5 Best BJJ Gyms in Milwaukee (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated June 2026
Milwaukee BJJ Snapshot
Why Milwaukee for BJJ
Milwaukee is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA, Pura Vida BJJ & MMA, and White Lotus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 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
- 1Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA96EliteGoogle5.0(206)High confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Milwaukee — 5.0★ across 206 reviews.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 2Pura Vida BJJ & MMA92EliteGoogle5.0(83)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: 5.0★ from 83 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Milwaukee academy.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 3Google5.0(62)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 62 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Milwaukee academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 4Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts89ExcellentGoogle5.0(46)$20 drop-in1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #4: Lowest drop-in among the top 10 at $20.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 5Free Form Jiu Jitsu88ExcellentGoogle5.0(38)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #5: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 2 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews | Drop-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA | — | 96Elite | 5.0 | 206 | — |
| Pura Vida BJJ & MMA | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 83 | — |
| White Lotus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 62 | — |
| Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts | — | 89Excellent | 5.0 | 46 | $20 |
| Free Form Jiu Jitsu | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 38 | — |
Which Milwaukee Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Milwaukee
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- FriDirections6:00 PMWanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMABrazilian Jiu Jitsu (Advanced)Drop-in — call ahead+8 more options that day
Your plan: 3 sessions across 3 gyms in Milwaukee.
Train This Weekend in Milwaukee
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Free Form Jiu Jitsu — Sunrise Jiu Jitsu · 6:00 AM
- Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA — Kickboxing · 11:00 AM
- Free Form Jiu Jitsu — Express Jiu Jitsu · 12:00 PM
- Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Adults) · 12:00 PM
- Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Advanced) · 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Free Form Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA — Kickboxing · 10:00 AM
- Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA — Gi & No-Gi Grappling / Open Training · 11:00 AM
- Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA — Sparring (Kickboxing / MMA) · 12:00 PM
📅 Sunday
- White Lotus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Pura Vida BJJ & MMA — Beginner Bjj (No-gi) · 12:00 PM
- Pura Vida BJJ & MMA — Advanced Striking · 5:30 PM
- Pura Vida BJJ & MMA — Advanced Bjj (No-gi) · 6:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Milwaukee?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Milwaukee?
- Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA has the highest rating in Milwaukee at 5.0★ across 206 Google reviews.
- What's the cheapest drop-in in Milwaukee?
- Among the top gyms, Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts 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 Milwaukee?
- There are 5 weekly open mats across 4 gyms in Milwaukee. 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.