5 Best BJJ Gyms in Modesto (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated October 2026
Modesto BJJ Snapshot
Why Modesto for BJJ
Modesto is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by ASPIRE TO INSPIRE JIU-JITSU X JG ACADEMY MODESTO, Modesto Power, and Gracie Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It has 5 academies and 21 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 5 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Google5.0(43)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Modesto — 5.0★ across 43 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 2Modesto Power87ExcellentGoogle5.0(30)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #2: 5.0★ from 30 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Modesto academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 3Gracie Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu83ExcellentGoogle5.0(20)8 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 20 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Modesto academy.
Best for: Competitors, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 4Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy82ExcellentGoogle5.0(17)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 17 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Modesto academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 5Sensei Studio Headquarters81ExcellentGoogle5.0(15)9 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #5: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 9 a week.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRE TO INSPIRE JIU-JITSU X JG ACADEMY MODESTO | — | 89Excellent | 5.0 | 43 |
| Modesto Power | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 30 |
| Gracie Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 83Excellent | 5.0 | 20 |
| Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 82Excellent | 5.0 | 17 |
| Sensei Studio Headquarters | — | 81Excellent | 5.0 | 15 |
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Modesto
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Train This Weekend in Modesto
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Sensei Studio Headquarters — Breakfast Club Rolling · 6:00 AM
- Modesto Power — Open Fit · 6:00 AM
- Modesto Power — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- ASPIRE TO INSPIRE JIU-JITSU X JG ACADEMY MODESTO — Littles - Gi (Ages 3-6) · 4:45 PM
- Sensei Studio Headquarters — Open Mat · 6:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- Sensei Studio Headquarters — Openmat · 8:00 AM
- Modesto Power — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Ares Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Sensei Studio Headquarters — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Gracie Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 12:20 PM
📅 Sunday
- ASPIRE TO INSPIRE JIU-JITSU X JG ACADEMY MODESTO — Open Mat · 9:30 AM
- ASPIRE TO INSPIRE JIU-JITSU X JG ACADEMY MODESTO — Littles - Gi (Ages 3-6) · 4:45 PM
- ASPIRE TO INSPIRE JIU-JITSU X JG ACADEMY MODESTO — Kids - Gi (Ages 7-13) · 5:30 PM
- ASPIRE TO INSPIRE JIU-JITSU X JG ACADEMY MODESTO — Teens & Adults - Gi (Ages 14+) · 6:30 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Modesto?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Modesto, California. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Modesto?
- ASPIRE TO INSPIRE JIU-JITSU X JG ACADEMY MODESTO has the highest rating in Modesto at 5.0★ across 43 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Modesto?
- There are 21 weekly open mats across 5 gyms in Modesto. 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 October 2026.