Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Birmingham, AL

9 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Birmingham 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.

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Birmingham - MMA & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7001 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210-2332

+12058683002 Website Directions

Fight Club Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7001 Crestwood Blvd Ste 614, Birmingham, AL 35210

2052065632 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Birmingham USA BJJ / grappling

4401 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

2056324634 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Trussville - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

5870 Trussville Crossings Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35235-3324

+12058408896 Website Directions

Heroes Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1840 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235-3484

+12055401287 Website Directions

Jiu Jitsu in Greystone - Gracie Barra BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

5510 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-6547

+12056442520 Website Directions

Ohm Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling

4420 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222

🕒 monday - thursday beginners: 5:30pm all l...

+12059842817 Website Directions

Samuel Puccio Brazilian J Free trial classBJJ / grappling

619 Robert Jemison Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209-7621

+12052760402 Website Directions

Samuel Puccio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

2501 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-3319

+12052024017 Directions

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know

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.