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BJJ Gyms in Rhode Island
27 BJJ gyms across 17 cities in Rhode Island — including 12 with a free trial, 16 beginner-friendly, and 19 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Rhode Island now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Rhode Island
Featured BJJ gyms in Rhode Island
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Rhode Island ranking →
Bochner's Studio: Women's Fitness And Family Self-Defense (Jiu-Jitsu)
5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Cortes BJJ & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Providence BJJ - Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Rhode Island
- Best BJJ gyms in Rhode Island — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 16 beginner-friendly gyms in Rhode Island, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 19 gyms in Rhode Island with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 12 gyms in Rhode Island offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 6 gyms in Rhode Island with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
BJJ programs in Rhode Island
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Rhode Island
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Rhode Island gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Rhode Island: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Rhode Island?
- Our directory lists 27 BJJ gyms across 17 cities in Rhode Island. The cities with the most are Warwick (4), Bristol (2), Coventry (2).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Rhode Island?
- Most Rhode Island gyms don't post prices online. Across BJJ gyms in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$120 (median around $70). BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Rhode Island?
- Yes — 12 gyms in Rhode Island advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Rhode Island?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 16 Rhode Island gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 19 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.