5 Best BJJ Gyms in Aurora (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated October 2026
Aurora BJJ Snapshot
Why Aurora for BJJ
Aurora is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Naperville, Lobo Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts & Self Defense, and Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling. It has 5 academies and 5 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(205)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Aurora — 5.0★ across 205 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Aurora gym (5.0★).
- 2Google5.0(161)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Aurora — 161 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 3Google5.0(121)3 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 3 a week.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 4Levels Jiu Jitsu92EliteGoogle5.0(75)High confidence
Why #4: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, brand-new beginners, and kids & families.
- 5Cho Jiu Jitsu Academy87ExcellentGoogle5.0(30)Solid confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 30 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Aurora academy.
Best for: Kids & families.
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Naperville | — | 96Elite | 5.0 | 205 |
| Lobo Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts & Self Defense | — | 95Elite | 5.0 | 161 |
| Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 121 |
| Levels Jiu Jitsu | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 75 |
| Cho Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 30 |
Which Aurora Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Aurora
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Train This Weekend in Aurora
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling — Open Mat · 6:00 AM
- Lobo Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts & Self Defense — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Levels Jiu Jitsu — Beginner - No Gi · 6:15 PM
- Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling — Open Mat · 6:30 PM
- Lobo Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts & Self Defense — Open Mat · 6:45 PM
📅 Saturday
- Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling — Youth Gi · 9:00 AM
- Levels Jiu Jitsu — Beginner - No Gi · 10:00 AM
- Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling — Gi · 10:00 AM
- Lobo Jiu Jitsu - Martial Arts & Self Defense — Kids (Ages 6-8) · 10:00 AM
- Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling — No-Gi · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling — No-Gi · 9:00 AM
- Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu and Grappling — Yoga · 10:30 AM
- Levels Jiu Jitsu — No-Gi - All Levels · 12:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Aurora?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Aurora, Illinois. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Aurora?
- B1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense Naperville has the highest rating in Aurora at 5.0★ across 205 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Aurora?
- There are 5 weekly open mats across 2 gyms in Aurora. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Aurora?
- Levels Jiu Jitsu is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Aurora.
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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.