Classes ($140 to $200 Depending on the Type of Class and Contract) Right off the bat, your first expense will be for class fees or tuition. Across BJJ schools, the tuition fees will differ. The type of class can account for the wide variation in fees even within the same school.

Training two to three times per week strikes a balance between practice and recovery. It allows beginners to gradually build up their physical conditioning and BJJ techniques without overtaxing the body.

In contrast, the Renzo Gracie academy in NYC — arguably the most prestigious and most expensive in the city — charges (last time I checked) $260 a month (that's for unlimited training, I believe there are less pricy options if you're interested in two classes a week or three classes a week.)

Challenges and Realities of Making Money in BJJ Generally, BJJ fighters make between $4,000 and $40,000 annually, while only top-tier competitors attain higher incomes. This martial art generates less revenue compared to other combat sports like boxing and MMA.