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Russellville Martial Arts America
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Russellville, Arkansas
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 (ages 4–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule russellvillemaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (479) 967-5425
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are clearly skilled with young children, creating a class environment that is both structured and fun.”
“Little Dragons is for the toddlers and it teaches them self defense but also situational awareness when it comes to safety.”
Other martial arts here
“I decided to join him and joined kickboxing I usually can’t do group settings but miss Lacey makes working out fun!”
What members say
“They provide excellent instruction with patience and kindness.”
“Me and my Family Highly recommend RMAA in Russellville Arkansas with Coach John Hubbard.”
“All of the staff have been incredible with my son, especially his teacher Mr. Carlos. He loves going to taekwondo every week and his confidence and skills are definitely improving!”
“The kids learn self control and discipline, and the goal of taekwondo, which is to build a more peaceful world.”
From the reviews
A true family gym where grandparents work out alongside their grandkids. I love how inclusive the classes are. There’s something for everyone. The kids learn self control and discipline, and the goal of taekwondo, which is to build a more peaceful world.
We love this center! I have 3 children enrolled in taekwondo and they have shown improvement in every area I had hoped to improve. The staff are kind and knowledgeable. They listen and foster a productive learning environment. The class is of all ages and they take their time teaching.
My daughter has thrived with confidence since joining taekwondo. The instructors are top notch and so patient with the kids. But it’s so much more than just learning taekwondo. They also teach our kids respect, self control and all the things we need to regain in our communities.
Me and my Family Highly recommend RMAA in Russellville Arkansas with Coach John Hubbard. In my opinion, RMAA is the best martial arts gym in Pope County that offers Taekwondo and Brazilian Jujitsu. RMAA is truly a wonderful place and offers exceptional training for both kids and adults. Congratulations Son!
New to BJJ? Start at Russellville Martial Arts America
Russellville Martial Arts America 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 Russellville Martial Arts America
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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