Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Sarasota, FL

13 of the 40 martial arts schools we list in Sarasota 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.

BRCJJ Martial Arts | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

935 N Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232-1305

+19414221173 Directions

Clark's Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

8261 Blaikie Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240-8323

+19412251065 Website Directions

Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota Kids classesBJJ / grappling

4401 Ashton Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233-2269

+19416993858 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

2876 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237-5331

+19087977245 Website Directions

Ju DoJo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4088 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233-2551

+19413028484 Website Directions

Manasota Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

7345 International Pl, Sarasota, FL 34240-8467

+19415048122 Website Directions

Martin Academy of Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

6341 Porter Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240-9610

+19413209809 Website Directions

Northeast Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota BJJ / grappling

279 Interstate Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240-9496

+19415004800 Website Directions

Raiz Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7630 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243-4962

+18134224349 Website Directions

Sarasota BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grappling

6170 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243-2527

+19412285790 Website Directions

Siesta Key BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

7360 Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231-7004

+19412880596 Website Directions

Team Alves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

5566 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232-2734

+19417350808 Website Directions

Wolfpack Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

3627 Webber St, Sarasota, FL 34232-4425

+19413509606 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.