Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Bakersfield, CA

15 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Bakersfield 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.

Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4308 Resnik Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93313-4838

+16613452906 Website Directions

Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1201 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2300

+16614721884 Website Directions

Camarillo JiuJitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

811 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

+16612013346 Website Directions

Defcon Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

5610 District Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2178

+16613404649 Website Directions

Eric Nolan's Xtreme Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5101 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309

+16618333367 Website Directions

Ferny Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

3104 Fairhaven Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308-6129

+16613649041 Website Directions

Latif Kadri PHD BJJ BJJ / grappling

900 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

+16614281798 Website Directions

McGuire's Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3401 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3108

🕒 Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm

+16614124975 Website Directions

Piranha Jiu Jitsu Club BJJ / grappling

3600 Pegasus Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308-7088

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South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling

6403 Seven Seas Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

6613421748 Website Directions

The Chute MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4641 District Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2317

+16613690342 Website Directions

The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1723 Elzworth St, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2228

+16614777972 Website Directions

Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3714 Coffee Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308-5245

+16613452906 Website Directions

Vindicators Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

3817 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93305-1004

+16614470384 Directions

Way of Japan Karate-do Bakersfield BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4400 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2036

+16618345871 Website 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.