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Best BJJ Gyms in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Costa Mesa has 10 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 391 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. Art of Jiu Jitsu

    149reviews

    With 149 student reviews — the most of any gym in Costa Mesa— it tops this year's list. Located at 411 E 17th St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    92reviews

    92 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1125 Victoria St suite T. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Gracie Barra Costa Mesa

    69reviews

    69 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1304 Logan Ave # J. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu

    45reviews

    45 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1875 Newport Blvd Ste 103. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Boran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    22reviews

    22 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1548 Adams Ave Suite F. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. BJJINK

    8reviews

    8 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1733 Monrovia Ave Unit J. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Orange County Jiu Jitsu Finder

    5reviews

    5 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1310 Logan Ave D. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Joe Moreira BJJ

    1reviews

    1 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2380 Newport Blvd. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Checkmat OC Airport - Pati Fontes BJJ

    Located at 2925 Airway Ave # B. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Gigante Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    Located at 1525 Mesa Verde Dr E. 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 10 gyms in Costa Mesa or read what to expect in your first class.