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Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Johnston, Rhode Island
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rsjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 401-487-4467
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–7:50 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been with Rising Sun for just about 3 years and it has helped with his focus and has his confidence so high when he was always unsure and doubting himself.”
“Their belts and medals are proudly hung up on their wall.”
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What members say
“When I finally visited Rising Sun i was greeted by the owner (sensi Dean), he was very friendly, down to earth and extremely patent with my shy children.”
“my daughter is 10 years old and loves this school!”
“The atmosphere at this school is very family friendly, and their prices much more affordable than most.”
“My son has been with Rising Sun for just about 3 years and it has helped with his focus and has his confidence so high when he was always unsure and doubting himself.”
From the reviews
Fantastic experience. Highly recommend. My boys learned to defend themselves if the situation ever arises. Dean raises kids self-esteem through his teachings. My kids were there for about three years. One is graduating high school. Their belts and medals are proudly hung up on their wall.
An excellent martial arts school especially for younger students. The sensei teaches not only martial arts but skills that encourage leadership, self reliance and self confidence both inside and outside of the dojo.
I visited many other martial arts schools to sign up my two daughters (6yo and 9yo). Many were very drill Sargent military oriented and some were just crazy expensive!!
My son has been with Rising Sun for just about 3 years and it has helped with his focus and has his confidence so high when he was always unsure and doubting himself. Sensei Dean is incredible and has the patience of a saint.
New to BJJ? Start at Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu
Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu 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 Rising Sun 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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