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Best BJJ Gyms in Santa Clarita, CA (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Santa Clarita has 11 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 608 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. Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    218reviews

    With 218 student reviews — the most of any gym in Santa Clarita— it tops this year's list. Located at 28059 Avenue Stanford. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    187reviews

    187 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 26541 Golden Valley Rd. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

    68reviews

    68 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 26370 Diamond Pl UNIT 501. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Ultra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts

    53reviews

    53 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 26069 Bouquet Canyon Rd &, 23333 Cinema Dr #150. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Sanders BJJ - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    27reviews

    27 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 23502 Lyons Ave Suite 101A. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Gracie Barra Valencia

    22reviews

    22 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 25067 Peachland Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Mario Aiello Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Valencia

    21reviews

    21 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 24749 Ave Rockefeller Unit A. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Ultra Jiu Jitsu Academy

    5reviews

    5 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 23333 Cinema Dr, #150 & 26069 Bouquet Canyon 91350, 23333 Cinema Dr UNIT 150. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Flow Jiu Jitsu Club

    4reviews

    4 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 28200 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Classes run 4 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Santa Clarita School of Jujitsu

    2reviews

    2 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 26620 Valley Center Dr #106. 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 11 gyms in Santa Clarita or read what to expect in your first class.