Editorial ranking
Top 10 BJJ Gyms
A shortlist of globally notable academies for discovery. Rankings are editorial, not paid placements — visit schools and verify details before you join.
- 1Alliance Jiu-Jitsu São PauloSão Paulo, Brazil · AllianceHistoric Alliance headquarters and one of the most decorated competition environments in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- 2Gracie Barra HeadquartersIrvine, California, United States · Gracie BarraFlagship hub of the Gracie Barra academy network, known for structured curricula and global affiliates.
- 3Atos Jiu-Jitsu HeadquartersSan Diego, California, United States · AtosSan Diego headquarters of Atos, a modern competition powerhouse in gi and no-gi.
- 4Checkmat HeadquartersSignal Hill, California, United States · CheckmatCheckmat’s Southern California headquarters and a frequent presence near the top of IBJJF academy rankings.
- 5Art of Jiu JitsuCosta Mesa, California, United States · AOJAOJ headquarters associated with the Mendes brothers and a deep competition and kids program culture.
- 610th Planet HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States · 10th PlanetEddie Bravo’s no-gi headquarters, known for rubber guard systems and a distinct instructional culture.
- 7New Wave Jiu-JitsuAustin, Texas, United States · New WaveAustin-based team associated with John Danaher and elite modern no-gi competitors.
- 8B-Team Jiu-JitsuAustin, Texas, United States · B-TeamAustin no-gi competition gym closely associated with Craig Jones and a high-level training room.
- 9Kingsway HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States · KingswayAustin academy associated with Gordon Ryan’s Kingsway brand and modern no-gi systems training.
- 10Renzo Gracie AcademyNew York, New York, United States · Renzo GracieManhattan flagship of Renzo Gracie’s network, long associated with elite competitors and MMA crossovers.