5 Best BJJ Gyms in Columbia (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated June 2026
Columbia BJJ Snapshot
Why Columbia for BJJ
Columbia is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu, Cavalo BJJ, and Cavalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It has 5 academies and 12 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(71)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Columbia — 5.0★ across 71 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 2Cavalo BJJ91EliteGoogle5.0(62)4 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 4 a week.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 3Cavalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu91EliteGoogle5.0(62)4 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 62 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Columbia academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 4Black Diamond Jiu Jitsu Club85ExcellentGoogle5.0(23)Solid confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 23 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Columbia academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Columbia gym (5.0★).
- 5Mid Missouri Judo73GreatGoogle5.0(8)2 open mats/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #5: 5.0★ from 8 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Columbia academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 71 |
| Cavalo BJJ | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 62 |
| Cavalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 62 |
| Black Diamond Jiu Jitsu Club | — | 85Excellent | 5.0 | 23 |
| Mid Missouri Judo | — | 73Great | 5.0 | 8 |
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Columbia
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Train This Weekend in Columbia
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu — All Belt Level Jiu- Jitsu · 6:00 AM
- Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu — All Belt Level Jiu- Jitsu · 10:30 AM
- Cavalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Women's Only Gi · 5:45 PM
- Cavalo BJJ — Women's Only Gi · 5:45 PM
- Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu — No Gi · 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Cavalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Cavalo BJJ — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu — No Gi · 9:00 AM
- Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu — Fundamentals · 10:30 AM
📅 Sunday
- Cavalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Cavalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Members Only Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Cavalo BJJ — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Cavalo BJJ — Members Only Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Columbia?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Columbia, Missouri. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Columbia?
- Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu has the highest rating in Columbia at 5.0★ across 71 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Columbia?
- There are 12 weekly open mats across 4 gyms in Columbia. 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 June 2026.