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Best BJJ Gyms in St. Louis, MO (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

St. Louis has 9 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 299 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. Finney's St. Louis MMA, Kickboxing, Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu

    125reviews

    With 125 student reviews — the most of any gym in St. Louis— it tops this year's list. Located at 9744 Watson Rd. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. North Broadway Jiu Jitsu

    51reviews

    51 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2324 Marconi Ave. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. BJJ Lifestyle Academy South County

    36reviews

    36 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4274 Telegraph Rd. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis

    32reviews

    32 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 7545 Ravensridge Dr. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Gracie Barra Shrewsbury

    25reviews

    25 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 7570 Watson Rd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Maelstrom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    20reviews

    20 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6646 Gravois Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Nomad Jiu Jitsu

    8reviews

    8 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3139 S Grand Blvd Suite 201. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Vsk Jiu Jitsu

    2reviews

    2 students have reviewed this academy. Located at W Florissant Ave. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Jiu Jitsu

    Located at 4318 Martyridge Ct. 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 St. Louis or read what to expect in your first class.