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Best BJJ Gyms in Tacoma, WA (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Tacoma has 7 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 444 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. Defiance Jiu Jitsu

    120reviews

    With 120 student reviews — the most of any gym in Tacoma— it tops this year's list. Located at 5401 6th Ave. Classes run 4 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Martial Arts - Jiu Jitsu - Tacoma - GFTeam Northwest

    107reviews

    107 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd Suite 101-A. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Logic Jiu Jitsu Club

    79reviews

    79 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 15719 Pacific Ave S. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Tacoma

    66reviews

    66 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3635 S Lawrence St STE G. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga

    49reviews

    49 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3912 Portland Ave E. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. The Trench Jiu-Jitsu

    22reviews

    22 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4125 49th Ave NE Suite A. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Tacoma

    1reviews

    1 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1614 S Mildred St #14d. 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 7 gyms in Tacoma or read what to expect in your first class.