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Best BJJ Gyms in Torrance, CA (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Torrance has 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 1,125 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. Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu

    758reviews

    With 758 student reviews — the most of any gym in Torrance— it tops this year's list. Located at 2440 W Carson St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-jitsu

    50reviews

    50 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2849 Pacific Coast Hwy. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu

    49reviews

    49 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 22223 Palos Verdes Blvd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu: Torrance

    46reviews

    46 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 24433 Hawthorne Blvd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Panza Jiu Jitsu

    39reviews

    39 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3810 CA-1. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Carlson Gracie South Bay / Alemao Training Center

    38reviews

    38 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2067 Torrance Blvd. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Golden State BJJ

    38reviews

    38 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 19019 Hawthorne Blvd STE 200A. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Transform Jiu Jitsu Academy

    35reviews

    35 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5146 W 190th St. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Gracie Barra Redondo Beach

    33reviews

    33 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5141 C. Mayor. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Canvas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    29reviews

    29 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2102 W Redondo Beach Blvd. 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 12 gyms in Torrance or read what to expect in your first class.