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Best BJJ Gyms in El Paso, TX (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

El Paso has 16 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 598 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. Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso

    195reviews

    With 195 student reviews — the most of any gym in El Paso— it tops this year's list. Located at 6104 N Mesa St STE B. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy

    77reviews

    77 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 11501 Rojas Dr Space F. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Gracie Barra El Paso

    76reviews

    76 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 125 Graphite Dr Suite G. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. City Wolves Jiujitsu

    72reviews

    72 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 9508 Carnegie Ave. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. AOA BJJ Academy

    55reviews

    55 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4601 Hondo Pass Dr suite i. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. El Paso Alliance Jiu Jitsu

    33reviews

    33 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 11385 James Watt Dr STE B7. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Grind underground Jiu-Jitsu Club

    30reviews

    30 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 8935 Gateway S Blvd suite b7. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Gracie Barra East El Paso

    25reviews

    25 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 12025 Rojas Dr H. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Renzo Gracie El Paso - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    17reviews

    17 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6330 N Mesa St Ste A. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Independent Grappling Jiu-jitsu

    9reviews

    9 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1111 Barranca Dr ste 400. Classes run 6 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 16 gyms in El Paso or read what to expect in your first class.