10 Best BJJ Gyms in Tucson (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Tucson BJJ Snapshot
Why Tucson for BJJ
Tucson is one of Arizona's deepest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scenes, anchored by Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Mako Brazilian BJJ and Kickboxing, and Undisputed. It has 16 academies and 24 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 10 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1MidtownGoogle5.0(209)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Tucson — 5.0★ across 209 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, brand-new beginners, and kids & families.
- 2East SideGoogle5.0(165)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: 5.0★ from 165 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tucson academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 3Undisputed95EliteAmphiGoogle5.0(141)High confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 141 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tucson academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Tucson gym (5.0★).
- 4AmphiGoogle5.0(141)High confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 141 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tucson academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Tucson gym (5.0★).
- 5East SideGoogle5.0(132)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 6The Eyrie Brazilian BJJ94EliteSouth TucsonGoogle5.0(123)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 123 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tucson academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 7MidtownGoogle5.0(96)6 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #7: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 6 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 810th Planet Jiu Jitsu Tucson91EliteMidtownGoogle4.8(167)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #8: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Tucson — 167 reviews at 4.8★.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and travelers dropping in.
- 9Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu91EliteCasas AdobesGoogle5.0(58)4 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 58 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tucson academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 10Alliance Jiu Jitsu - Vail89ExcellentSoutheast TucsonGoogle4.8(101)High confidence
Why #10: A Alliance academy — 4.8★ across 101 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Tucson gym (4.8★).
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy | Midtown | 96Elite | 5.0 | 209 |
| Mako Brazilian BJJ and Kickboxing | East Side | 95Elite | 5.0 | 165 |
| Undisputed | Amphi | 95Elite | 5.0 | 141 |
| Undisputed Tucson Jiu Jitsu - Boxing - Kickboxing - Fitness Gym | Amphi | 95Elite | 5.0 | 141 |
| Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai - Carlson Gracie Tucson | East Side | 94Elite | 5.0 | 132 |
| The Eyrie Brazilian BJJ | South Tucson | 94Elite | 5.0 | 123 |
| Tucson's Rising Phoenix Fitness & Defense | Midtown | 93Elite | 5.0 | 96 |
| 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Tucson | Midtown | 91Elite | 4.8 | 167 |
| Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Casas Adobes | 91Elite | 5.0 | 58 |
| Alliance Jiu Jitsu - Vail | Southeast Tucson | 89Excellent | 4.8 | 101 |
Which Tucson Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Tucson
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Train This Weekend in Tucson
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Mako Brazilian BJJ and Kickboxing — Open Mat · 6:00 AM
- Tucson's Rising Phoenix Fitness & Defense — Open Mat · 9:30 AM
- Tucson's Rising Phoenix Fitness & Defense — Open Mat (members only) · 9:30 AM
- Aurum Brazilian jiu jitsu academy — Open Mat · 5:30 PM
- Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai - Carlson Gracie Tucson — Open Mat · 6:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat Kickboxing · 9:00 AM
- Boxer's Rebellion Martial Arts — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- The Arena Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy & Fitness — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Rise Combat Sports - Tucson — No Gi BJJ All Levels · 8:00 AM
- North Side Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Aurum Brazilian jiu jitsu academy — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Daimyo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 5:00 PM
- Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Women’s nogi class · 6:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Tucson?
- Let's Roll lists 16 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Tucson, Arizona. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Tucson?
- Sonoran Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy has the highest rating in Tucson at 5.0★ across 209 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Tucson?
- There are 24 weekly open mats across 12 gyms in Tucson. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Tucson?
- The Arena Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy & Fitness is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Tucson.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated July 2026.