This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.
Bristol 2
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Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
655 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809-5131
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Ultimate Defense Bristol
2 Peter Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2620
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EP Martial Arts
345 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2609
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PlayGround Jiu Jitsu
3350 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02915-5223
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Cerio Ambrosia Martial Arts
7610 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-3900
Thu 11:00 am-8:00 pm
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Turbo Kickboxing Academy
1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-4163
Warwick 2
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Braman Jiu Jitsu
24 Quaker Ln, Warwick, RI 02886
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
2200 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889-3107
Exeter 1
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Elevate Dojo
560 S County Trail Building C, Exeter, RI 02822
Jamestown 1
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Ocean State BJJ
16 Douglas St, Jamestown, RI 02835
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Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
999 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842-6384
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Ricardo Cavalcanti BJJ Rhode Island
1910 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911-1752
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Tri-Force MMA
181 Conant St, Pawtucket, RI 02860-1850
urs 10:30 AM-8:00 PM
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Providence BJJ - PVD BJJ
4 Aurora St, Providence, RI 02908-5403
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Pride Martial Arts and Fitness
1958 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879-1613
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START BJJ Academy of Rhode Island
1958 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-1613
Westerly 1
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Kiefer's Martial Arts
114 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891-2459
Also in Rhode Island
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools62
- Kids Martial Arts Classes56
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools38
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes16
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies16
- MMA Gyms15
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools15
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes15
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops13
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults11
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies8
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults6
Good to know
How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?
Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.
What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?
Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.
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 17 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 17 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.