5 Best BJJ Gyms in Jacksonville (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated August 2026
Jacksonville BJJ Snapshot
Why Jacksonville for BJJ
Jacksonville is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu, Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu, and Blackheart Jiu Jitsu. It has 5 academies and 6 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
- 1Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu91EliteGoogle5.0(65)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Jacksonville — 5.0★ across 65 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and kids & families.
- 2Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu88ExcellentGoogle5.0(37)4 open mats/wkSolid 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.
- 3Blackheart Jiu Jitsu83ExcellentGoogle5.0(20)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 20 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Jacksonville academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 4Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu83ExcellentGoogle5.0(20)Solid confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 20 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Jacksonville academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and kids & families.
- 5Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville,NC81ExcellentGoogle5.0(16)1 open mat/wk🥇 Active CompetitorsSolid confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 16 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Jacksonville academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 65 |
| Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 37 |
| Blackheart Jiu Jitsu | — | 83Excellent | 5.0 | 20 |
| Grappling Disciples Jiu Jitsu | — | 83Excellent | 5.0 | 20 |
| Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville,NC | — | 81Excellent | 5.0 | 16 |
Which Jacksonville Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Jacksonville
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Your plan: 3 sessions across 2 gyms in Jacksonville.
Train This Weekend in Jacksonville
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu — Tiny Titans · 5:00 PM
- Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu — Adult Open Mat · 5:45 PM
- Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu — Little Warriors · 5:45 PM
- Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu — Fundamentals · 6:00 PM
- Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Black Tie Jiu Jitsu Jacksonville,NC — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Blackheart Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu — Fundamentals · 10:00 AM
- Labyrinth Jiu Jitsu — Adult Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu — Little Krakens · 4:30 PM
- Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu — Adult Gi · 6:00 PM
- Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu — Adult No-Gi · 7:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Jacksonville?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Jacksonville?
- Twisted Kraken Jiu Jitsu has the highest rating in Jacksonville at 5.0★ across 65 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Jacksonville?
- There are 6 weekly open mats across 3 gyms in Jacksonville. 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.