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Best BJJ Gyms in Brooklyn, NY (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Brooklyn has 27 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 1,699 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. DiamondHeart Striking and Grappling/PCC

    254reviews

    With 254 student reviews — the most of any gym in Brooklyn— it tops this year's list. Located at 67 Ingraham St. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

    195reviews

    195 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 153 Bridge Park Dr. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    183reviews

    183 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 518 5th Ave. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Champions Martial Arts Carroll Gardens

    179reviews

    179 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 308 Court St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Pillar jiujitsu

    168reviews

    168 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1661 Nostrand Ave. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Johnny Karate NYC / JMA Brazilian jiu jitsu

    140reviews

    140 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 534 Court St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Renzo Gracie Fight Academy

    64reviews

    64 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 100 Bayard St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Vee AJ Ju-Jitsu

    58reviews

    58 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4202 Avenue U. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. The Grappling Doc

    53reviews

    53 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1231 Flushing Ave. Classes run 4 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. South Brooklyn BJJ @ Darfight

    51reviews

    51 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 130 Brighton Beach Ave 2nd Floor. 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 27 gyms in Brooklyn or read what to expect in your first class.