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
1080 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035-2591
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles
1314 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3009
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Alonzo Martial Arts
12474 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066-5512
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Apex MMA Gym
4981 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-1921
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Baza Jiu Jitsu
10708 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91601-2514
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Breakdown Academy
7416 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-2725
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Checkmat Northridge Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
8415 Reseda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91324-4642
7am - 8pm
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Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
4929 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010-3800
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Dynamix MMA
11870 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Gracie Barra Studio City
12323 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91604-2509
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LEAD Tactics
120 E 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014-3304
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Legacy Crescenta Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
7206 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91042-2719
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu
4472 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016-3059
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Los Angeles Fight Club
4228 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029-3509
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MMA District
1205 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-1833
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MRG MMA
1149 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019-3113
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NoHo MMA
5642 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91601-1722
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Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
6000 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047-1434
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Ricardo Rey Diogo Brazilian Jijitsu
8733 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034-3216
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School of Martial Arts
11512 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-3008
Mon-Fri 9am-8:30pm, Sat 9am-1:30pm
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Selva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts
1725 N Eastern Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032
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Sparta Academy
11701 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-1512
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Street Sports Jiu-Jitsu
11901 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Systems Training Center
1365 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024-4940
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Team Bully Buster Self-Defense and Fitness
12502 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91607-3409
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UCLA Martial Arts
John Wooden Center, 221 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095-4103
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UPRISE MMA
12320 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066-3802
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West La Jiu Jitsu
1990 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-4650
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Won Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2500 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057-3860
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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.