10 Best BJJ Gyms in Miami (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated June 2026
Miami BJJ Snapshot
Why Miami for BJJ
Miami is one of Florida's deepest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scenes, anchored by Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Barra Aventura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, and Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu. It has 30 academies and 18 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
- 1Google5.0(130)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Miami — 5.0★ across 130 reviews.
Best for: Competitors and kids & families.
- 2Google5.0(120)High confidence
Why #2: A Gracie Barra academy — 5.0★ across 120 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Miami gym (5.0★).
- 3Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu94EliteGoogle5.0(117)$30 drop-in2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 2 a week.
Best for: Competitors, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 4Cardoso Jiu Jitsu94EliteGoogle5.0(109)High confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 109 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Miami academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Miami gym (5.0★).
- 5Google4.9(132)High confidence
Why #5: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Miami — 132 reviews at 4.9★.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 6Google5.0(75)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #6: A Gracie Barra academy — 5.0★ across 75 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 7Mortalis Jiu Jitsu91EliteGoogle5.0(64)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 64 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Miami academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 8MARIO SPERRY JIU JITSU90EliteGoogle4.9(88)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #8: 4.9★ from 88 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Miami academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 9Google4.9(82)High confidence
Why #9: 4.9★ from 82 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Miami academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Miami gym (4.9★).
- 10Google4.9(68)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #10: A Gracie Barra academy — 4.9★ across 68 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 130 | — |
| Gracie Barra Aventura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 120 | — |
| Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 117 | $30 |
| Cardoso Jiu Jitsu | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 109 | — |
| Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 92Elite | 4.9 | 132 | — |
| Gracie Barra Hialeah Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 75 | — |
| Mortalis Jiu Jitsu | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 64 | — |
| MARIO SPERRY JIU JITSU | — | 90Elite | 4.9 | 88 | — |
| Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 90Elite | 4.9 | 82 | — |
| Gracie Barra Kendall Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense | — | 89Excellent | 4.9 | 68 | — |
Which Miami Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Miami
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Your plan: 3 sessions across 3 gyms in Miami.
Train This Weekend in Miami
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Alpha Miami Grappling Jiu Jitsu — Adult NOGI · 9:00 AM
- Arashiro Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 4:00 PM
- Arashiro Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- Arena Combat Sports / Kickboxing / BJJ / MMA — Open Mat · 7:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- LIRA JIU JITSU — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Miami Martial Arts (South Beach) — Open Mat · 10:30 AM
- Gracie Barra Kendall Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- First Order of BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Gracie Barra Hialeah Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Mortalis Jiu Jitsu — Kids Classes · 5:30 AM
- Miami Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Mortalis Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — BJJ Little Rhinos (5-6 years old) · 4:00 PM
- Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Youth BJJ Advanced (7-11 years old) · 5:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Miami?
- Let's Roll lists 30 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Miami, Florida. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Miami?
- Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has the highest rating in Miami at 5.0★ across 130 Google reviews.
- What's the cheapest drop-in in Miami?
- Among the top gyms, Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu has the lowest published drop-in at $30. Prices in the area vary; many gyms offer a free first class.
- Where are the best open mats in Miami?
- There are 18 weekly open mats across 13 gyms in Miami. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Miami?
- Favoreto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Brickell is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Miami.
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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.