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Best BJJ Gyms in Fresno, CA (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Fresno has 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 395 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. Halo Jiu-Jitsu Training Center

    77reviews

    With 77 student reviews — the most of any gym in Fresno— it tops this year's list. Located at 3980 N Chestnut Diagonal. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu Fresno

    64reviews

    64 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6701 N Milburn Ave. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Rivalry Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    57reviews

    57 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 761 E Barstow Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Elite Team Jiu Jitsu

    56reviews

    56 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4127 Clovis Ave. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    38reviews

    38 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4774 N Blackstone Ave. Classes run 4 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fresno

    29reviews

    29 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 689 E Nees Ave. Classes run 4 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Elite Team Fresno Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    28reviews

    28 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4177 W Shaw Ave #101. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Superior Jiu-Jitsu

    19reviews

    19 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 8028 N Cedar Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Royce Gracie Academy of Fresno

    16reviews

    16 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2950 E Nees Ave Ste 107. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Eric Ceballos BJJ

    7reviews

    7 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5781 E Shields Ave. Classes run 6 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 12 gyms in Fresno or read what to expect in your first class.