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Best BJJ Gyms in Little Rock, AR (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Little Rock has 7 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 148 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Westside BJJ

    86reviews

    With 86 student reviews — the most of any gym in Little Rock— it tops this year's list. Located at 17200 Chenal Pkwy. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Little Rock Grappling Club

    26reviews

    26 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 10700 N Rodney Parham Rd Suite C6-A. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Nemesis Jiu Jitsu

    19reviews

    19 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1524 Garfield Dr. Classes run 4 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Arkansas Grappling Club

    12reviews

    12 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2400 North Cantrell Road #110. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. House of Kodenkan Jiujitsu

    2reviews

    2 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 11715 Rainwood Rd. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Talho Ryu Karate & Ju-Jitsu

    2reviews

    2 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1307 John Barrow Rd. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Taiho-Ryu Karate & Ju-Jitsu

    1reviews

    1 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 300 S Rodney Parham Rd #167. Classes run 3 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 7 gyms in Little Rock or read what to expect in your first class.