5 Best BJJ Gyms in El Paso (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
El Paso BJJ Snapshot
Why El Paso for BJJ
El Paso is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso, and Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy. It has 5 academies and 11 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(195)$20 drop-in1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in El Paso — 5.0★ across 195 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 2Google5.0(113)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in El Paso — 113 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and travelers dropping in.
- 3Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy92EliteGoogle5.0(81)3 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 4AOA BJJ Academy90EliteGoogle5.0(57)4 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #4: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 4 a week.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 5El Paso Jiu Jitsu & Panoply87ExcellentGoogle5.0(33)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #5: 5.0★ from 33 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed El Paso academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso | — | 96Elite | 5.0 | 195 | $20 |
| 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 113 | — |
| Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 81 | — |
| AOA BJJ Academy | — | 90Elite | 5.0 | 57 | — |
| El Paso Jiu Jitsu & Panoply | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 33 | — |
Which El Paso Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in El Paso
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Train This Weekend in El Paso
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso — No Gi · 8:15 AM
- Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy — Adult Fighter MMA Class · 8:30 AM
- AOA BJJ Academy — Group Fitness · 9:00 AM
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso — Mma · 9:30 AM
- Bushido MMA and BJJ Academy — Adult BJJ (No-Gi – Machado Method) · 8:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso — Kids Body Awareness (3-6) · 9:00 AM
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso — No Gi · 10:00 AM
- AOA BJJ Academy — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- El Paso Jiu Jitsu & Panoply — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso — Women's only No Gi (Must RSVP) · 11:30 AM
📅 Sunday
- El Paso Jiu Jitsu & Panoply — Open Mat · 9:30 AM
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu El Paso — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in El Paso?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in El Paso, Texas. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in El Paso?
- Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso has the highest rating in El Paso at 5.0★ across 195 Google reviews.
- What's the cheapest drop-in in El Paso?
- Among the top gyms, Black Sheep BJJ/Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu El Paso has the lowest published drop-in at $20. Prices in the area vary; many gyms offer a free first class.
- Where are the best open mats in El Paso?
- There are 11 weekly open mats across 5 gyms in El Paso. 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.