Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Durham, NC

8 of the 28 martial arts schools we list in Durham 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.

Bull City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3111 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707-6339

+19199490503 Website Directions

Elevate MMA Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2945 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703-8024

+19199088106 Website Directions

Gracie Durham Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4908 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705-5906

+19199645777 Website Directions

Hidden Mountain Bujinkan Kids classesBJJ / grappling

2305 Orangewood Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2238

+19193097996 Website Directions

NC Systema Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

4603 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705

+19192746922 Website Directions

TKFmma Basic Weapons Class BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1921 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2672

+19192131705 Website Directions

Triangle Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grappling

124 Latta Rd, Durham, NC 27712

+19193588323 Website Directions

Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

3742 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707-0033

+19195848325 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.