Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Santa Barbara, CA

8 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Free trial classBJJ / grappling

1113 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2712

+15625073918 Website Directions

Academy Koei Kan Karate Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 564-1006 Website Directions

Enso MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

318 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18056791656 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Muay Thai BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1014 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2711

+18058452272 Directions

Gracie Barra Santa Barbara Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

716 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18054560803 Website Directions

Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18056893540 Website Directions

Paragon Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

617 N Salsipuedes St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3001

+18057301927 Website Directions

Valhalla Martial Arts Kickboxing and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1113 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

🕒 Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm

(805) 687-1514 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.