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Best BJJ Gyms in Clearwater, FL (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Clearwater has 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 736 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 Jiu Jitsu Largo East

    228reviews

    With 228 student reviews — the most of any gym in Clearwater— it tops this year's list. Located at 5047 Ulmerton Rd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Concept Jiu-Jitsu of Clearwater

    125reviews

    125 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 25022 US Hwy 19 N. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Gracie Barra Clearwater

    102reviews

    102 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1490 N Belcher Rd. # I. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Gracie Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness

    74reviews

    74 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 27380 US Hwy 19 N. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Rising Tide Jiu Jitsu

    50reviews

    50 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1458 S Belcher Rd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Checkmat Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Adult and Kids Martial Arts

    49reviews

    49 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1710 N Hercules Ave #103. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Suncoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    29reviews

    29 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 29182 US Hwy 19 N. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Omega Jiu-Jitsu

    28reviews

    28 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 26246 US Hwy 19 N. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. The Compound BJJ

    28reviews

    28 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 29182 US Hwy 19 N. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Gracie Clearwater BJJ

    20reviews

    20 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 27380 US Hwy 19 N. 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 Clearwater or read what to expect in your first class.