Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Berkeley, CA

6 of the 29 martial arts schools we list in Berkeley 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.

Lycan Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2905 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705-1808

🕒 Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-9pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-9pm, Mon 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-12pm

+15109834822 Website Directions

Moon Dragon Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3398 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703

+15102193266 Website Directions

Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703-2302

+15104868000 Website Directions

SBG NorCal BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1450 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1046

+15105408283 Website Directions

Tuyet Tan Dojo of Cuong Nhu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3398 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703

5105288426 Website Directions

WingChun Berkeley BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1380 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

5109009167 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.