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Best BJJ Gyms in Albuquerque, NM (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Albuquerque has 20 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 996 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. Impact Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque

    162reviews

    With 162 student reviews — the most of any gym in Albuquerque— it tops this year's list. Located at 6509 Lomas Blvd NE. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Invictus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai academy

    113reviews

    113 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1453 Wyoming Blvd NE. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Carlson Gracie Albuquerque Brazilian JiuJitsu, Coyote Team

    110reviews

    110 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 8430 Washington Pl NE. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Gracie Barra New Mexico - Jiu Jitsu in Albuquerque

    96reviews

    96 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1504 San Pedro Dr NE. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu Albuquerque

    77reviews

    77 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5600 San Francisco Rd NE. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Gracie Barra Albuquerque Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    71reviews

    71 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 12251 Academy Rd NE #103. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Albuquerque

    67reviews

    67 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 237 Eubank Blvd NE. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu West Side Albuquerque New Mexico

    66reviews

    66 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3200 La Orilla Rd NW. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. New Mexico Jiujitsu Academy

    63reviews

    63 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5600 San Francisco Rd NE # B. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. The War Room School of Jiu Jitsu

    54reviews

    54 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5617 Paradise Blvd NW. Classes run 5 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 20 gyms in Albuquerque or read what to expect in your first class.