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Best BJJ Gyms in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Fort Lauderdale has 9 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 851 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. A & M Jiu-Jitsu

    237reviews

    With 237 student reviews — the most of any gym in Fort Lauderdale— it tops this year's list. Located at 5300 Powerline Rd. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Gracie Barra Fort Lauderdale

    166reviews

    166 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5439 N Federal Hwy. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale

    151reviews

    151 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 535 NE 13th St #1. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Fort Lauderdale Jiu Jitsu

    136reviews

    136 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 701 E Sunrise Blvd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    74reviews

    74 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2830 W State Rd 84. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Outer Heaven Jiu Jitsu Club

    45reviews

    45 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2990 Griffin Rd suite 2. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fort Lauderdale

    35reviews

    35 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3091 Griffin Rd. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Tribal Jiu Jitsu

    7reviews

    7 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 330 SW 2nd St Suite #208. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Dr. Moses Powell Sanuces Ryu Jujitsu

    Located at 604 S Federal Hwy. Classes run 3 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 9 gyms in Fort Lauderdale or read what to expect in your first class.