5 Best BJJ Gyms in Oakland (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Oakland BJJ Snapshot
Why Oakland for BJJ
Oakland is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Oakland, Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU, and Six Blades Jiu Jitsu. It has 5 academies and 4 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(150)$15 drop-in2 open mats/wk🥇 Competition TeamHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Oakland — 5.0★ across 150 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and travelers dropping in.
- 2Google5.0(75)$30 drop-in1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: 5.0★ from 75 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Oakland academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 3Six Blades Jiu Jitsu90EliteGoogle5.0(57)🥇 Competition TeamHigh confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 57 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Oakland academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Oakland gym (5.0★).
- 4Legacy Jiu Jitsu Championship85ExcellentGoogle5.0(25)Solid confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 25 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Oakland academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Oakland gym (5.0★).
- 5Dominat10n Jiu Jitsu83ExcellentGoogle5.0(18)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 18 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Oakland academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Oakland | — | 95Elite | 5.0 | 150 | $15 |
| Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 75 | $30 |
| Six Blades Jiu Jitsu | — | 90Elite | 5.0 | 57 | — |
| Legacy Jiu Jitsu Championship | — | 85Excellent | 5.0 | 25 | — |
| Dominat10n Jiu Jitsu | — | 83Excellent | 5.0 | 18 | — |
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Oakland
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Train This Weekend in Oakland
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Mixed Martial Arts BRAVO ZULU — Open Mat · 9:30 AM
- Dominat10n Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Oakland — Open Mat · 7:05 PM
📅 Saturday
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Oakland — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
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Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Oakland?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Oakland, California. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Oakland?
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Oakland has the highest rating in Oakland at 5.0★ across 150 Google reviews.
- What's the cheapest drop-in in Oakland?
- Among the top gyms, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Oakland has the lowest published drop-in at $15. Prices in the area vary; many gyms offer a free first class.
- Where are the best open mats in Oakland?
- There are 4 weekly open mats across 3 gyms in Oakland. 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 July 2026.