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Rivaldo Junior BJJ Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in San Antonio, Texas
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
- 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 rivabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 210-286-7675
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“I've been training BJJ under Rivaldo Junior for about 5 years and it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made.”
“From Gi to Nogi training is always comfortable pace but also competitive driven for those who want to adventure into tournaments.”
“From Gi to Nogi training is always comfortable pace but also competitive driven for those who want to adventure into tournaments.”
“Rivaldo provides an atmosphere that encourages and promotes the art of BJJ as well as other styles of self defense.”
“I would recommend his academy to anyone…children and adults… from a first timer to someone who has trained for years and is looking for a new academy.”
Other martial arts here
“The Rivaldo JR BJJ Academy is the best BJJ/MMA/Muay Thai academy in all of San Antonio!”
“The Rivaldo JR BJJ Academy is the best BJJ/MMA/Muay Thai academy in all of San Antonio!”
What members say
“Rivaldo is a great instructor who has created an environment that allows his students to learn and develop their skills on the mats.”
“I would recommend his academy to anyone…children and adults… from a first timer to someone who has trained for years and is looking for a new academy.”
“Professor Rivaldo and his family are the most down-to-earth people you will ever meet, along with the people that train at the gym.”
“Genuine high level jiujitsu taught with patience and an eye to technical detail and safety.”
“From Gi to Nogi training is always comfortable pace but also competitive driven for those who want to adventure into tournaments.”
From the reviews
I recently started training at Rivaldo Junior BJJ Academy. My daughter has been training with Rivaldo for about 2.5 yrs now and I finally decided to give it a try myself. Every class is great!
I've been training BJJ under Rivaldo Junior for about 5 years and it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made. Rivaldo is a great instructor who has created an environment that allows his students to learn and develop their skills on the mats.
The members there are welcoming for any level of experience. The professor is amazing at teaching and really cares about his students. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to take those big first steps into the world of Jiu Jitsu, or for those who are looking for a new gym that provides more than just…
My son and I have trained under Professor Rivaldo for 5 years. Starting Bjj has been the best thing for me and my family. Professor Rivaldo and his family are amazing. The atmosphere at the academy is great and you will become family.
New to BJJ? Start at Rivaldo Junior BJJ Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio
Rivaldo Junior BJJ Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio 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 Rivaldo Junior BJJ Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu San Antonio
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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