BJJ Academies in Bavaria.

Bavaria (Bayern) is Germany's most established BJJ region, anchored by Munich. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Bund Deutschland e.V. (BJJBD), based in Karlsdorf-Neuthard, runs the regional competition series, including the Bavarian Battle Trials.

Munich is the IBJJF hub for Germany. The Munich International Open IBJJF Championship is set for June 20–21, 2026 at TSV Munich-Milbertshofen e.V. (Hans-Denzinger-Strasse 2, 80807 Munich). Hutton Academy describes itself as Munich's first BJJ academy, founded 2002. Munich MMA, established 2007, is run by head coach Benedikt Schotthöfer (BJJ black belt under Sergio "Canudo" Zimmermann). Pound for Pound München runs multiple competition-oriented Munich locations.