Best BJJ gyms in the San Diego area

The San Diego area currently has 60 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 23 days ago.

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Visitor data only · showing 10 of 60 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

338 listed classes this week among the ranked gyms · 67 today

1

Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu

3125 Tiger Run Ct b108, Carlsbad, CA 92010 · 29.1 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 30 days ago

2

Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu

340 W 26th St suite g/h, National City, CA 91950 · 5.1 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($40 class; 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 · Gi All Levels
  • Today · 11:00 AM · Fundamentals All Levels
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Advanced Gi

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $40/class Free open mat

Verified timetable 45 days ago

3

Legion American Jiu-Jitsu HQ

7550 Miramar Rd, Suite #330, San Diego, CA 92126 · 11.7 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 36 days ago

4

Adayama Jiu-Jitsu

2656 Jamacha Rd Suite 104, El Cajon, CA 92019 · 13.3 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 41 days ago

5

North Coast Jiu Jitsu

131 Main St, Vista, CA 92084 · 33.9 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 27 days ago

6

Prism Jiu Jitsu

205 W Mission Ave Ste S, Escondido, CA 92025 · 28.9 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 34 days ago

7

Gracie La Mesa Jiu Jitsu (Mat 1)

8138 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa, CA 91942 · 10.7 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 24 days ago

8

University of Jiu Jitsu

5026B Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109 · 8.3 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

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

  • Today · 6:00 AM · Adults Basics Gi
  • Today · 12:00 PM · Adults Intermediate Gi
  • Today · 3:30 PM · Little Rollers (3-5) Gi

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $30/class Free open mat

Verified timetable 23 days ago

9

Kainga Jiu Jitsu

2295 Main St, San Diego, CA 92154 · 9.5 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

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

  • Today · 10:00 AM · Adult Morning Jiu Jitsu
  • Today · 4:00 PM · Minis Kids (Ages 3-6)
  • Today · 5:00 PM · Kids Jiu Jitsu Beginners (Ages 7-12)

Drop-ins welcome

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

Verified timetable 33 days ago

10

Studio 33 BJJ

5080 Bonita Rd Ste C, Bonita, CA 91902 · 8.7 mi

Drop-ins
GiNo-GiOpen mat

Welcomes drop-ins · Visitor price listed ($20; Sunday open mat Free) · Includes a free visitor option · Full weekly timetable · Open mat welcomes visitors · Verified this month

  • Today · 5:30 AM · Adult Gi (All Levels)
  • Today · 5:30 PM · Kids Gi (4-7 Years)
  • Today · 6:00 PM · Kids Gi (8+ Years)

Drop-ins welcome

Drop-In Price: $20 Free Sunday open mat

Verified timetable 33 days ago

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