This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
2604 Mirabeau Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Arsenal Combat Sports Club
1808 Sportsman Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816-1442
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Bujinkan Rocket City Dojo Featured
4408 Evangel Cir NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
19:54
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Claymore Fighting & Fitness
11547 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35803
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Gracie Barra Huntsville
2101 W Ferry Way SW, Huntsville, AL 35801-5334
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Powell's MMA System
2650 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Birmingham - MMA & Fitness
7001 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210-2332
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Fight Club Fitness
7001 Crestwood Blvd Ste 614, Birmingham, AL 35210
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Jiu Jitsu in Greystone - Gracie Barra BJJ
5510 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-6547
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Ohm Jiu Jitsu
4420 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
monday - thursday beginners: 5:30pm all l...
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Samuel Puccio Brazilian J
619 Robert Jemison Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209-7621
Madison 3
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Madison
9076 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758-1741
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Pirate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
312 Palmer Rd, Madison, AL 35758-1760
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Rocket City Revolution BJJ
97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-3400
Florence 2
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Florence BJJ
SONIC, 2841 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630-9555
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Florence Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
212 N Court St, Florence, AL 35630-4853
Foley 2
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Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
213 9th Ave, Foley, AL 36535
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Panacea Martial Arts
806 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535-1811
Alexandria 1
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Valhalla Martial Arts
81 Big Valley Rd, Alexandria, AL 36250-7000
Anniston 1
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Gracie Barra Anniston
905 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201-5627
Athens 1
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu
655 US-72 W, Athens, AL 35611-4211
Bessemer 1
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The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness
4823 Promenade Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022-7305
Centreville 1
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Centreville
Centreville, AL
Chelsea 1
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Cobra BJJ Chelsea
109 Foothills Pkwy, Chelsea, AL 35043-8235
Cullman 1
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Triad Martial Arts Academy
1708 Tallyho St SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Daphne 1
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Championship Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
1410 US Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526-0137
Decatur 1
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur
108 Lenwood Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35603
Gadsden 1
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Royce Gracie Academy of Gadsden
612 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901-3775
Hoover 1
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Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu
5192 Caldwell Mill Rd, Hoover, AL 35244-3459
Jasper 1
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Gracie United/Team Jucao Jasper
101 19th St W, Jasper, AL 35501
Mobile 1
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Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu
1175 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695-4069
Morris 1
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Gracie United Team Jucao - Morris
8530 Highway 31 N, Morris, AL 35116-1242
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Misfit Martial Arts
6300 Highway 69 N, Northport, AL 35473-1508
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Opelika 1
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Kage Fit
3495 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Ozark 1
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Refuge Martial Arts Ozark LLC
347 N Merrick Ave, Ozark, AL 36360
4:00
Pelham 1
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Gracie Barra Pelham Alabama | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Self-Defense
200 Bowling Ln, Pelham, AL 35124
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Richardson Jiu Jitsu
2257 Cobbs Ford Rd, Prattville, AL 36066
5:45
Saraland 1
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McLean's Martial Arts & Fitness
1490 Celeste Rd, Saraland, AL 36571
Selma 1
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Karate World
1391 E Highland Ave, Selma, AL 36703-3204
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American Top Team Tuscaloosa
1110 15th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-3392
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Also in Alabama
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools141
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools85
- Kids Martial Arts Classes85
- MMA Gyms46
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes39
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies38
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes37
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools35
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops25
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults23
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies20
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training17
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults14
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs6
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs5
Good to know
How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?
Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.
What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?
Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Alabama can browse 40 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Alabama should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 40 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.