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Madison?
Yes. Most Madison 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 Madison?
Most Madison 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 Madison?
Yes. Most Madison 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 Madison?