You can't think about cost if you dont also think about value. Would I pay $165 bucks a month for martial arts lessons? I don't know. Would I pay $165 for my life to be enriched? Definitely. Jiu Jitsu has increased my confidence, decreased my body weight, and increased the length of my life. My buddies that I have met doing Jiu Jitsu are my friends for life. My wife is friends with their wives and gf's. What would you pay for a life style?
Another way to think about the cost is the recategorization of your budget. True, I might pay $165 per month for Jiu Jitsu, but I go constantly. How many times have you thought about going to "happy hour"? But, you headed to Jiu Jitsu. If that happens 4 times a month you have saved yourself money.
Don't get caught up with cost if you havent evaluated value.

I pay when i can only make 1 day a week $30 a month and for unlimited i pay $75 a month. We are a pedro Sauer affiliate. kbjj.com

thx guys I'll try'em

Im on the east coast and only pay 95 a month for BJJ, judo, karate, and MMA classes........I get so much out of the classes I'd pay 95 a class!

It's worth it, especially if your gonna be training under a Gracie.

even after i get my gear, i'll still be stuck with $165 per month. which come to be $1,980 per year!