Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Pittsburgh, PA

9 of the 50 martial arts schools we list in Pittsburgh 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.

Kim's Martial Arts & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

3606 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227-3118

+14127167689 Website Directions

Personal Training Tactics by Don Kaecher Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2554 Brownsville Road Entrance on Belplain St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210

+14129651112 Website Directions

Pittsburgh Kids Jiu Jitsu - Team Renzo Gracie BJJ / grappling

2626 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5648

+14128889797 Directions

South Hills Karate Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

705 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

(412) 714-4201 Website Directions

Steel City Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3842 Library Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1842

+14125312122 Website Directions

Steve Demasco's Shaolin Studios Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

1115 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1250

+14122428773 Website Directions

Stout PGH BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1719 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4302

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+14128889797 Website Directions

The Academy of Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

24 Woodville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15220-5416

+14129207426 Website Directions

USA Professional Karate Studio Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2345 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2352

+14125211676 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.