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Bjj Academies in San Jose

Review the 16 tracked locations in San Jose, CA, then jump directly into search if you already know what style or schedule you want.

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San Jose, California is home to 16 BJJ academies in our directory. These academies hold an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 906 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 Jose include Evolve Checkmat Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Academy, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu East San Jose, King’s Martial Arts Academy, and LUTE! Academy. 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 San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Long Beach, and Sacramento. 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 Jose, California, comparing the area's 16 listed BJJ academies on schedule, class sizes, instructor lineage, and trial offers helps you find the right fit.

Listings for San Jose 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.

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Bjj Academies in San Jose

Academies in San Jose, CA

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American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) visual
4.8 / 184 reviews
San Jose, CA

American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)

7012 Realm Dr

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Caio Terra Academy San Jose visual
4.9 / 26 reviews
San Jose, CA

Caio Terra Academy San Jose

14800 Camden Ave

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Davenriche European Martial Arts School visual
4.8 / 64 reviews
San Jose, CA

Davenriche European Martial Arts School

395 E Taylor St

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Evolve Checkmat Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Academy visual
5.0 / 4 reviews
San Jose, CA

Evolve Checkmat Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Academy

2282C Quimby Rd Building B

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu East San Jose visual
5.0 / 53 reviews
San Jose, CA

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu East San Jose

1310 Tully Rd

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Grapplers Connection visual
4.7 / 14 reviews
San Jose, CA

Grapplers Connection

1068 Park Ave

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Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Pleasanton visual
4.8 / 77 reviews
San Jose, CA

Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Pleasanton

478 W San Carlos St

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King’s Martial Arts Academy visual
5.0 / 100 reviews
San Jose, CA

King’s Martial Arts Academy

171 Branham Ln #2A

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LUTE! Academy visual
5.0 / 10 reviews
San Jose, CA

LUTE! Academy

1605 N Capitol Ave

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Modern Training Academy visual
5.0 / 9 reviews
San Jose, CA

Modern Training Academy

375 Saratoga Ave, Ste B

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Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Jose visual
4.7 / 43 reviews
San Jose, CA

Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Jose

4607 Cherry Ave

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SBG NorCal visual
4.6 / 23 reviews
San Jose, CA

SBG NorCal

1450 San Pablo Ave

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Frequently Asked Questions About BJJ academies in San Jose

How many BJJ academies are in San Jose?
San Jose, California currently lists 16 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 906 reviews. Rather than pointing you to a single studio, we let you compare every BJJ academy in San Jose, 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 16 BJJ academies listed, you can compare several options in San Jose, 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 Jose?
San Jose, California is home to 16 BJJ academies, including Evolve Checkmat Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Academy, one of the listed options in this area. They hold an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 906 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 Evolve Checkmat Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai Academy against every other BJJ academy in San Jose, 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 Jose?
Membership pricing at BJJ academies in San Jose, California varies by program, contract length, and weekly class count, and it is not uniformly published across all 16 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 Jose, 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 Jose?
Yes. Among the 16 BJJ academies listed for San Jose, 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 906 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 Jose, 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 Jose, CA