Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Alabama
86 of the 328 martial arts schools we track in Alabama have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list. Full listings for every city are on the Alabama page.
Madison 10
Equity Bootcamp Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-3400
🕒 4:30
Freedom Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-3400
🕒 4:30
Gracie Barra Madison, AL BJJ / grappling
525 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-1163
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Madison Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
9076 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758-1741
MadCity Kenpo Self-Defense BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
30175 US Highway 72, Madison, AL 35756-3209
Pirate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
312 Palmer Rd, Madison, AL 35758-1760
Quiet Storm Jujitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7017 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL 35757-7458
🕒 6:00
Rocket City Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
7560 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL 35757
🕒 4:15
Rocket City Revolution BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-3400
Webster Martial Arts of Madison Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
🕒 4:15
Birmingham 9
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Birmingham - MMA & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7001 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210-2332
Fight Club Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7001 Crestwood Blvd Ste 614, Birmingham, AL 35210
Gracie Barra Birmingham USA BJJ / grappling
4401 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Gracie Barra Trussville - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
5870 Trussville Crossings Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35235-3324
Heroes Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1840 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235-3484
Jiu Jitsu in Greystone - Gracie Barra BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
5510 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-6547
Ohm Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling
4420 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
🕒 monday - thursday beginners: 5:30pm all l...
Samuel Puccio Brazilian J Free trial classBJJ / grappling
619 Robert Jemison Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209-7621
Samuel Puccio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
2501 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-3319
Huntsville 7
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2604 Mirabeau Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805
Arsenal Combat Sports Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1808 Sportsman Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816-1442
Bujinkan Rocket City Dojo 🏆 Featured Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
4408 Evangel Cir NW, Huntsville, AL 35816-2702
🕒 19:54
Claymore Fighting & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
11547 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35803
Gracie Barra Huntsville Kids classesBJJ / grappling
2101 W Ferry Way SW, Huntsville, AL 35801-5334
Maverick Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
105 Washington St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4827
Powell's MMA System Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2650 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Jasper 3
Gracie Barra Jasper Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
764 Highway 78 W, Jasper, AL 35501-3750
Gracie United/Team Jucao Jasper Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
101 19th St W, Jasper, AL 35501
Master Ferrell's Karate and Kung Fu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
1006 W Highway 78, Jasper, AL 35501-3655
Mobile 3
Gracie Humaita Mobile BJJ / grappling
5803 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608-3420
Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling
1175 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695-4069
Team Hopkins Jiu-Jitsu Mobile Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1706 Government St, Mobile, AL 36604
Prattville 3
Lighthouse Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
188 Medical Center Dr, Prattville, AL 36066-7286
NextGen Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
698 Old Farm Ln, Prattville, AL 36066-7300
🕒 2:30pm
Richardson Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
2257 Cobbs Ford Rd, Prattville, AL 36066
🕒 5:45
Anniston 2
Gracie Barra Anniston Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
905 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201-5627
Tough House Wrestling Club LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
135 Pinson Rd, Anniston, AL 36201
Athens 2
Athens Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1659 S Jefferson St, Athens, AL 35611
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
655 US-72 W, Athens, AL 35611-4211
Cullman 2
Gracie Barra Cullman Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense BJJ / grappling
1645 Derenda Ave Sw, Cullman, AL 35055
Triad Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1708 Tallyho St SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Florence 2
Florence BJJ BJJ / grapplingMMA
SONIC, 2841 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630-9555
Florence Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
212 N Court St, Florence, AL 35630-4853
Foley 2
Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
213 9th Ave, Foley, AL 36535
Panacea Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
806 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535-1811
Gulf Shores 2
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Gulf Shores BJJ / grappling
3501 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-5710
Wheeles Karate & Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
2050 E 2nd St, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-3529
Montgomery 2
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Montgomery BJJ / grappling
5521 Wares Ferry Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117-2101
NXG Combat Sports & Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4315 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109
Opelika 2
Hooked Martial Arts + Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1220 Fox Run Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-5903
Kage Fit Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3495 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Saraland 2
McLean's Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1490 Celeste Rd, Saraland, AL 36571
Panda BJJ & MMA at Brok Weaver Boxing & Big Jay Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
208 Saraland Blvd S, Saraland, AL 36571
Selma 2
Karate World BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1391 E Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36703-3204
Selma Soul Team Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1391 E Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36703-3204
Tuscaloosa 2
American Top Team Tuscaloosa Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1110 15th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-3392
🕒 10:00am
Cobra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tuscaloosa Kids classesBJJ / grappling
6551 Highway 69 S, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-6577
Alabaster 1
Counterstrike Krav Maga Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
323 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007-8768
Albertville 1
Albertville BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1325 SMPA Blvd , Albertville, AL 35951-7209
🕒 mon-thurs 5am to 9pm fri 5am to 7pm sat ...
Alexandria 1
Valhalla Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
81 Big Valley Rd, Alexandria, AL 36250-7000
Attalla 1
Auburn 1
Auburn Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
758 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830-5017
Bay Minette 1
Kuzushi Club APB Jiu Jitsu & Ramer MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
51310 Propst Rd, Bay Minette, AL 36507-5418
Bessemer 1
The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4823 Promenade Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022-7305
Centreville 1
Chelsea 1
Cobra BJJ Chelsea Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
109 Foothills Pkwy, Chelsea, AL 35043-8235
Columbiana 1
Ground Strike Grappling Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
21015 Highway 25, Columbiana, AL 35051-8613
🕒 wednesdays 5:00pm ages 5+ 1 hour classe...
Decatur 1
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
108 Lenwood Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35603
Dothan 1
Modern Warrior Combatives and Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1926 Wise Dr, Dothan, AL 36303-5727
Enterprise 1
Conley's Academy of Keichu-Do BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
113 N Main St, Enterprise, AL 36330
Fort Mitchell 1
Russell County Training Center BJJ / grappling
980 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856-5173
Fort Payne 1
Fort Payne Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense BJJ / grappling
4400 Williams Ave NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967-4084
Gadsden 1
Royce Gracie Academy of Gadsden Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
612 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901-3775
Gardendale 1
Apex Academy of Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
224 Decatur hwy, suite 222, Gardendale, AL 35068
Harvest 1
Quiet Storm Jujitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1059 Nick Davis Rd Ste A, Harvest, AL 35749
🕒 6:00
Headland 1
Refuge Martial Arts - HQ Kids classesBJJ / grappling
301 E Main St, Headland, AL 36345
🕒 12:00am
Henagar 1
Backyard Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu - BKJJ BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
10090 Al Highway 40, Henagar, AL 35978-7614
Hoover 1
Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling
5192 Caldwell Mill Rd, Hoover, AL 35244-3459
Jackson 1
Morris 1
Gracie United Team Jucao - Morris Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
8530 Highway 31 N, Morris, AL 35116-1242
Muscle Shoals 1
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Muscle Shoals Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
605 Tyler Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-2323
🕒 22:11
Northport 1
Misfit Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6300 Highway 69 N, Northport, AL 35473-1508
🕒 5:30
Ozark 1
Refuge Martial Arts Ozark LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
347 N Merrick Ave, Ozark, AL 36360
🕒 4:00
Pelham 1
Gracie Barra Pelham Alabama | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Self-Defense BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
200 Bowling Ln, Pelham, AL 35124
🕒 13:17
Rogersville 1
Rogersville Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
15975 Highway 72, Rogersville, AL 35652-7917
Trussville 1
The Dojang Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
139 Railroad St, Trussville, AL 35173-1444
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Good to know about brazilian jiu-jitsu schools
How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.
Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.