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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies in Rhode Island

16 of the 159 martial arts schools we track in Rhode Island have bjj instruction available. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.

16schools
13cities
159schools statewide

This directory features martial arts academies offering dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for adult beginners, youth, and advanced competitors. Academies in this section provide ground-grappling curriculum, covering positional control, joint locks, and chokes in both traditional Gi and No-Gi formats. Before calling, confirm whether the school requires proprietary academy uniforms or allows neutral white/blue/black gis.

Bristol 2

  1. Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    655 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809-5131

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Bristol

  2. Ultimate Defense Bristol

    2 Peter Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2620

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Bristol

East Providence 2

  1. EP Martial Arts

    345 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2609

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All East Providence

  2. PlayGround Jiu Jitsu

    3350 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02915-5223

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All East Providence

Warwick 2

  1. Braman Jiu Jitsu

    24 Quaker Ln, Warwick, RI 02886

    BJJ / grappling
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  2. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick

    2200 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889-3107

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Warwick

Exeter 1

  1. Elevate Dojo

    560 S County Trail Building C, Exeter, RI 02822

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Exeter

Jamestown 1

  1. Ocean State BJJ

    16 Douglas St, Jamestown, RI 02835

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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Lincoln 1

  1. TDT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu RI

    17 Lower Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865-1825

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Lincoln

Middletown 1

  1. Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    999 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842-6384

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Middletown

North Providence 1

  1. Ricardo Cavalcanti BJJ Rhode Island

    1910 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911-1752

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All North Providence

Pawtucket 1

  1. Tri-Force MMA

    181 Conant St, Pawtucket, RI 02860-1850

    urs 10:30 AM-8:00 PM

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Pawtucket

Providence 1

  1. Providence BJJ - PVD BJJ

    4 Aurora St, Providence, RI 02908-5403

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Providence

South Kingstown 1

  1. Pride Martial Arts and Fitness

    1958 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879-1613

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All South Kingstown

Wakefield 1

  1. START BJJ Academy of Rhode Island

    1958 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-1613

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Wakefield

Westerly 1

  1. Kiefer's Martial Arts

    114 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891-2459

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Westerly
Verify uniform rules before buying gear: Many academies require students to purchase school-branded gis ($120–$180) and rash guards rather than third-party equipment.

Also in Rhode Island

Good to know

How much do monthly BJJ classes cost on average?

Unlimited BJJ memberships in the US typically range from $130 to $220 per month under 6-month or 12-month contracts. Drop-in single class fees range from $20 to $35, while initial registration packages with a uniform cost around $150 to $250.

What gear do I need for my first BJJ class?

For a trial class, standard athletic shorts without zippers and a fitted t-shirt or rash guard are sufficient. Once enrolled, Gi classes require a BJJ-specific cotton kimono and belt ($80–$160), while No-Gi classes require a ranked or plain rash guard and board shorts.

How often should a beginner train BJJ each week?

Attending 2 to 3 fundamental classes per week allows steady skill development while granting adequate recovery time for joints and muscles. Most adult practitioners adapt to regular sparring conditioning within 4 to 6 weeks of consistent attendance.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Rhode Island can browse 16 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Rhode Island should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 16 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.