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Richardson Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Prattville, Alabama
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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule richardsonjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 210-478-8728
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10–11 am, 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10–11 am, 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you’re in the Prattville area and looking for a high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym for your kids (or yourself!”
“Rob’s wife, Kelsey holds a ladies night on Fridays and she will teach even if there is only one student!”
“I lucked out with a couple private lessons from her and some great instructional rolls!”
“My daughter and I dropped in for an open mat and had a great time.”
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What members say
“I lucked out with a couple private lessons from her and some great instructional rolls!”
“If you're looking for a top-notch gym with a welcoming environment and tough, rewarding training, look no further.”
“As a fellow gym owner a few things immediately stood out : - Gym and bathroom are super clean 🧼 - Students are extremely friendly which means healthy culture and environment.”
“Rob is an observant coach that helps fine-tune even the smallest details of each member’s skill set.”
“He also attends all the competitions which is very important.”
“As a fellow gym owner a few things immediately stood out : - Gym and bathroom are super clean 🧼 - Students are extremely friendly which means healthy culture and environment.”
From the reviews
Started my Jiu Jitsu journey here, and fell in love. The training atmosphere is top notch, and everyone strives to make each other better. I recommend for anyone in the area wanting to learn BJJ at the best school in the river region area! #RJJ4lyfe
Rob and the guys at THB are great! Clean gym, good people, great instruction. Came on Saturday for open mat at 10a-11a. Gym is Gi only (which) I liked. Definitely will be back!! If you’re in Prattville this is THE BJJ gym.
I'm from out-of-state and travel here sometimes, so I reached out to Professor Richardson a few times and asked if I could join his class (as a white and blue belt). He's always been very welcoming and his classes are awesome.
This is arguably the best school I’ve trained at in my 5-ish years practicing Jiu Jitsu. Rob is an observant coach that helps fine-tune even the smallest details of each member’s skill set. He holds people to high standards, but maintains a fun and inclusive atmosphere.
New to BJJ? Start at Richardson Jiu Jitsu
Richardson 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 Richardson 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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