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Best BJJ Gyms in Bakersfield, CA (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Bakersfield has 14 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 300 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. Ferny Jiu Jitsu

    47reviews

    With 47 student reviews — the most of any gym in Bakersfield— it tops this year's list. Located at 3104 Fairhaven Dr. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    45reviews

    45 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6403 7 Seas Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Camarillo JiuJitsu

    39reviews

    39 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 811 19th St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj

    33reviews

    33 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3714 Coffee Rd. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu

    31reviews

    31 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4308 Resnik Ct. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu

    23reviews

    23 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1723 Elzworth St #2. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Defcon Jiu Jitsu

    19reviews

    19 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5610 District Blvd #106. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. IV | Four Pillars Jiu Jitsu

    18reviews

    18 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4525 New Horizon Blvd #7. Classes run 3 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Rio Bravo Jiu-Jitsu Club

    15reviews

    15 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6700 Niles St Suite 120. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Latif Kadri PHD BJJ

    12reviews

    12 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 900 24th St unit 113. Classes run 7 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 14 gyms in Bakersfield or read what to expect in your first class.