Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Rochester, NY

9 of the 47 martial arts schools we list in Rochester 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 Rochester Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1150 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-1647

+15859431652 Website Directions

Athletics Grappling Arts & Fitness Studio BJJ / grappling

1237 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14609-6905

+15853554211 Website Directions

Bedroc MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

10 Mt Read Blvd, Rochester, NY 14611-1912

+15857555204 Website Directions

Rochester Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

107 Norris Dr, Rochester, NY 14610-2400

+15853717732 Website Directions

Rochester Judo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

563 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617

🕒 Fridays 5-6pm

+15857710189 Website Directions

Rochester Top Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1900 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-5621

+15853195007 Website Directions

Ronin Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1600 Clinton Ave N, Rochester, NY 14621

+15852521900 Website Directions

Shogun West Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling

880 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY 14624-1320

+15852042040 Website Directions

Synthesis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1225 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

+15852561548 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.