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Rice Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Redding, 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
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 ricebrosacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (530) 209-2244
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Saturday | 12–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“What I have gained is a community of best friends, an environment for my child to grownup in, and a set of life saving skills.”
“I first joined in 2023 and attended the women's classes only.”
“I've since expanded into the mixed classes and no-gi classes a little bit, but the women's will always be my favourite.”
“I've since expanded into the mixed classes and no-gi classes a little bit, but the women's will always be my favourite.”
“I took group lessons at 6:00 am and some private lessons.”
“I started jiu jitsu as a postpartum mother wanting to learn self defense for me and my baby.”
“I remember the first time walking into the academy after training 10 years, it was like just starting to fall in to Jiu-Jitsu again.”
What members say
“If you’re looking for a women’s jiu jitsu class where you’ll learn solid technique, build confidence, and train alongside amazing instructors who truly care—this is it.”
“I remember the first time walking into the academy after training 10 years, it was like just starting to fall in to Jiu-Jitsu again.”
“From the moment you walk in, Ginn, Raiden, and Hope create an environment that is empowering, welcoming, and incredibly supportive.”
“They break techniques down in a way that actually makes sense, encourage questions, and make sure everyone feels confident trying new things.”
“Our kids have thrived exponentially!”
“Even won a competition in stockton!”
From the reviews
Great environment. Was impressed with how organized classes were, especially with so many kids attending. Very professional and super patient teaching the kids. My son has started progressing very rapidly once he started attending classes here
Great Jiu Jitsu school . It's been almost a year that my daughter nessa has been training here and she absolutely loves it. Her instructors are Matthew and Fisher and they are beyond great. I'd definitely recommend this school for your kids!
Professional. World Champs rome these mats. Friendly. The kids classes are awesome. The students are all stellar .. friendly. The quality of the training experience in any academy comes from the top. Tanner, Matt and Sam Rice...worth spending a few sessions with them before you make a decision.
Here is our yearly review for this amazing place! Not only do our 3 kids go my husband and I started training 6 months ago. Rice Brothers is the one place where everyone from all backgrounds can get together to silence the outside noise. Our kids have thrived exponentially!
New to BJJ? Start at Rice Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rice Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Rice Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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