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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies in San Francisco, CA

14 of the 115 martial arts schools we list in San Francisco have bjj instruction available.

This directory features martial arts academies offering dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for adult beginners, youth, and advanced competitors. Academies in this section provide ground-grappling curriculum, covering positional control, joint locks, and chokes in both traditional Gi and No-Gi formats. Before calling, confirm whether the school requires proprietary academy uniforms or allows neutral white/blue/black gis.

  1. Aikido San Francisco

    141 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-2534

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Alliance BJJ SF Bay

    1625 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109-5300

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Barrios Martial Arts

    1756 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-2343

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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  4. Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

    1500 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
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  5. Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    6300 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
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  6. Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    603 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116-2513

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  7. Excelsior Martial Arts Academy

    1178 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112-3822

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  8. Hapkido

    603 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116-2513

    Karate / taekwondo
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  9. Infinite Martial Arts

    2830 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123-3265

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  10. Maru Dojo

    736 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-1103

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  11. Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    1313 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133-4708

    BJJ / grappling
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  12. San Francisco Judo Institute

    2455 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116-2254

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  13. Skrap Pack Mission

    672 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110-1306

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  14. Zen Budokai Jujitsu

    1622 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-3707

    BJJ / grapplingMMA
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Verify uniform rules before buying gear: Many academies require students to purchase school-branded gis ($120–$180) and rash guards rather than third-party equipment.

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How much do monthly BJJ classes cost on average?

Unlimited BJJ memberships in the US typically range from $130 to $220 per month under 6-month or 12-month contracts. Drop-in single class fees range from $20 to $35, while initial registration packages with a uniform cost around $150 to $250.

What gear do I need for my first BJJ class?

For a trial class, standard athletic shorts without zippers and a fitted t-shirt or rash guard are sufficient. Once enrolled, Gi classes require a BJJ-specific cotton kimono and belt ($80–$160), while No-Gi classes require a ranked or plain rash guard and board shorts.

How often should a beginner train BJJ each week?

Attending 2 to 3 fundamental classes per week allows steady skill development while granting adequate recovery time for joints and muscles. Most adult practitioners adapt to regular sparring conditioning within 4 to 6 weeks of consistent attendance.