8 Best BJJ Gyms in Bakersfield (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated June 2026
Bakersfield BJJ Snapshot
Why Bakersfield for BJJ
Bakersfield is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj, and The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu. It has 9 academies and 2 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 8 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu87ExcellentGoogle4.9(45)Solid confidence
Why #1: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and kids & families.
- 2Google5.0(26)Solid confidence
Why #2: Highest-rated gym in Bakersfield — 5.0★ across 26 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield gym (5.0★).
- 3The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu84ExcellentGoogle5.0(21)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #3: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 1 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 4Ferny Jiu Jitsu82ExcellentGoogle4.7(46)Solid confidence
Why #4: 4.7★ from 46 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield gym (4.7★).
- 5Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu82ExcellentGoogle5.0(17)Solid confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 17 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield gym (5.0★).
- 6Defcon Jiu Jitsu78GreatGoogle4.8(19)Solid confidence
Why #6: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: Kids & families.
- 7Piranha Jiu Jitsu68RatedGoogle4.6(11)Needs more reviews
Why #7: 4.6★ from 11 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield gym (4.6★).
- 8Vindicators Jiu Jitsu66RatedGoogle5.0(5)Needs more reviews
Why #8: 5.0★ from 5 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Bakersfield gym (5.0★).
Compare All Top 8
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 87Excellent | 4.9 | 45 |
| Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj | — | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 26 |
| The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu | — | 84Excellent | 5.0 | 21 |
| Ferny Jiu Jitsu | — | 82Excellent | 4.7 | 46 |
| Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 82Excellent | 5.0 | 17 |
| Defcon Jiu Jitsu | — | 78Great | 4.8 | 19 |
| Piranha Jiu Jitsu | — | 68Rated | 4.6 | 11 |
| Vindicators Jiu Jitsu | — | 66Rated | 5.0 | 5 |
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Bakersfield
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Train This Weekend in Bakersfield
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Adult Gi · 5:00 AM
- Defcon Jiu Jitsu — Kids Class · 5:00 PM
- The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 5:30 PM
- The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu — Advanced Kids (Invite Only) · 5:30 PM
- South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Adult Gi · 5:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — No Gi · 8:00 AM
- The Collaborative American Jiu Jitsu — Adult Jiu Jitsu Gi · 11:00 AM
- Defcon Jiu Jitsu — Kids Class · 5:00 PM
- Defcon Jiu Jitsu — Adults Class · 6:00 PM
📅 Sunday
- The Chute MMA — Open Mat · 2:00 PM
- Defcon Jiu Jitsu — Kids Class · 5:00 PM
- Defcon Jiu Jitsu — Adults Class · 6:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Bakersfield?
- Let's Roll lists 9 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Bakersfield, California. The top 8 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Bakersfield?
- Trujitsu Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/mattbakerbjj has the highest rating in Bakersfield at 5.0★ across 26 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Bakersfield?
- There are 2 weekly open mats across 2 gyms in Bakersfield. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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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 June 2026.