27 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Tucson 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 1,891 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.
Carlson Gracie North Tucson — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 5.0/5 (127 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1749 E Prince Rd
Gracie Barra Tucson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 4.9/5 (163 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 5700 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711, USA
Mako Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 4.9/5 (167 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7788 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA
Gracie Barra Oro Valley — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 81 · 4.5/5 (63 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1930 E Tangerine Rd # 190
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Tucson -Torotech Mixed Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 70 · 5.0/5 (96 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 4500 E Speedway Blvd suit 14, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA
The Eyrie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 63 · 4.9/5 (120 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 918 W Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714, USA
Glory Combat Sports and Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 5.0/5 (62 reviews) · No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · 8225 N Courtney Page Way #151
Apex Mixed Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 4.8/5 (99 reviews) · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 4343 N Oracle Rd #195
Carlson Gracie Tucson — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Tucson 2026 · JJA Score 56 · 5.0/5 (127 reviews) · Members only · 8822 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Tucson · 4.8/5 (103 reviews) · Members only · 4450 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730, USA
Magnus Mixed Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (39 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6979 E Broadway Blvd Suite 101
Gracie Barra Vail Jiu-Jitsu · 4.4/5 (14 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 7545 S Houghton Rd ste 137
Au Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (32 reviews) · Members only · 10504 E Old Vail Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747, USA
Desert Mountain Kenpo · 5.0/5 (26 reviews) · Members only · 9725 N Thornydale Rd #149, Tucson, AZ 85742, USA
Kids jiu-jitsu gyms in Tucson, AZ
Kids jiu-jitsu in Tucson, AZ: 15 academies teach children's BJJ, including 2 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 4 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Tucson 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 Tucson?
2 Tucson gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Tucson academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Tucson, AZ
Women's jiu-jitsu in Tucson, AZ: 4 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
4 Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ
BJJ for beginners in Tucson, AZ: 15 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.
Tucson has 27 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 17 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,891 total ratings across 27 reviewed academies. Membership averages $140/mo across the 2 gyms that publish pricing. 8 gyms run a public open mat; 19 are members-only. Most reviewed: Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy (206 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, Carlson Gracie North Tucson ranks #1 in Tucson for 2026 (5.0 stars across 127 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 Tucson?
Across the 2 Tucson gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $140 a month. 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 Tucson, AZ?
27 gyms listed. 17 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Tucson?
Yes. Most Tucson 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 Tucson?
Most Tucson 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 Tucson?
Yes. Most Tucson 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 Tucson?