Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Irvine, CA

7 of the 44 martial arts schools we list in Irvine 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.

Empire Training Grounds Irvine Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5520 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620-5700

+17148758364 Website Directions

Enshin Karate Irvine California Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1581 Browning, Irvine, CA 92606-4806

🕒 monday-friday: 8:00 am - 9:00pm

+18663653636 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Headquarters - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

14988 Sand Canyon Ave 1, Irvine, CA 92618

9495516582 Website Directions

Gracie Gym Irvine Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

2540 Main St Ste B, Irvine, CA 92614

(949) 553-8887 Directions

Orange County Judo Training Center BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

17905 Sky Park Cir Ste L, Irvine, CA 92614

7143431260 Website Directions

Phenom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

17811 Skypark Cir, Irvine, CA 92614-6109

+16572101615 Website Directions

Valhalla Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

4213 Campus Dr Ste P166c, Irvine, CA 92612

9493591802 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.