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Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Riverside, California
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
- Website & schedule riversidemmafit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 707-7755
The classes they run
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inclusive, catering to people of all levels - from beginners to advanced fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend Riverside MMA to anyone interested in training to be the best versions of themselves!”
What members say
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inclusive, catering to people of all levels - from beginners to advanced fighters.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inclusive, catering to people of all levels - from beginners to advanced fighters.”
From the reviews
I absolutely love this MMA gym! The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and inclusive, catering to people of all levels - from beginners to advanced fighters. The instructors are not only highly experienced but also supportive, which makes the training sessions both challenging and enjoyable.
I just started looking for a gym to learn Muy Thai. I met Matt Curl yesterday on a whim when I stopped by after hours to get an idea of the gyms location. There was only one truck in the parking lot on a late Saturday afternoon. It was Matt and his two young boys. Matt was doing some clean up work inside the gym.
New to BJJ? Start at Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Riverside MMA Brazilian 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 Riverside MMA 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.
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