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RH Studios Bjj
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rhstudiosbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (215) 768-3245
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Studios Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an incredible place for kids to learn how to defend themselves, build confidence, and make lifelong friends.”
“My son has been training here for 4 years and recently placed gold in the summer tournament.”
“Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine advanced skills, RH Studios is a great place to grow and improve your BJJ, confidence, self defense and overall fitness.”
“Whether he’s teaching a child, a middle-aged beginner or an experienced practitioner, his knowledge of the martial art and his genuine care for his students is abundantly apparent.”
Other martial arts here
“Also I do muay thai, Tim is an amazing instructor and I am learning a lot.”
What members say
“Professor Rick is an excellent instructor and has a real capacity for explaining intricate concepts in a digestible simple manor.”
“Whether he’s teaching a child, a middle-aged beginner or an experienced practitioner, his knowledge of the martial art and his genuine care for his students is abundantly apparent.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, making it easy to feel at home, for beginners or more advanced practitioners.”
“The Professor Rick is skilled and knowledgeable and teaches techniques in a easy to digests manner.”
“And the Kids program, you need to check it out!”
“My son has been training here for 4 years and recently placed gold in the summer tournament.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training here for about 3 years now and let me tell you something. This is the best place to train especially if you have kids. Our kids program is the biggest in the state. We teach kids to be the new leaders of their generation and to defend themselves if violence comes across them in school, streets, etc.
My son has been training here for 4 years and recently placed gold in the summer tournament. The growth and development are easily noticeable. If you're looking for a program/teacher/coach then check out RH BJJ and you'll see why it's one of the top program for children in Philly.
I have been at RH Studios for 1 year now and have to say it is a great place with great people, from coaches and students to teammates and friends, making this journey all the better.
This place truly done so much for me. The instructors are fantastic, respectful, supportive, and very professional. The main man Rick deserves more recognition. You will not regret going here, and sending your kids.
New to BJJ? Start at RH Studios Bjj
RH Studios Bjj comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 RH Studios Bjj
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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