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Rio Pro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.7 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fairview Park, Ohio

BJJ gym Kids & teens No-gi

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
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  • Website & schedule rioprobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 216-765-4444

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Rio Pro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“This is the place for your kids!”

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🩳 No-Gi

“I dropped in to the Beechwood location for a no gi class.”

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🥋 Gi

“I dropped in to the Beechwood location for a no gi class.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Amazing instructors willing to help beginners or those more advanced.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Everyone is very welcoming and willing to take extra time to answer questions.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“There’s a great atmosphere and everyone is friendly and encouraging no matter where you start at!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“His instruction was easy to understand and the techniques he taught were great.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“They understand she doesn't quite have the focus but they work with her and she's already learned so much.”

From the reviews

This is the place for your kids!! We went thru 3 different Cobra Kai douchbag run Jiu Jitsu places before we finally found Rio Pro! Eric the manager is the best! He was teaching the kids classes when we were there. He is warm, friendly, and understanding.

★★★★★ — Nikki, Sep 2023

Rio Pro is amazing! There’s a great atmosphere and everyone is friendly and encouraging no matter where you start at! It seemed daunting to start BJJ knowing almost nothing and not having any sort of martial arts background but the instructors and students are so awesome it felt natural to be there.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Jul 2021

I dropped in to the Beechwood location for a no gi class. The black belt instructor, Ante, was very polite and welcoming. His instruction was easy to understand and the techniques he taught were great. All the members were friendly and fun to roll with. Great vibe. I'll definitely go back.

★★★★★ — Robert, Apr 2022

High quality instruction and facilities. Tight and disciplined group. Really enjoyed my visit here while my gym was closed. I feel like they're almost too successful though. Class size was pretty big compared to the mat area. Had to constantly be aware of others rolling nearby.

★★★★★ — Chris, Dec 2022

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Your first BJJ class at Rio Pro 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Rio Pro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

21649 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH44126

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