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Checkmat, associated with the Leo Vieira lineage, is a competition-strong international team with academies around the world, known for high-level grappling and a global network of affiliates. As with any affiliation, each academy runs its own programs and schedule — check the location near you for classes and pricing. This directory tracks 39 Checkmat locations across 13 states, averaging ★ 4.9 on Google — every one ranked below by its Google rating (review count breaks ties), so if two are drivable, you'll know which one members actually prefer.

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All 39 Checkmat locations, ranked by rating

  1. Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Santa Clarita, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 230 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  2. Gulf Breeze Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Checkmat) — Gulf Breeze, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
  3. Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School — Anaheim, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
  4. Checkmat Daphne — Daphne, AL
    5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  5. Checkmat Brentwood Jiu-Jitsu — Brentwood, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  6. CHECKMAT Jiu-Jitsu By Mayko & Karen — Phoenix, AZ
    5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  7. V1SION Jiu Jitsu (Checkmat) — Ladera Ranch, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  8. Checkmat BJJ Murrieta — Murrieta, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  9. Checkmat Portland (transitioning to True OG Academy) — Troutdale, OR
    5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews Free trial Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  10. Checkmat Clearwater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Adult and Kids Martial Arts — Clearwater, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  11. Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Knoxville, TN
    5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  12. Checkmat S Mpls Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Minneapolis, MN
    5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Beginners welcome Private lessons Affiliated
  13. Checkmat South Texas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Pharr, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
  14. Checkmat BJJ — Cypress, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  15. Checkmat Exeter Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids & Adults — Exeter, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
  16. Checkmat Lake Zurich Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Lake Zurich, IL
    5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  17. Checkmat Perris - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Perris, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  18. Randori Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Moreno Valley — Moreno Valley, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  19. Academy Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing | Checkmat Yorba Linda — Yorba Linda, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  20. Checkmat Murrieta Exclusive - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Murrieta, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  21. Checkmat Northridge Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Northridge, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  22. CHECKMAT RGV JIU-JITSU — Palmview, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  23. Gulf Shores Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Checkmat) — Gulf Shores, AL
    5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
  24. CHECKMAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU - JROOTS KELLER ACADEMY — Keller, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  25. Cor Fitness MMA - King Star MMA - Checkmat North Carolina — Mint Hill, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
  26. Onyx Jiu-Jitsu CheckMat — Safford, AZ
    5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  27. Checkmat Woodland Hills BJJ — Woodland Hills, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  28. Checkmat Upland Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Upland, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
  29. Checkmat Headquarters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Signal Hill, CA
    4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated
  30. CHECKMAT Folsom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Folsom, CA
    4.9 ★★★★★ 68 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  31. Checkmat Charleston Brazilian jiu-jitsu- kickboxing-boxing & Self-Defense — Mt Pleasant, SC
    4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  32. Checkmat Lynchburg Jiu Jitsu — Lynchburg, VA
    4.8 ★★★★★ 106 reviews Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated
  33. Checkmat Corona BJJ — Corona, CA
    4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  34. T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma — Tacoma, WA
    4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  35. EL MONTE JIU-JITSU (CHECKMAT) — El Monte, CA
    4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Private lessons Affiliated
  36. Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing HQ | Checkmat Downey — Downey, CA
    4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  37. Checkmat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Myrtle Beach — Myrtle Beach, SC
    4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated
  38. Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside — Riverside, CA
    4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Kids & teens Affiliated
  39. Checkmat OC Airport - Pati Fontes BJJ — Costa Mesa, CA
    Not enough Google reviews yet Affiliated

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