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CAVASSANI BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Richmond, California
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cavassanibjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-691-2212
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son is learning life skills and has built his confidence since starting jiu jitsu.”
“The head coach, Kaue, is an experienced competitor, and you can really see that reflected in the level of technique and structure in the classes.”
Other martial arts here
“My experience training under Kaue for jiu jitsu and Matheus for Muay Thai has been nothing short of amazing.”
What members say
“We had a great experience at checkmat Cavassani, the teachers are very experienced and the environment is very welcoming”
“The training environment is very welcoming, supportive, and focused, which makes it a great place to learn and stay motivated.”
“The head coach, Kaue, is an experienced competitor, and you can really see that reflected in the level of technique and structure in the classes.”
“Of all the fight gyms I've been to, Checkmat was without a doubt the best experience I've ever had, I recommend it 100%!”
“The training environment is very welcoming, supportive, and focused, which makes it a great place to learn and stay motivated.”
From the reviews
Kaue is very disciplined teacher and will always help you to improve with everything. The gym is clean, comfortable, everything looks fresh new, and everyone there is super welcoming and friendly. I've been talking muay thai classes with teacher Matheus and was the best choice of sport in my life!
By far the best BJJ gym in the bay area. Kaue is a great instructor and creates a fun and friendly atmosphere for everyone to learn and enjoy their time. I would 100% recommend to anyone and everyone thinking about trying BJJ to come here.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can't recommend Checkmate Academy enough! My experience training under Kaue for jiu jitsu and Matheus for Muay Thai has been nothing short of amazing. Kaue's deep knowledge of jiu jitsu techniques and his ability to adapt to each student's level make every class both challenging and rewarding.
the best jiu-jitsu academy for children. Kaue is a great teacher. Now Checkmat has Muay Thai, I'm taking and loving classes with Professor Matheus.
New to BJJ? Start at CAVASSANI BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU
CAVASSANI BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at CAVASSANI BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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