Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Tacoma, WA

11 of the 34 martial arts schools we list in Tacoma 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.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Tacoma Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3630 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98409-5702

+12532546538 Website Directions

Conquest Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5604 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404-2500

🕒 Tue 4:15pm-8pm, Thu 4:15pm-8pm

+12067909485 Website Directions

Defiance Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

5401 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406-2617

+12535330667 Website Directions

Logic Jiu Jitsu Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

15719 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444

🕒 Saturday: 9AM-11PM

+12533676779 Website Directions

MABJJ BJJ / grappling

2519 Pacific Hwy E, Tacoma, WA 98424

(253) 232-2679 Directions

Nova Ryu BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3912 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404-4621

+12535084373 Website Directions

Royce Gracie Academy Tacoma BJJ / grappling

5212 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98409-2705

+12533473057 Directions

Samurai Martial Arts Tacoma BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3819 N 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98407

+12532236365 Website Directions

Seven Swords Academy Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

5212 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98409-2705

+12532787550 Website Directions

The Trench Jiujitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

4125 49th Ave NE, Tacoma, WA 98422-2423

+12534610006 Website Directions

Wave Combat Sports BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1720 S 7th St, Tacoma, WA 98405-3316

+12539887876 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.