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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies in Philadelphia, PA

11 of the 102 martial arts schools we list in Philadelphia 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. Broad Street Kickboxing

    1025 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

    Muay thai / kickboxing
  2. Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts

    1522 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA 19146-3104

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
  3. Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

    2301 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

    BJJ / grappling
  4. Logic Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Martial Arts

    1360 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122-3804

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  5. North Star MMA

    6673 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119-2252

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  6. Old City Aikido

    722 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2312

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
  7. RH Studios BJJ

    10000 Sandmeyer Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19116-3502

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  8. Royal StriKing Muay Thai

    910 Emily St, Philadelphia, PA 19148-2304

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
  9. SAS Philadelphia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    2137 E Huntingdon St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

    MONDAY 11AM – 12:30PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
  10. Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    4542 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143-3705

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  11. The Garden MMA

    4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144-3887

    Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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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Good to know

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.