Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Rhode Island
38 of the 159 martial arts schools we track in Rhode Island 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. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.
North Providence 4
Folgo JiuJitsu BJJ / grappling
1759 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904-3900
Ricardo Cavalcanti BJJ Rhode Island Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1910 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911-1752
+14016966890 Website All North Providence martial arts schools
Self Defense Northeast Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
55 Douglas Pike, North Providence, RI 02917
(401) 349-5883 Website All North Providence martial arts schools
Tim Burrill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
862 Charles St Ste C, North Providence, RI 02904
Providence 4
InnerStrengths Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
311 Washington Ave, Providence, RI 02905
Providence BJJ - PVD BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
4 Aurora St, Providence, RI 02908-5403
Team Santos Fighting Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1205 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909-1410
Tim Burrill Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
55 Porter St, Providence, RI 02905-4520
East Providence 3
EP Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
345 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2609
+14014893189 Website All East Providence martial arts schools
Ocean State Studios BJJ BJJ / grappling
89 Valley St, East Providence, RI 02914-4423
PlayGround Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
3350 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02915-5223
+14014000245 Website All East Providence martial arts schools
Warwick 3
Braman Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
24 Quaker Ln, Warwick, RI 02886
Cortes BJJ & Fitness BJJ / grappling
1222 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02888-4149
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
2200 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889-3107
Bristol 2
Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
655 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809-5131
Ultimate Defense Bristol Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
2 Peter Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2620
Coventry 2
Coventry BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
53 Sandy Bottom Rd, Coventry, RI 02816-5863
Yang Ki Yin School of Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1010 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI 02816-6119
Cranston 2
Kensho-Ryu Kenpo Jiujitsu Karate BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
100 East St, Cranston, RI 02920-4421
Premier Martial Arts Cranston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1099 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
Exeter 2
Elevate Dojo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
560 S County Trail Building C, Exeter, RI 02822
Elevate Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
567 South County Trl Ste 207, Exeter, RI 02822
Johnston 2
Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
8 Dyerville Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
Tombo Kai BJJ / grappling
1010 Plainfield St, Johnston, RI 02919-6771
Pawtucket 2
RI Uechi Karate School BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
44 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860-4098
Tri-Force MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
181 Conant St, Pawtucket, RI 02860-1850
🕒 urs 10:30 AM-8:00 PM
Smithfield 2
American Martial Arts Smithfield Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
3 Commerce St, Smithfield, RI 02828-3028
Renzo Gracie RGRI BJJ / grappling
417 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917-2352
Chepachet 1
Village Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
840 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814-1460
Jamestown 1
Lincoln 1
TDT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu RI BJJ / grappling
17 Lower Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865-1825
Middletown 1
Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
999 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842-6384
North Kingstown 1
Cerio Ambrosia Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
7610 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-3900
🕒 Thu 11:00 am-8:00 pm
+14012951220 Website All North Kingstown martial arts schools
Pascoag 1
SANRYUKAI MARTIAL ARTS Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
1 High St, Pascoag, RI 02859
South Kingstown 1
Pride Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1958 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879-1613
+14012843151 Website All South Kingstown martial arts schools
Wakefield 1
START BJJ Academy of Rhode Island Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1958 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-1613
West Warwick 1
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
71 Manchester St, West Warwick, RI 02893-5329
Westerly 1
Kiefer's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
114 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891-2459
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Good to know about brazilian jiu-jitsu schools
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.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.