10 Best BJJ Gyms in Los Angeles (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Los Angeles BJJ Snapshot
Why Los Angeles for BJJ
Los Angeles is one of the most talent-dense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu markets in the country, anchored by Like Water Jiu Jitsu, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA, and Clube Jiu Jitsu. It has 16 academies and 22 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
- 1Like Water Jiu Jitsu95EliteHollywoodGoogle5.0(156)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Los Angeles — 5.0★ across 156 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and kids & families.
- 2Pico-RobertsonGoogle5.0(121)$35 drop-inHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Los Angeles — 121 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers.
- 3Clube Jiu Jitsu93EliteGoogle5.0(98)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 4AUTORE BJJ92EliteGoogle5.0(85)High confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 85 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Los Angeles academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and kids & families.
- 5Meraki Jiu Jitsu92EliteWest LAGoogle5.0(83)High confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 83 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Los Angeles academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Los Angeles gym (5.0★).
- 6DowntownGoogle5.0(70)High confidence
Why #6: A 10th Planet academy — 5.0★ across 70 reviews.
Best for: Competitors and no-gi & submission grapplers.
- 7The Coop BJJ91ElitePalmsGoogle5.0(64)$35 drop-in4 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #7: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 4 a week.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 8Fight Science MMA91EliteGoogle5.0(60)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 60 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Los Angeles academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 9KATA JIU JITSU90EliteHollywoodGoogle5.0(49)Solid confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 49 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Los Angeles academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Los Angeles gym (5.0★).
- 10Califa Jiu Jitsu87ExcellentNorth HollywoodGoogle5.0(33)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #10: 5.0★ from 33 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Los Angeles academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Like Water Jiu Jitsu | Hollywood | 95Elite | 5.0 | 156 | — |
| 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA | Pico-Robertson | 94Elite | 5.0 | 121 | $35 |
| Clube Jiu Jitsu | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 98 | — |
| AUTORE BJJ | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 85 | — |
| Meraki Jiu Jitsu | West LA | 92Elite | 5.0 | 83 | — |
| 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Downtown Los Angeles | Downtown | 91Elite | 5.0 | 70 | — |
| The Coop BJJ | Palms | 91Elite | 5.0 | 64 | $35 |
| Fight Science MMA | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 60 | — |
| KATA JIU JITSU | Hollywood | 90Elite | 5.0 | 49 | — |
| Califa Jiu Jitsu | North Hollywood | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 33 | — |
Which Los Angeles Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Los Angeles
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Train This Weekend in Los Angeles
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Downtown Los Angeles — Advanced No Gi · 6:00 AM
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA — Jiu Jitsu · 7:00 AM
- Califa Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- Jiu jitsu Studio — Open Mat · 7:00 PM
- Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 7:45 PM
📅 Saturday
- The Coop BJJ — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- The Coop BJJ — Open Mat - training/sparring · 10:00 AM
- Ocean Grown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Jiu jitsu Studio — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Won Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Clube Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Clube Jiu Jitsu — Community Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- The Coop BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- The Coop BJJ — Open Mat - training/sparring · 11:00 AM
- Fight Science MMA — Open Mat · 1:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Los Angeles?
- Let's Roll lists 16 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Los Angeles, California. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Los Angeles?
- Like Water Jiu Jitsu has the highest rating in Los Angeles at 5.0★ across 156 Google reviews.
- What's the cheapest drop-in in Los Angeles?
- Among the top gyms, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - West LA has the lowest published drop-in at $35. Prices in the area vary; many gyms offer a free first class.
- Where are the best open mats in Los Angeles?
- There are 22 weekly open mats across 8 gyms in Los Angeles. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Los Angeles?
- Waves Jiu Jitsu is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Los Angeles.
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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.