Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Riverside, CA

13 of the 41 martial arts schools we list in Riverside have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list.

10th Planet Downtown Riverside BJJ / grappling

6250 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-2235

+19517077755 Directions

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3700 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92503-0316

+19513538033 Website Directions

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Corona Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

12391 Sampson St, Riverside, CA 92503

+19518803870 Website Directions

Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside BJJ / grappling

1735 Spruce St, Riverside, CA 92507-2337

+19092555629 Website Directions

Allen Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10600 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-1819

+19513540244 Website Directions

Carlson Gracie Riverside BJJ / grappling

7889 Mission Grove Pkwy S, Riverside, CA 92508-5039

+19512150734 Directions

EDJ School of Jiu-Jitsu Riverside Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

9563 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503

+19513068508 Website Directions

Filipino Martial Arts School Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3485 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501

+18043727462 Website Directions

Flow Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

3490 Madison St, Riverside, CA 92504-3717

+19513373781 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Riverside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts BJJ / grappling

2050 E La Cadena Dr, Riverside, CA 92507-2331

+19515588517 Website Directions

Kulture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

3812 Pierce St, Riverside, CA 92503-4934

+15624195912 Directions

Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3457 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-3218

+19517425733 Website Directions

Original Grappler Training Center BJJ / grappling

3685 Sunnyside Dr, Riverside, CA 92506-2415

🕒 Monday – Wednesday: 3:30 PM

+19513298190 Website Directions

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know

How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.

Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.