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Bjj Academies in San Francisco

Review the 17 tracked locations in San Francisco, CA, then jump directly into search if you already know what style or schedule you want.

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San Francisco, California is home to 17 BJJ academies in our directory. These academies hold an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 706 reviews. Each listing brings together programs, class schedules, location details, and community reviews so you can compare options before stepping onto the mats.

New to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Look for a BJJ academy offering beginner fundamentals classes, a free trial or intro week, and a weekly schedule that fits your routine. Listed options in San Francisco include Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, EBA Jiu Jitsu, OUTLAW JIU-JITSU, and Parkside Jiu Jitsu. Visiting two or three academies before committing helps you find the coaching style, mat culture, and pricing that match your goals.

You can also browse BJJ academies in other cities in California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Clarita, and Long Beach. These are statewide suggestions; check each location and travel time before planning a visit. Whether you're new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or an experienced grappler training in San Francisco, California, comparing the area's 17 listed BJJ academies on schedule, class sizes, instructor lineage, and trial offers helps you find the right fit.

Listings for San Francisco bring together public academy records and directory information. Details may change, so confirm schedules, programs, pricing, and contact information with each academy. Compare the BJJ academies below by the available ratings, programs, and reviews to choose where to start training.

Compiled by the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Finder team from verified public records and directory data. Last updated .

Bjj Academies in San Francisco

Academies in San Francisco, CA

17 academies match these filters.

Alliance BJJ SF Bay visual
4.9 / 78 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Alliance BJJ SF Bay

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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy San Francisco visual
4.8 / 31 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy San Francisco

6300 California St

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Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy visual
5.0 / 58 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

603 Taraval St

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Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center visual
/ 41 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center

450 Taraval St

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EBA Jiu Jitsu visual
5.0 / 38 reviews
San Francisco, CA

EBA Jiu Jitsu

1628 Post St

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Excelsior Martial Arts Academy visual
4.9 / 33 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Excelsior Martial Arts Academy

1178 Geneva Ave

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OUTLAW JIU-JITSU visual
5.0 / 10 reviews
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OUTLAW JIU-JITSU

1029 Geneva Ave

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Parkside Jiu Jitsu visual
5.0 / 4 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Parkside Jiu Jitsu

2455 Taraval St

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Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu visual
4.9 / 8 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

1166 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103

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Ralph Gracie Sunset visual
4.8 / 18 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Ralph Gracie Sunset

2505 Noriega St

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Rise Combat Sports visual
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San Francisco, CA

Rise Combat Sports

1118 Harrison St

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Romulo Melo BJJ visual
5.0 / 90 reviews
San Francisco, CA

Romulo Melo BJJ

1313 Mason St

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Frequently Asked Questions About BJJ academies in San Francisco

How many BJJ academies are in San Francisco?
San Francisco, California currently lists 17 BJJ academies in our directory, with available location and contact details collected in individual profiles; confirm current schedules and information with each academy. They hold an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 706 reviews. Rather than pointing you to a single studio, we let you compare every BJJ academy in San Francisco, California side by side, reviewing instructor backgrounds, program focus such as gi, no-gi, or hybrid curriculums, and typical class times, so you can shortlist a few academies before ever picking up the phone. With 17 BJJ academies listed, you can compare several options in San Francisco, California. Check class times and availability directly; the listing count does not establish waitlists, class capacity, or how this area compares with other locations. Comparing multiple options up front also makes it easier to judge coaching style and mat culture before signing any long-term membership agreement.
What is the best BJJ academy in San Francisco?
San Francisco, California is home to 17 BJJ academies, including Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, one of the listed options in this area. They hold an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 706 reviews. There is no single "best" answer that works for everyone: someone training for competition-level no-gi grappling needs a different room than a parent looking for a kids' fundamentals class, and a nervous first-timer needs a different coaching style than an experienced blue belt shopping for a new competition team. Instead of picking a winner for you, this page lets you compare Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy against every other BJJ academy in San Francisco, California on the details that actually matter, including available review counts, program offerings, price, and how close each location is to where you live or work. We recommend visiting the top two or three options that match your goals and sitting in on a class before signing any membership agreement.
How much does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu cost in San Francisco?
Membership pricing at BJJ academies in San Francisco, California varies by program, contract length, and weekly class count, and it is not uniformly published across all 17 BJJ academies listed here. Academies offering both gi and no-gi programs, open mat access, and competition team coaching tend to charge more than a basic fundamentals-only membership. Ask academies in San Francisco, California whether they offer a free trial class or a discounted intro week, so you can try the coaching style and mat culture before committing to a monthly plan. It is worth calling or checking each academy's own website directly for current pricing, since promotional rates and family or student discounts change more often than this directory can track and are rarely listed in full here.
Can beginners start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in San Francisco?
Yes. Among the 17 BJJ academies listed for San Francisco, California, ask which offer beginner fundamentals classes and whether they have any prerequisites. The directory does not establish that every listing runs a beginner program. They hold an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 706 reviews. A typical beginner track covers basic positions, escapes, and submissions in a controlled setting before students are paired up for live sparring, called rolling, and most academies pace that introduction over several weeks rather than throwing new students straight into full-contact rounds. If an academy offers a trial class or introductory visit, use it to judge whether a given school's coaching style, class size, and mat culture in San Francisco, California feel like the right fit before signing a longer membership agreement. If you are unsure where to start, calling ahead to ask about the next beginner-only session is usually the fastest way to get a clear answer.
Bjj Academies in San Francisco, CA