8 Best BJJ Gyms in Sarasota (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated October 2026
Sarasota BJJ Snapshot
Why Sarasota for BJJ
Sarasota is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Fellowship BJJ, Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota (BJJ-SRQ), and Sarasota BJJ / Six Blades Jiu Jitsu (BJJ-SRQ). It has 8 academies and 14 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
- 1Fellowship BJJ93EliteGoogle5.0(105)3 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Sarasota — 5.0★ across 105 reviews.
Best for: Competitors, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 2Google5.0(83)High confidence
Why #2: 5.0★ from 83 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Sarasota academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Sarasota gym (5.0★).
- 3Google5.0(82)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 82 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Sarasota academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 4Manasota Jiu Jitsu92EliteGoogle5.0(77)3 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #4: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 5TeamAlves Brazilian BJJ92EliteGoogle5.0(75)4 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 4 a week.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 6Siesta Key BJJ90EliteGoogle5.0(49)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 49 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Sarasota academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 7Wolfpack Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts88ExcellentGoogle5.0(40)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 40 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Sarasota academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 8Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Academy86ExcellentGoogle5.0(26)Solid confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 26 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Sarasota academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Sarasota gym (5.0★).
Compare All Top 8
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship BJJ | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 105 |
| Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sarasota (BJJ-SRQ) | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 83 |
| Sarasota BJJ / Six Blades Jiu Jitsu (BJJ-SRQ) | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 82 |
| Manasota Jiu Jitsu | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 77 |
| TeamAlves Brazilian BJJ | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 75 |
| Siesta Key BJJ | — | 90Elite | 5.0 | 49 |
| Wolfpack Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 40 |
| Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Academy | — | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 26 |
Which Sarasota Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Sarasota
Pick the days you're in town — we'll build a roll-every-day itinerary with times, drop-in costs, and directions.
Your plan: 3 sessions across 3 gyms in Sarasota.
Train This Weekend in Sarasota
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- TeamAlves Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 6:00 AM
- Fellowship BJJ — Juniors Comp Team/Juniors Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Siesta Key BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- TeamAlves Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- TeamAlves Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 6:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- Fellowship BJJ — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Manasota Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Wolfpack Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts — Open Mat · 10:30 AM
- Fellowship BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Siesta Key BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Manasota Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- TeamAlves Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 1:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Sarasota?
- Let's Roll lists 8 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Sarasota, Florida. The top 8 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Sarasota?
- Fellowship BJJ has the highest rating in Sarasota at 5.0★ across 105 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Sarasota?
- There are 14 weekly open mats across 6 gyms in Sarasota. 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.