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Best BJJ Gyms in Riverside, CA (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Riverside has 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 239 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Gracie Barra Riverside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts

    60reviews

    With 60 student reviews — the most of any gym in Riverside— it tops this year's list. Located at 2050 E La Cadena Dr Unit G. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Carlson Gracie Riverside

    32reviews

    32 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 7889 Mission Grove Pkwy S #B. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside

    31reviews

    31 students have reviewed this academy. Located at Behind Star Dental, 6065 Magnolia Ave. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Riverside Submission

    21reviews

    21 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 10000 Indiana Ave suite 5. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Kulture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    16reviews

    16 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3812 Pierce St L. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside

    15reviews

    15 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1735 Spruce St STE B. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside

    15reviews

    15 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 22300 Van Buren Boulevard suite 104. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. EDJ School of Jiu-Jitsu Riverside

    13reviews

    13 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 9563 Magnolia Ave. Classes run 4 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Flow Academy Brazilian Jiujitsu Riverside

    11reviews

    11 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3490 Madison St. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    10reviews

    10 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6250 Brockton Ave. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 12 gyms in Riverside or read what to expect in your first class.