Best bjj gym on Reddit
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#1
Citadel BJJ
5.0
(6)
"Citadel BJJ is the place to be. People there have a variety of skill levels and intensities."
"I highly recommend you drop in there and train. Matt Leighton & James Kelly are the coaches (black belts)."
"Definitely Citadel BJJ. Highest level training partners."
"Can’t speak to the social element too much, but from what I’ve seen there is a good variety."
"Citadel BJJ!"
"I highly recommend you drop in & train there. Matt Leighton & James Kelly are the owners (both black belts)."
#2
Team DNA BJJ
5.0
(5)
"Just in case you need another vote for DNA, the coaches are great. The team of competitive folks the team has built is amazing."
"I've been training with Dainis since I was a white belt and he's also my judo instructor. He's also an active competitor and has a great kids program."
"I’ve been going to DNA BJJ for 4 years now and the community is very encouraging and supportive."
"Another vote for Team DNA BJJ! You cannot go wrong."
"Without a doubt Team DNA BJJ is your best bet. High level competitors, elite gi and nogi classes, one of the strongest kids programs in the GTA, and a very family friendly atmosphere."
#3
DC Jiu Jitsu
4.8
(4)
"DC Jiu Jitsu. Midday open mats, morning and night classes. No gimmicks, just good vibes"
"DC’s is great 👍."
"DC your best bet because you can pay a casual fee there."
"I’ve a few mates that go to DCs and rate it"
#4
Gracie Barra
4.0
(4)
"Gracie Barra Ahmadi maybe?"
"There are also a couple of Gracie Barra gyms, which I believe is a highly regarded program."
"I go to Gracie Barra in Kitsilano. It’s very small but very friendly."
"Theres gracie/barra BJJ in bloomington!"
#5
Action Reaction
5.0
(3)
"Action Reaction is #1 in the North York, Scarborough, close to Markham area."
"If you are near action reaction then go there. They are one of the best gyms in the city."
"Action reaction is probably your best bet on that area. I train there."
#6
London Grapple
4.7
(3)
"Check out London Grapple. Matt Inman's BJJ is fantastic."
"London grapple is the best no gi in europe."
"Many good ones: London Grapple, RGA, Carlson Gracie."
#7
David Branch
4.7
(3)
"Nothing else comparable unless you’re in NYC."
"Dave is top notch. Fundamentals classes are popular. Great environment."
"David Branch has a school at the Monroe Center."
#8
Marcelo Garcia
4.7
(3)
"My two children and myself train there. Everyone there is awesome!"
"Marcelo Garcia's."
"Marcello garcia mostly nogi."
#9
Lions MMA
4.3
(3)
"Trust me"
"These two places are a great experience"
"Lions MMA is near Yaletown station."
#10
Carpe Diem
4.3
(3)
"I’m at Carpe Diem and absolutely love it!"
"Carpe Diem - close to where you live, good teaching and vibe."
"Carpe Diem has some good fundamentals classes and the classes are a lot smaller."
#11
DCS
4.3
(3)
"The most welcoming and non intimidating environment that’s great for beginners."
"DCS and lions are both pretty good places to learn both muay thai and BJJ."
"DCS and Lions are near train stations."
#12
Mako
4.3
(3)
"One of my best friends goes to Mako and loves it."
"Mako, Sonoran, 10p, Pallaton, Undisputed are all great choices."
"Has an awesome kids program as well as a great adult program also."
#13
BJJ Gyms
4.0
(3)
"Once you've determined what gyms have schedules that work with your schedule take a trip to each one to see what the trip is like around the time you would be going to class."
"What I would suggest that you do is visit the various BJJ gyms in your area."
"Most gyms will have free trials, so make use of those to check out the vibe."
#14
Unity
4.0
(3)
"Unity or Marcelos"
"Unity"
#15
Rob Taylor
5.0
(2)
"Easy recommendation for Rob Taylor’s, https://cardiffbjj.co.uk/ Rob’s a been on the scene for a long time and has even coached a good chunk of the recommendations that get mentioned in this subreddit."
"Rob Taylor on Penarth Road. https://cardiffbjj.co.uk/"
#16
Straight Blast Gym
5.0
(2)
"They’re the real deal."
"Every single one of them who was serious... went to Straight Blast Gym."
#17
Newmarket BJJ
5.0
(2)
"Newmarket BJJ. It’s a fairly new gym but it’s fantastic, the owner, Thiago Barbosa has been training jiu jitsu for many years."
"It’s a fairly new gym but it’s fantastic, the owner, Thiago Barbosa has been training jiu jitsu for many years & is truly a wonderful coach."
#18
Team DNA
5.0
(2)
"Without a doubt Team DNA BJJ is your best bet."
"Without a doubt Team DNA, for family friendly environment, skilled and compassionate professors."
#19
Bellingham BJJ
5.0
(2)
"Bellingham BJJ by far."
"Bellingham BJJ by far."
#20
SBG
5.0
(2)
"If you are more MMA focused, SBG is the place for you."
"Check it out had a friend who trained there for a couple years."
#21
Roger Gracie Academy
5.0
(2)
"Roger Gracie Academy in Frisco, TX"
"There is of course Roger Gracie Academy, which is one of the best gyms in the UK."
#22
Stand Alone
5.0
(2)
"Stand Alone is where you need to go. They’re a legitimate pro MMA gym. The BJJ instructor is fantastic."
"Stand alone is the best in chico by far"
#23
Next Generation
4.5
(2)
"Next Generation. Chris Brennan."
"I believe Next Generation is one of the larger nogi focused schools in the area"
#24
Fighting Fit
4.5
(2)
"Seconding Fighting Fit."
"Fighting fit is 5 minutes walk from Victoria, I've not done the bjj yet but been to boxing, kickboxing and MMA since gyms opened again."
#25
Hinds
4.5
(2)
"Dominyka Obelenyte is the coach at Hinds."
"Hinds combat fitness and kings combat fitness I think are owned by the same people."
#26
10th Planet
4.5
(2)
"10th Planet has a location in Sacramento as of last year."
"10th Planet on Ft Crook in Bellevue. I think they're $100/mo."
#27
Combat Arts
4.5
(2)
"I cannot recommend it enough. Really great environment."
"Combat Arts downtown is probably the best in terms of price."
#28
Queen City Grappling Club
4.5
(2)
"Ruben is an amazing coach and they're building a powerhouse program down there."
"Queen City Grappling Club in Middletown trains some great grapplers."
#29
Fightzone
4.5
(2)
"At Fightzone they do a lot of situational sparring, so you’ll be using what you learn in the class straight away."
"Fightzone - huge timetable, good teaching and vibes."
#30
Ares
4.5
(2)
"Ares Roseville & Ares Sacramento are great gyms to train for all levels."
"Ares! Or agoge they're good too"
#31
Spartan Fitness
4.5
(2)
"Spartan fitness hands down"
"Spartan is arguably the best in the area as far as intensity and training go."
#32
Ares BJJ
4.5
(2)
"Ares BJJ. Great atmosphere and they do good in competition as well."
"There is Ares BJJ, Axios, Scott Morton, The Best BJJ is Council Bluffs (opening soon), United Kickboxing MMA."
#33
Local BJJ Gyms
4.0
(2)
"I recommend dropping into local trial classes and finding what fits you best."
"I recommend that you drop in a few places for a class to see what the vibe is."
#34
Checkmat
4.0
(2)
"Checkmat"
"Checkmat"
#35
Hoga
4.0
(2)
"I personally train at Hoga and can recommend it."
"My personal trainer goes to Hoga, so perhaps I can vouch for that one"
#36
JGMMA
4.0
(2)
"JGMMA.. i go to their partner school up in Dayton."
"Check them out- several schools in the area."
#37
North Broadway Jiu Jitsu
4.0
(2)
"It’s a good gym, two good instructors for the kids."
"I went to North Broadway Jiu Jitsu for a while."
#38
Gracie
4.0
(2)
"I'm probably going to either Gracie Zug or Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Affoltern am Albis."
"I was thinking of taking my son, 9, to Gracie in Ballwin."
#39
Fortis MMA
5.0
(1)
"Fortis MMA has to be one of the best"
#40
MMA LDN
5.0
(1)
"MMA LDN"
#41
The Darkside
5.0
(1)
"Best NO GI GYM IN Houston"
#42
The CAGE
5.0
(1)
"The CAGE is one of the oldest Muay thai/kickboxing clubs in Qatar and still the most affordable in comparison to the newer gyms that offer these classes."
#43
Active Jiu Jitsu
5.0
(1)
"Great instructor."
#44
BJJLab
5.0
(1)
"The BJJLab with its founding team and nice members."
#45
Pica Pau
5.0
(1)
"My partner Aaron and I run Pica Pau in Aurora, and we have a lot of students that compete."
#46
adamantium
5.0
(1)
"Best price and professional/friendly/easy going environment."
#47
MMA Spirit
5.0
(1)
"MMA spirit, very professional."
#48
Skywalker Boxing 101
5.0
(1)
"Scott Morton at Skywalker boxing 101 is a great instructor."
#49
Royal Jiu Jitsu
5.0
(1)
"Royal jiu jitsu should be opening in forest hills pretty soon. Great gym teachers and training partners"
#50
Laurien and Alex
5.0
(1)
"I can endorse Laurien and Alex. They are great people with a fun community around them."
#51
Tiago de Paula
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend his dojo. Tiago cares for a chill and welcoming atmosphere."
#52
Craig Ewers Academy
5.0
(1)
"Craig Ewers Academy in Fairwater has sessions on every day. the level ranges from white to black belt."
#53
Core Combat Sports
5.0
(1)
"Core Combat Sports!!!"
#54
Cavallo
5.0
(1)
"Cavallo has a location in Aurora and keswick, both are awesome"
#55
York Judo & BJJ
5.0
(1)
"I was at York Judo & BJJ for about a year and loved it"
#56
Stark Jiu Jitsu
5.0
(1)
"Stark Jiu Jitsu in Zurich is the best BJJ gym I know im Zurich"
#57
American Kickboxing Academy
5.0
(1)
"A little far from you but in South San Jose there is AKA, American Kickboxing Academy."
#58
Marcelo Garcia's Gainesville
5.0
(1)
"We are fortunate to have a number of good BJJ gyms in town."
#59
BTT North Dallas
5.0
(1)
"My brother is a black belt at BTT North Dallas - Leo Machado is the instructor."
#60
Ryan's BJJ
5.0
(1)
"My husband has tried a few places and favorite was called Ryan’s BJJ."
#61
Renzo Gracie
5.0
(1)
#62
Omaha Academy
5.0
(1)
#63
Nakama
5.0
(1)
"They love it there. Very supportive club, Gi and no Gi nights and wrestling. Very clean."
#64
Nine16
4.0
(1)
"Nine16 Jiujitsu."
#65
Los Banditos
4.0
(1)
"There's also Los Banditos, Gauntlet Fight Academy, Hillingdon BJJ and more."
#66
Blessed MMA
4.0
(1)
"My other recommendation would be Blessed MMA near Raffles Place MRT because my old coach teaches there."
#67
Absoluto
4.0
(1)
"Absoluto. You might have to travel a bit."
#68
Cellar Gym
4.0
(1)
"Cellar gym."
#69
Gracie Combatives
4.0
(1)
"Gracie Combatives is $100 for 8 classes a month"
#70
Kaizen Submission Grappling
4.0
(1)
"Kaizen Submission Grappling is a brand new spot that does $100 monthly for unlimited classes"
#71
World Martial Arts Academy
4.0
(1)
"World Martial Arts Academy on Watson is great and they take younger kids."
#72
New Breed
4.0
(1)
"New breed."
#73
Carlson Gracie
4.0
(1)
"Carlson gracie london"
#74
Ralph Gracie
4.0
(1)
"Ralph Gracie jujitsu"
#75
Band of Brothers
4.0
(1)
"I think there was a good BJJ class afterwards late at night (7:30ish?)."
#76
10P
4.0
(1)
"They’ve got a healthy class size and great open mats on weekends."
#77
Americana
4.0
(1)
"I occasionally go to Americana, good group there."
#78
Martial Arts of Waco
4.0
(1)
"Martial Arts of Waco on Lake Air."
#79
Carlson HQ
4.0
(1)
"On a similar note, does anybody have any experience at the Carlson HQ in Chicago?"
#80
BJJ Gym
4.0
(1)
"There's a BJJ gym on Telegraph right at 255 and Telegraph"
#81
Glory MMA
4.0
(1)
"Ik glory mma is pretty nice"
#82
Lionheart MMA
4.0
(1)
"Try lionheart mma. It’s relatively cheap for an mma gym, good coaches, good staff and good community."
#83
Local Competitions
4.0
(1)
"Most of the local competitions are the same in the Chicago area."
#84
Apis Martial Arts
4.0
(1)
"Apis Martial Arts in Giesing, many non German speakers and beginner friendly classes, free intro class as well."
#85
BJJ Club
4.0
(1)
"Can someone recommend a BJJ Club in Winterthur?"
#86
David Gym
4.0
(1)
"I thought David’s Gym is good because it’s a gym with BJJ classes."
#87
Caio's
4.0
(1)
"I'd say go check out caio's"
#88
DNA
4.0
(1)
"DNA sounds pretty good according to this thread, is it no-gi?"
#89
Fearless MMA
4.0
(1)
"I hear good things about Fearless mma, York, and Carvalho in Aurora."
#90
UFC Gym
4.0
(1)
"I'm liking UFC gym. Great prices and great services"
#91
United BJJ
4.0
(1)
"I used to do BJJ at a club called United BJJ, it was a really good group of people"
#92
Adidas Duffel Bag
4.0
(1)
"A $20 adidas duffle bag. Holds everything I need it’s my second one in 8 years."
#93
Universal
4.0
(1)
"Universal in Camas"
#94
Arroyo Grappling Academy
4.0
(1)
"Arroyo Grappling Academy in the Sycamore Mall. New spot."
#95
Capitol BJJ
4.0
(1)
"Capitol BJJ is a good place for beginners."
#96
Method Jiu-Jitsu
4.0
(1)
"Method Jiu-Jitsu seems like it fits that description--especially description wise--it's in South Plainfield."
#97
Nike/Under Armor Duffel Bag
3.0
(1)
"I just use a regular nike/ under armor duffel bag."
#98
BTT Lynden
2.0
(1)
"I wouldn't touch it with a 100 foot pole. The BTT Lynden owner is not who he appears to be"
#99
Made
2.0
(1)
"Don’t go to Derby City if you are new, they will just throw you in the gauntlet and you learn nothing."
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