BJJ Gyms in East Providence, RI

East Providence, RI hosts a diverse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with 12 gyms offering varied training options. Notable facilities include Playground Jiu Jitsu, EP Martial Arts, and Ocean State Studios BJJ, each holding perfect 5.0 ratings from multiple reviews. Other martial arts schools like Celtic Judo Club and San Shou Martial Arts also contribute to the area's grappling landscape.

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Playground Jiu Jitsu

33 reviews

No-Gi

East Providence, RI

Playground Jiu Jitsu is situated at 3350 Pawtucket Ave #E in East Providence, Rhode Island. Established in 2019, the academy provides over 1,800 square feet of mat space equipped with full locker rooms and showers, centering its programming entirely on the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Brothers Paulo and Vinícius Canabarro founded the school and teach daily classes. Both began training in 2009, competed on the IBJJF circuit, and received their black belts in January 2017 under Tim Burrill and Master Carlos Machado, preserving a direct lineage to the roots of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Class groupings include PeeWee for ages 4 to 8, Juniors for ages 9 to 12, and Teens for ages 13 to 17, alongside three adult instructional levels from beginners to advanced students. The academy also hosts a weekly Saturday open mat session open to all participants without membership obligations.

EP Martial Arts

25 reviews

MMA

No-Gi

East Providence, RI

EP Martial Arts delivers multidisciplinary combat sports education and self-defense training at 345 Taunton Avenue in East Providence, Rhode Island. The gym originated in September 2012 under the name Sanshou Fighting and Fitness before transitioning to its current title to serve practitioners and families across the region. The facility was established through the collaborative efforts of Bart Axelrod, a judoka and third-degree Uechi-Ryu karate black belt who began training Sanshou under instructor Tyre Wesley in 2004, alongside Celtic Judo coach Wayne Dickinson. The teaching staff guides students through technical body mechanics, stand-up grappling, and tactical mat exchanges. Instructional pathways encompass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sanda Kickboxing, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Krav Maga, Judo, Jeet Kune Do, Kali weapon arts, mixed martial arts, Catch Wrestling, and Youth Martial Arts programs.

Ocean State Studios BJJ

9 reviews

No-Gi

East Providence, RI

Ocean State Studios BJJ is located at 89 Valley St. in East Providence, RI 02914, situated off exit 1D on Route 195. The studio provides Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction for students in East Providence and nearby areas. The academy was established to share the practice and lifestyle of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The school traces its martial lineage through Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie Sr., Helio Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Carlos Machado, Tim Burrill, and James Connor. Training welcomes practitioners from all affiliations to participate in group sessions. Instructional sessions emphasize clean technique, balance, breath work, coordination, and movement flow on the mats. Classes break down maneuvers and practical concepts applicable to both self-defense and sport jiu jitsu. Students can view the schedule and book reservations for upcoming classes online through the studio website.

Celtic Judo Club: Judo in RI for Adults, Teens & Kids

6 reviews

Judo

Kids Program

East Providence, RI

Judo and Kids Program are the stated focus areas for Celtic Judo Club: Judo in RI for Adults, Teens & Kids in East Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Judo is a grappling discipline commonly understood through balance, control, and throwing concepts at a broad level, while Kids Program is an exact additional category supplied for this record. For a beginner, the Judo label provides a clear martial-arts reference point, and the Kids Program label distinguishes the record’s stated focus from an entry categorized only under Judo. The club name itself includes Adults, Teens & Kids, and East Providence gives the precise city associated with the record. Celtic Judo Club: Judo in RI for Adults, Teens & Kids is therefore specifically identified by Judo, Kids Program, East Providence, Rhode Island, and USA, with no further operational details inferred from those labels.