2 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Berkeley right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.8/5 across 104 ratings). The Top 1 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.
Berkeley has 2 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 1 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.8/5, pulled from 104 total ratings across 2 reviewed academies. 1 gym runs a public open mat; 1 are members-only. Most reviewed: Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy (83 Google reviews).
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.
By the JJA Score, Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy ranks #1 in Berkeley for 2026 (4.9 stars across 83 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Most Berkeley 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.
2 gyms listed. 1 is verified by our team.
Yes. Most Berkeley 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.
Most Berkeley 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.
Yes. Most Berkeley 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.
4.8 out of 5, based on 2 rated academies.