10 Best BJJ Gyms in Tampa (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated August 2026
Tampa BJJ Snapshot
Why Tampa for BJJ
Tampa is one of Florida's deepest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scenes, anchored by Gracie Tampa South MMA and BJJ, Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, and Gracie Martial Arts Tampa Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense. It has 16 academies and 20 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
- 1Hyde ParkGoogle5.0(177)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Tampa — 5.0★ across 177 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Tampa gym (5.0★).
- 2New TampaGoogle5.0(122)High confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Tampa — 122 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 3Tampa HeightsGoogle5.0(99)High confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 99 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tampa academy.
Best for: Kids & families.
- 4WestchaseGoogle5.0(92)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 92 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tampa academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 5WestchaseGoogle5.0(92)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 2 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 6Caridian Brazilian BJJ92EliteGoogle5.0(72)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 72 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tampa academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 7Citrus ParkGoogle5.0(68)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #7: A Gracie Barra academy — 5.0★ across 68 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 8Citrus ParkGoogle5.0(66)High confidence
Why #8: A Gracie Humaita academy — 5.0★ across 66 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Tampa gym (5.0★).
- 9Goiano Brazilian Jiu Jitsu91EliteGoogle5.0(66)High confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 66 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tampa academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Tampa gym (5.0★).
- 10Primata Brazilian Jiu Jitsu91EliteWestchaseGoogle5.0(66)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #10: 5.0★ from 66 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Tampa academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie Tampa South MMA and BJJ | Hyde Park | 95Elite | 5.0 | 177 |
| Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy | New Tampa | 94Elite | 5.0 | 122 |
| Gracie Martial Arts Tampa Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense | Tampa Heights | 93Elite | 5.0 | 99 |
| Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Westchase | 93Elite | 5.0 | 92 |
| Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa | Westchase | 93Elite | 5.0 | 92 |
| Caridian Brazilian BJJ | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 72 |
| Gracie Barra Tampa, FL - Jiu Jitsu Tampa | Citrus Park | 91Elite | 5.0 | 68 |
| Empowered Martial Arts & Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu Tampa | Citrus Park | 91Elite | 5.0 | 66 |
| Goiano Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 66 |
| Primata Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Westchase | 91Elite | 5.0 | 66 |
Which Tampa Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Tampa
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Train This Weekend in Tampa
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Robson Moura Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 5:00 PM
- Robson Moura Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 5:30 PM
- Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 6:30 PM
- Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa — Open Mat · 6:30 PM
- Primata Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- DaVinci Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 8:00 AM
- DaVinci Jiu Jitsu — GI / NOGI / Open Mat · 8:00 AM
- Robson Moura Jiu Jitsu Academy — Kids Bjj No Gi Ages 5-12 · 9:00 AM
- Gracie Barra Tampa, FL - Jiu Jitsu Tampa — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Tampa Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 1:00 PM
📅 Sunday
- Robson Moura Jiu Jitsu Academy — Bjj Gi Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — LCP 3-6 Years · 9:30 AM
- Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy — Competition Class · 10:00 AM
- Caridian Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Caridian Brazilian BJJ — Open Mat · 4:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Tampa?
- Let's Roll lists 16 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Tampa, Florida. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Tampa?
- Gracie Tampa South MMA and BJJ has the highest rating in Tampa at 5.0★ across 177 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Tampa?
- There are 20 weekly open mats across 8 gyms in Tampa. 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 August 2026.