Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Santa Clara, CA

8 of the 19 martial arts schools we list in Santa Clara 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.

Academy of Self Defense Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3475 Woodward Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2630

+14088448485 Website Directions

American Arnis Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

19 Washington St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

+14087580177 Website Directions

Ernie Reyes West Coast World Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2410 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051-3002

+14089841988 Website Directions

Kodenkan Jujitsu School Kids classesBJJ / grappling

969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051-5002

+14082600237 Website Directions

Nakano Judo Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2072 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4063

+14088293854 Website Directions

Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

2801 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051-2901

+14083209848 Website Directions

Tactica & Krav Maga Institute BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1171 Homestead Rd Ste 125, Santa Clara, CA 95050

4153905728 Website Directions

Triune Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grappling

3194 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2412

+19523932696 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.