Best BJJ gyms in California

California currently has 299 listed BJJ academies. This list is the top 10 for visitors, ranked from published drop-in policy, day-pass prices, open mats, timetable coverage, and how recently OpenMapp verified each listing. Gyms cannot pay for a higher rank.

Class grid last verified 11 days ago.

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Visitor data only · showing 10 of 299 listed gyms. Not belt prestige, reviews, or paid placement.

  • Welcomes visitor drop-ins (not members-only)
  • Published visitor / day-pass price, including free
  • Open mat on the timetable, and whether visitors can join it
  • Weekly class grid coverage
  • How recently OpenMapp verified the listing
  • Whether you can walk in without emailing first

335 listed classes this week among the ranked gyms · 65 today

1

Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu

3125 Tiger Run Ct b108, Carlsbad, CA 92010 · 280.4 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($40; Open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · No need to email first · Verified this month

  • Today · 12:00 PM · Adult Nogi
  • Today · 4:00 PM · Kids Class (5-9)
  • Today · 5:00 PM · Juniors Class (9-14)

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $40 Free open mat

Verified timetable 31 days ago

2

Sektor Jiu Jitsu Riverside

9901 Indiana Ave, Ste 114, Riverside, CA 92503 · 227.1 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-Gi

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed (Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified in the last 2 weeks

  • Today · 9:00 AM · Adults & Teens (13+) Nogi
  • Today · 5:00 PM · Kids (5-12) Nogi
  • Today · 6:00 PM · Adults & Teens (13+) Nogi

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: Free

Verified timetable 11 days ago

3

Legion American Jiu-Jitsu HQ

7550 Miramar Rd, Suite #330, San Diego, CA 92126 · 298.1 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($55 class pass; $65 day pass; Open mat Free (Sun 12–2:30pm)) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:15 AM · Rise And Sunshine
  • Today · 11:00 AM · All Levels No-Gi Morning
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Lunch Class (All Levels) Gi

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $55/class $65/day Free open mat (Sun 12–2:30pm)

Verified timetable 37 days ago

4

Adayama Jiu-Jitsu

2656 Jamacha Rd Suite 104, El Cajon, CA 92019 · 312.3 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($25/day; Open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 5:30 AM · Adults-Gi BJJ
  • Today · 10:00 AM · Home School Program
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Lunch- Gi BJJ

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $25/day Free open mat

Verified timetable 42 days ago

5

Triunfo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

2781 W MacArthur Blvd Unit F1, Santa Ana, CA 92704 · 229.1 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($30 drop-in; Open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:00 AM · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu All Levels
  • Today · 9:30 AM · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu All Levels
  • Today · 3:45 PM · Minis On The Mat

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $30 Free open mat

Verified timetable 37 days ago

6

North Coast Jiu Jitsu

131 Main St, Vista, CA 92084 · 276.1 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($20/class; Friday open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:00 AM · Morning Gi All Belt Levels
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Adult All Belt Levels
  • Today · 4:00 PM · 4-6yr Kids Gi Class

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $20/class Free Friday open mat

Verified timetable 28 days ago

7

Prism Jiu Jitsu

205 W Mission Ave Ste S, Escondido, CA 92025 · 284.6 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($30; $50/week; Open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 6:00 AM · All Levels Jiu Jitsu
  • Today · 10:30 AM · No Gi Jiu Jitsu
  • Today · 3:00 PM · Kids’ Jiu Jitsu (4-8)

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $30 $50/week Free open mat

Verified timetable 35 days ago

8

Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams

4472 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 · 199.2 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($35; Sunday open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Ask before you drop in · Verified this month

  • Today · 10:00 AM · Adult Jiu-Jitsu
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Adult Jiu-Jitsu
  • Today · 4:30 PM · Kids Jiu-Jitsu

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $35 Free Sunday open mat

Verified timetable 42 days ago

9

Claudio França BJJ San Jose

14800 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 · 142.5 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($30/day; Sunday open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified this month

  • Today · 12:00 PM · Adults BJJ Technique & Sparring
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Open Gym
  • Today · 4:30 PM · Lil’ / Jr. / Youth BJJ

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $30/day Free Sunday open mat

Verified timetable 34 days ago

10

Gracie La Mesa Jiu Jitsu (Mat 1)

8138 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa, CA 91942 · 307.5 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-Gi

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($30 (cash); Sunday open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified this month

  • Today · 9:00 AM · All Levels Jiu-Jitsu
  • Today · 10:00 AM · All Levels Jiu-Jitsu
  • Today · 12:00 PM · No Gi

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $30 Free Sunday open mat

Verified timetable 25 days ago

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