Rio Jitsu

6950 146th St W #118, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA

5.0 (51 reviews)

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We are thrilled to offer you an opportunity to learn martial arts in a safe and friendly environment. Our mission is to provide our students with life-changing experiences through Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Our classes are designed to meet the needs of both kids and adults

https://www.riojitsu.com/

(952) 388-1799

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John Vangsness

Rio is affiliated with my home gym so I stopped by to cross train today. Highly recommend this gym! Great instruction, friendly training partners, and a super nice/clean facility.

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Posted 1 year ago
ChrisJess Dougherty

We have been coming here with our daughters for a few years, then my husband joined. There is a great atmosphere here and they are learning a ton!

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Posted 1 year ago
Hiago Barra

Great place, excellent teachers, I highly recommend it. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

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Posted 1 year ago
Vinicius Goes

Amazing place! Real family

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Posted 1 year ago
Roy Weber

I was in town for a couple days and stopped by for a training session. Super awesome owners, excellent instruction, and fantastic people to train with. Everyone was very welcoming! Thanks so much Joao and Vanessa!

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Posted 2 years ago
Scott Richmond

Dropped in for a class while traveling for work. It’s always expected you pay for a drop-in class. Only asked me to consider buying some merch Which I love doing anyway (cool rash guard). Felt bad because I didn’t even travel with a GI this trip so I had to borrow. Almost had to push $20 into their hands. GREAT PEOPLE AND FRIENDLY. Thank you for the opportunity to roll…

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Posted 2 years ago
Maida F. (Mia)

This place is great! They offer a week trial and my son loves it and is super excited to come here. Highly recommend!

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Posted 3 years ago
Abdulakdir Mohamed

Finished our first week of free training and now we are joining this program. My kids like the place and trainers. We love it

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Posted 3 years ago
Richard Cook

The Atmosphere is simply the best!! Great instructors who help out every student in any way that they can!! Everybody feels special!!

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Posted 3 years ago
Heather Coscia

I highly recommend Rio! One they allow a free week, so why not?! On my sons first day, they were so warm and kind and introduced him to the class. It really made him feel welcome and it was nice to see as a parent as well. The Halloween party there was really fun and it was a blast for the kids.

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Posted 3 years ago
Max Kafka

Best Jiu Jitsu academy in the state. Joao and Jose are amazing instructors and the community is fantastic.

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Posted 4 years ago
Ben Pressley

A great place to train with knowledgable, patient, and compassionate instructors.

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Posted 4 years ago
M D

This is my 4th gym I’ve trained at & it’s *by far* the best family-like atmosphere. Love going here & the owners are amazing! Highly highly recommend trying it out! 🤘

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Posted 4 years ago
Rob Falk

Amazing. Best thing to ever happen to me. Restored my virility. Reversed my baldness. Added 20lbs to my bench PR and got a tan.

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Posted 4 years ago
Chris Martin

I came to town with the Jiujitsuinsurance.com crew and had to stop by this GFTeam gym in Minnesota while visiting. First thing I want to say is that it is very family focused and friendly! Definitely a place for the entire family to train BJJ in Apple Valley! Also the Level of instruction is very high , and the talent of the adults I rolled with was impressive. Great group of people on mats , I would definitely check this place out if you love bjj

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Posted 4 years ago
That guy

It’s a great facility with excellent staff.

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Posted 4 years ago
Pedro Silva

Came here to visit while on a work trip and I was in awe with what i saw. Joao fosters an environment that's inclusive to all. The facility is is spacious, they have great instructors, training partners, and gym overall. I would definitely visit again next time im around!

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Posted 4 years ago
Mark Sujanani

1st day there. Had a great time definitely coming back

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Posted 5 years ago
Alex Brown

Instruction and atmosphere is amazing!!

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Posted 5 years ago
Erika Krieger

Very welcoming atmosphere to any beginner! The trainers and the students both took time to personally encourage and coach me. There’s a good mixture of very advanced students here as well as newbies. The perfect place to begin or continue training!

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Posted 6 years ago
Steven Martines

Best jujitsu school in Minnesota, Instructors are very knowledgeable. Everyone is very friendly and willing to Help you hone your Grappling skills.

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Posted 6 years ago
Kelsey Forman

Rio is owned and operated by people with lots of experience in BJJ. Incredibly welcoming space, especially for women. Everyone is treated as equals and everyone helps each other get better. The best gym filled with even better people.

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Posted 6 years ago
Cristina Dahn

The staff and instructors are absolutely phenomenal here! I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in truly learning the art of Brizallian Jiu Jitsu they start HERE!

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Posted 6 years ago
Cristiano Costa

During my stay in minnesota I had the pleasure to train there. It was an amazing experience. Great space and resources. Thanks for everything guys!

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Posted 7 years ago
Seth Pollard

I drive 45 min one way passing 3 other academies on the way to train here. Enough said!

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Posted 7 years ago
Donovan Belcourt

This is the best Jiu Jitsu I have ever been to. It seems like egos don't exist here. They are a tough team of grapplers, but show respect to all skill levels. Show up ready to learn!

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Posted 7 years ago
Tyler Olson

Great place to learn, super patient coaches, relaxed atmosphere. Above and beyond that, they were great with my kids who wanted to start learning (2.5 yo, 4 yo). Joao, Ze, and Vanessa are awesome!

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Posted 7 years ago
Anthony Davis

Amazing instructors, teammates and atmosphere! This place is a second home.

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Posted 7 years ago
Steve Martinez

Best jujitsu school!

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Posted 8 years ago
Some Guy

Awesome place to learn Jiu-Jitsu from Brazil. Super nice and friendly staff and students.

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Posted 8 years ago
Casey Schmidt

Great location and schedule. Nice instructors with great experience.

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Posted 8 years ago
Sayat Potvin

Two black belt instructors directly from the source Rio De Janeiro Brazil. Both of which are fantastic at breaking complex moves into simple and easy to understand incremental steps. And maybe just as important two of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

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Posted 8 years ago
Daniel Montenegro (Bass)

Great instructors, better check it out.

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Posted 8 years ago