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Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in Rhode Island

8 of the 159 martial arts schools we track in Rhode Island have dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.

8schools
6cities
159schools statewide

This directory section lists academies offering focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction in ground fighting, joint locks, and chokeholds. These locations emphasize pure grappling, featuring both traditional Gi and modern No-Gi classes without requiring striking practice. Before attending your first session, verify whether the school provides loaner gis or allows standard rash guards for trial classes.

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

Exeter 1

  1. Elevate Dojo

    560 S County Trail Building C, Exeter, RI 02822

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

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
Gear requirement: Most BJJ academies require a specific uniform (Gi) after trial periods, which costs between $90 and $180.

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Good to know

How much do monthly memberships cost at dedicated BJJ schools?

Unlimited monthly training typically costs between $120 and $230 per month depending on the region and head instructor rank. Single drop-in fees usually range from $20 to $35 per class.

What is the primary difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?

Gi training requires a heavy cotton kimono and belt where gripping fabric is central to submissions and throws. No-Gi uses rash guards and board shorts, relying on body hooks and friction, which creates a faster-paced grappling environment.

How long does it take to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Earning a BJJ black belt requires an average of 8 to 12 years of regular training 3 to 4 days per week. Students progress through white, blue, purple, and brown belt ranks based on skill, sparring performance, and time on the mat.

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 8 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 8 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.