r/bjj

Community Overview

About r/bjj

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. /r/bjj is for discussing BJJ training, techniques, news, competition, asking questions and getting advice. Beginners are welcome. Discussion is encouraged.

The community at a glance

r/bjj is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and MMA Fans with roughly 920K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the MMA topic page and the 10th largest community in the Fitness topic page.

Roughly 58K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bjj, Training, and Competition. Product recommendations often mention instructional, gi, and gym.

On Reddit
920K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +58K members
Growth: +6.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 7K members
  • 2014: 8K members
  • 2015: 9K members
  • 2016: 16K members
  • 2017: 21K members
  • 2018: 33K members
  • 2019: 63K members
  • 2021: 232K members
  • 2023: 381K members
  • 2024: 58K members
  • 2025: 55K members
  • 2026: 28K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 9K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 3K members

Topics

  • Bjj
    102 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bjj
    102
  • Training
    25 posts in the past month
    #2
    Training
    25
  • Competition
    25 posts in the past month
    #3
    Competition
    25
  • Technique
    23 posts in the past month
    #4
    Technique
    23
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    22

Flair

  • Technique
    60 posts in the past month
    1. Thrust Choke
    2. Marcelo Armdrag to Back take Technique - Class 06/03/2026
    3. This leg grab roll move Topuria hit on Gaethje
    #1
    Technique
    Thrust Choke · Marcelo Armdrag to Back take Technique - Class 06/03/2026 · This leg grab roll move Topuria hit on Gaethje
    60
  • General Discussion
    49 posts in the past month
    1. Frontier Airlines passenger with jiu jitsu shirt restrains passenger that diverted due to passenger disturbance.
    2. Tap more. Get better.
    3. 6/3/2026 earned my first stripe
    #2
    General Discussion
    Frontier Airlines passenger with jiu jitsu shirt restrains passenger that diverted due to passenger disturbance. · Tap more. Get better. · 6/3/2026 earned my first stripe
    49
  • Tournament/Competition
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Here's Nicky Rod's opening where some were saying bad form for not slapping hands. Not really clear if Joao was going for a slap bump
    2. Mounted triangle
    3. 200kg Knee on Belly
    #3
    Tournament/Competition
    Here's Nicky Rod's opening where some were saying bad form for not slapping hands. Not really clear if Joao was going for a slap bump · Mounted triangle · 200kg Knee on Belly
    42
  • Professional BJJ News
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Pato retires at IBJJF Worlds 🥲
    2. Gui responds in comments about rumour
    3. UFC BJJ 9 is Tonight
    #4
    Professional BJJ News
    Pato retires at IBJJF Worlds 🥲 · Gui responds in comments about rumour · UFC BJJ 9 is Tonight
    9
  • School Discussion
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I’ve recently seen an uptick in people who have no membership and just surf through Open Mats
    2. Coach didn't come to coach at comp.
    3. Have you ever left a gym because it was too serious?
    #5
    School Discussion
    I’ve recently seen an uptick in people who have no membership and just surf through Open Mats · Coach didn't come to coach at comp. · Have you ever left a gym because it was too serious?
    8

Product recommendations

  • instructional
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Best Gi pressure passing instructional?
    2. What is the best instructional in your opinion
    3. Best Judo instructional?
    #1
    instructional
    Best Gi pressure passing instructional? · What is the best instructional in your opinion · Best Judo instructional?
    33
  • gi
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Which of this options of gi do you recommend ?
    2. Which of this options of gi do you recommend ?
    3. Can anybody recommend ISAMI classic jiu-jitsu gi?
    #2
    gi
    Which of this options of gi do you recommend ? · Which of this options of gi do you recommend ? · Can anybody recommend ISAMI classic jiu-jitsu gi?
    13
  • gym
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best bjj places in Corona, Riverside CA I’m looking for serious competitive bjj and mma training
    2. Best gym in New York?
    3. Best school for hobbyist in Tempe Az
    #3
    gym
    Best bjj places in Corona, Riverside CA I’m looking for serious competitive bjj and mma training · Best gym in New York? · Best school for hobbyist in Tempe Az
    5

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/bjj for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and MMA Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/bjj free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/bjj have?
Roughly 920K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/bjj on?
r/bjj runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/bjj cover?
On the Hive Index, r/bjj is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, MMA Fans.
How do I join r/bjj?
You can join r/bjj by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.