27 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Riverside right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 737 ratings). The Top 7 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Top 7 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Riverside (2026)
Checkmat Corona BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Riverside 2026 · JJA Score 95 · 4.8/5 (84 reviews) · $180/mo · 31 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 211 Dupont St unit 101
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Inland Empire — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Riverside 2026 · JJA Score 94 · 4.9/5 (57 reviews) · 33 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1902 Orange Tree Ln Suite 150
Gracie Barra Riverside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Riverside 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 5.0/5 (47 reviews) · 41 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2050 E La Cadena Dr Unit G, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Redlands — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Riverside 2026 · JJA Score 86 · 5.0/5 (51 reviews) · 10 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 821 W Colton Ave
USKO Training - Riverside — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Riverside 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 4.6/5 (140 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 6794 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, USA
One Jiu Jitsu Redlands — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Riverside 2026 · JJA Score 68 · 5.0/5 (50 reviews) · 19 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 310 Alabama St # J
Peerless Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Riverside 2026 · JJA Score 59 · 4.9/5 (51 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · 1451 Rimpau Ave Suite #102
All 27 Riverside BJJ gyms, ranked
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside · 4.8/5 (32 reviews) · $165/mo · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · Behind Star Dental, 6065 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, USA
Carlson Gracie Riverside · 4.4/5 (31 reviews) · $150/mo · 44 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 7889 Mission Grove Pkwy S #B, Riverside, CA 92508, USA
Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside · 4.7/5 (14 reviews) · 23 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1735 Spruce St STE B, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Reverence Grappling Training Center · 5.0/5 (17 reviews) · $175/mo · 9 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2019 River Rd
Victus BJJ · 5.0/5 (6 reviews) · 24 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1640 E Washington St
Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (10 reviews) · 37 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 6250 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, USA
JEYSEN SANTIAGO BJJ HQ · 5.0/5 (10 reviews) · 20 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2049 E Washington St
Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy - Riverside · 5.0/5 (16 reviews) · 13 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 3457 Arlington Ave Unit 108, Riverside, CA 92506, USA
Mission Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (5 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 21860 Van Buren Boulevard
Cobrinha BJJ Corona/ No Borders BJJ · 5.0/5 (9 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2780 Cabot Dr STE 165
Toil Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (5 reviews) · $175/mo · 2 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 9022 Pulsar Ct Suite E
EDJ School of Jiu-Jitsu Riverside · 5.0/5 (12 reviews) · Gi · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 9563 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503, USA
Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside · 5.0/5 (15 reviews) · $135/mo · 9 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 22300 Van Buren Boulevard suite 104, Riverside, CA 92518, USA
Gracie Humaita Redlands · 4.8/5 (17 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 1000 New York St Ste 107
Looking for kids BJJ classes in Riverside? 22 Riverside gyms run a youth jiu-jitsu program, 15 with a little-kids (ages 3-6) track and 19 with a dedicated teens class. Kids memberships average about $153/mo. Most offer a free trial so your child can try a class first.
Across Riverside gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $153 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Riverside?
15 Riverside gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Riverside academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
Women's jiu-jitsu in Riverside, CA
Want women's BJJ classes in Riverside? 7 Riverside gyms offer a women's jiu-jitsu program or women's-focused training. A free trial is the fastest way to find a room that fits.
7 Riverside gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
Beginner jiu-jitsu classes in Riverside, CA
New to jiu-jitsu in Riverside? 21 Riverside gyms offer a free trial class so you can start with zero experience and no gear. No commitment until you've rolled.
21 Riverside gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
No-gi BJJ classes in Riverside, CA
Looking for no-gi jiu-jitsu in Riverside? 16 Riverside gyms run a no-gi or submission-grappling track alongside gi. Most welcome drop-ins on a trial.
16 Riverside gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Jiu-jitsu in Riverside by the numbers
Riverside has 27 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 14 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 737 total ratings across 26 reviewed academies. Membership averages $163/mo and drop-ins about $23 across the 6 gyms that publish pricing. 7 gyms run a public open mat; 20 are members-only. Most reviewed: USKO Training - Riverside (140 Google reviews).
How we rank Riverside gyms — the JJA Score
Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Checkmat Corona BJJ ranks #1 in Riverside for 2026 (4.8 stars across 84 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Riverside?
Across the 6 Riverside gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $163 a month and drop-ins about $23. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Riverside, CA?
27 gyms listed. 14 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Riverside?
Yes. Most Riverside BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Riverside?
Most Riverside BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Riverside?
Yes. Most Riverside BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Riverside?