10 Best BJJ Gyms in Dallas (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Dallas BJJ Snapshot
Why Dallas for BJJ
Dallas is one of Texas's deepest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scenes, anchored by Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy, and Marcelo Garcia Jiu. It has 13 academies and 40 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
- 1Oak CliffGoogle5.0(552)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Dallas — 5.0★ across 552 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 2Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy95ElitePreston HollowGoogle5.0(161)15 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Dallas — 161 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and travelers dropping in.
- 3Marcelo Garcia Jiu95EliteLower GreenvilleGoogle5.0(154)18 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 18 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 4Vickery MeadowGoogle5.0(154)High confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 154 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Dallas academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Dallas gym (5.0★).
- 5Lake HighlandsGoogle5.0(104)High confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 104 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Dallas academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Dallas gym (5.0★).
- 6Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu93EliteLake HighlandsGoogle5.0(103)High confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 103 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Dallas academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Dallas gym (5.0★).
- 7Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas92EliteNorthwest DallasGoogle5.0(81)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #7: A Alliance academy — 5.0★ across 81 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 8Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym92EliteLakewoodGoogle5.0(81)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 81 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Dallas academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 9Perennial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu86ExcellentWest DallasGoogle5.0(26)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #9: 5.0★ from 26 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Dallas academy.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 10144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness85ExcellentDesign DistrictGoogle5.0(24)Solid confidence
Why #10: 5.0★ from 24 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Dallas academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Dallas gym (5.0★).
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Oak Cliff | 99Elite | 5.0 | 552 |
| Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy | Preston Hollow | 95Elite | 5.0 | 161 |
| Marcelo Garcia Jiu | Lower Greenville | 95Elite | 5.0 | 154 |
| New Concept Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Vickery Meadow | 95Elite | 5.0 | 154 |
| Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands | Lake Highlands | 93Elite | 5.0 | 104 |
| Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu | Lake Highlands | 93Elite | 5.0 | 103 |
| Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas | Northwest Dallas | 92Elite | 5.0 | 81 |
| Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym | Lakewood | 92Elite | 5.0 | 81 |
| Perennial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | West Dallas | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 26 |
| 144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness | Design District | 85Excellent | 5.0 | 24 |
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Dallas
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Train This Weekend in Dallas
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Marcelo Garcia Jiu — Open Mat · 6:00 AM
- Marcelo Garcia Jiu — Open Mat (Members Only) · 6:00 AM
- Marcelo Garcia Jiu — Open Mat · 11:30 AM
- Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 1:00 PM
- Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat (G1 Members Only) · 1:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Alliance Jiu Jitsu Dallas — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Perennial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym — Open Mat · 11:15 AM
- Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
📅 Sunday
- Marcelo Garcia Jiu — Open Mat · 6:00 AM
- Marcelo Garcia Jiu — Open Mat (Members Only) · 6:00 AM
- Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle, Gym — Fundamentals No Gi · 6:00 AM
- Marcelo Garcia Jiu — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Marcelo Garcia Jiu — Open Mat (Members Only) · 12:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Dallas?
- Let's Roll lists 13 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Dallas, Texas. The top 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Dallas?
- Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has the highest rating in Dallas at 5.0★ across 552 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Dallas?
- There are 40 weekly open mats across 7 gyms in Dallas. 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 July 2026.