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Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Richmond
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Richmond, Texas
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riliongracierichmond.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (346) 454-7200
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids go here and Chris is awesome it's close by my house and a newer facility”
“Kris and Amanda are both highly skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners and competitors!”
“The atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly, which makes training enjoyable for all levels.”
What members say
“I have been taught so much over the years from Chris and all the great coaches at Rilion Gracie.”
“The environment is positive, structured, and incredibly welcoming; I can’t wait to see him continue to develop here over the years.”
“From the moment we walked in, Kris and Amanda made us feel like we were joining a family, not just signing up for a gym.”
“Professor Kris is extremely skilled, patient, and professional, and does a great job making sure everyone understands the techniques.”
“Kris and Amanda are both highly skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners and competitors!”
“Kris and Amanda has a great lineage of training with Professor Romulo, who in turn trained directly under Master Rilion Gracie himself.”
From the reviews
I’m beyond excited for RGA’s new Richmond location to open up! Kris and Amanda are both highly skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners and competitors! I’ve had the privilege of watching them compete at IBJJF World Masters along with many other tournaments! Kris is an excellent coach in his delivery and structure of class.
I’m genuinely excited to finally get things started at Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Richmond. For the longest time, I’ve been looking for a legit Jiu Jitsu academy close to home, and it feels great to finally have one right here. No long drives, no settling, just a real place to train. The location alone is a huge win.
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, Kris and Amanda made us feel like we were joining a family, not just signing up for a gym. Their passion, professionalism, and genuine care for every student shines through in everything they do.
Visited Richmond from Dallas to see family and decided to do a drop in class with Professor Kris. The facility is very clean, has a shower, plenty of mat space to train and a really nice waiting area. Got to learn directly from Professor Kris and you can tell he really knows his stuff.
New to BJJ? Start at Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Richmond
Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Richmond 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 Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Richmond
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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