Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

1167 US-130, Robbinsville Twp, NJ 08691, USA

4.9 (35 reviews)

Disciplines

Gi No-Gi Self-Defense Striking

Classes

Adults Classes Black Belt Instruction Kids Classes

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

Build confidence, strength, and focus in a fun, supportive environment for all ages and experience levels.

Class Schedule

Monday 1 classes

10:00 – 11:00 Open Mat

Tuesday 3 classes

07:00 – 08:00 All Levels GI

17:15 – 18:15 Pups & Big Dogs (Age 6-15)

18:30 – 19:30 All Levels GI

Wednesday 5 classes

12:00 – 13:00 All Levels No-GI

16:30 – 17:30 Pups GI (Age 4-6)

17:15 – 18:15 Big Dogs GI (Age 7-15)

18:30 – 19:30 Advanced GI

18:30 – 19:30 Fundamentals GI

Thursday 5 classes

07:00 – 08:00 All Levels GI

12:00 – 13:00 All Levels GI

16:30 – 17:30 Pups No-GI (Age 4-6)

17:15 – 18:15 Big Dogs No-GI (Age 7-15)

18:30 – 19:30 All Levels No-GI

Friday 5 classes

12:00 – 13:00 All Levels No-GI

16:30 – 17:30 Pups GI (Age 4-6)

17:15 – 18:15 Big Dogs (Age 7-15)

18:30 – 19:30 Advanced GI

18:30 – 19:30 Fundamentals GI

Saturday 1 classes

18:30 – 19:30 Open Mat

Sunday 3 classes

09:00 – 10:00 Pups & Big Dogs (Age 6-15)

10:30 – 11:30 Advanced No-GI

10:30 – 11:30 Fundamentals GI

Coaches

Ricardo Almeida Head Coach Owner

Black Belt, 6th Degree

6th Degree Black Belt and highest ranked student under Renzo Gracie. Multiple-time World Champion in BJJ and ADCC submission grappling. UFC and Pride FC veteran. Won the King of Pancrase title in 2003. Founded RABJJ Academy in 1997 when he moved from Brazil to New Jersey.

Reviews

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kartik patel

Both my kids r going now close to two years This is only place they wanna come They love being here Coach Tyler is out of world This is class u want ur kids do if u close to academy or far.. best in business
Posted 1 year ago
Ricky Manzanares

Fantastic instructors and an incredibly supportive environment! The coaching pushes you to improve while keeping the vibe fun and positive. Highly recommend!
Posted 1 year ago
Dandra Henriques

My son loves it there and getting is super nice and welcoming.

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Posted 1 year ago
Lee Stanford

This is a top notch Jiujitsu academy. They make it great for beginners to jump right in, and you’ll be paired up with a more experienced partner to help you get the techniques right. If you are willing to put the work in and have a no-quit attitude, this academy can take you as far as you want to go. World class instruction, friendly supportive pears, and always clean. Your first class is free, so give it a shot, and open up a whole new world of martial arts. Making some new friends isn’t a bad thing either.

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Posted 1 year ago
Ben Kitchens

I was in the area for work for a few days this week, and called RABJJ to ask about dropping in for a class. They welcomed me with open arms, and made me feel like I've been a student there for months. I am only a white belt, and I joined the All Levels class. It was a fantastic experience! The coach for the class was attentive, knowledgeable, and caring. 10/10!!

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Posted 2 years ago
David Remboske

I like this place because Ricardo Almeida he is a very highly trained and I believe he was a champion in UFC or MMA I believe but one of them because let's try to watch when I can but you learning a lot of the skills from everyone but I love you have my son joiner along with me hopefully with this time to join.p

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Posted 3 years ago
jessica hernandez

I have been doing BJJ since 2015 at Ricardo Almeida’s. Excellent place for anyone to train, kids, teenagers, young adults, women, men, families, competitive and busy people. The atmosphere has always been supportive, friendly, and professional. I am a mom, and a wife, have a full-time job, and am a veteran. This is an amazing place for anyone looking for competitive training, self-defense, and a family-oriented environment.

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Posted 3 years ago
Stanley V.

RABJJ is one of my happiest places to visit. The instructors are top notch. The student body is a great mix of personalities and abilities. Everyone is welcoming and fun to spend time with. Do yourself a favor and take the hardest step after reading this review. Try a intro class and join the fun.

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Posted 3 years ago
John Bolcato

Great instructors!

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Posted 4 years ago
Denise Lewis

Great people and terrific atmosphere! Perfect for kids and adults to learn!

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Posted 4 years ago
BETTY RODRIGUEZ

Im loving it and.so is my child Ce'yanna long way to go she just started but we in there 🤞

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Posted 5 years ago
Jerry Tsui

Great experience training at Ricardo Almeida's. The staff is professional, caring, & friendly. The students reflect the friendly vibes of the coaches. I miss training here & miss the people.

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Posted 5 years ago
Galip Gulsan

Excellent

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Posted 5 years ago
Angel Torres

Coach Kelly was fantastic with our son. He can not wait to get back on the mat!

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Posted 5 years ago
Eamonn Alwell

Anyone who has trained martial arts in some capacity knows how important the skills that are taught are. Myself included. Looking to get an early start we coordinated with the school for a trial class for our almost 4 year old. Generally these trials are held during the week, due to my work schedule an exception was made for us. Flexible The 1st two classes we attended, our son was not ready to get on the mats. We were invited back each time to continue giving him a chance to adapt and participate. Each Class was run by Coach Tyler - more about him below... Finally, the 3rd time was the charm, Tyler had immense patience with our son who was distracting the other students and having trouble staying focused. Instead of avoiding interaction, he embraced him and spent a moment walking him through a technique that was more simple than the one they were working on. While we will have to wait a bit to get our son enrolled. I want to thank Ricardo and Tyler for being so accommodating. If you are thinking out enrolling here...Stop thinking and just do it.

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Posted 5 years ago
Brian Pincus

Awesome

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Posted 5 years ago
Nicholas Mako

Guys are very patient with new comers. A little pricy but you'll get what you pay for

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Posted 6 years ago
Sona Joshi

Highly recommend! Ricardo is extremely knowledgeable. My daughter love to go to this academy. Coach Tyler is really good 👍 👏 the staff is really Amazing..

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Posted 6 years ago
Michael Kendall

Highly recommend! Ricardo is extremely knowledgeable and extremely humble, especially since he is someone who has had a great career in the Mixed Martial Arts field. What better way than to be trained by someone who was a professional and still trains some of the top fighters in the UFC. He is extremely passionate about what he does and so is the staff. If you are someone looking to try something new or somewhere new, look no further than here!

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Posted 7 years ago
Enoch Smith Jr

Incredible instructors and great training partners. Family friendly and challenging. This is a wonderful place to be.

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Posted 8 years ago
Craig Stanton

When the best MMA fighters in the world come to this academy, on a weekly basis, you know you've stumbled onto greatness !!! When children learn, laugh and hug their Coaches, like family, you know this is an Academy for everyone !!!

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Posted 9 years ago
Khaled Bejdough

One of best academy in southern New Jersey. The owner is a former UFC fighter also a BJJ black belt. Everyone polite, friendly. Call in advance to make a appointment to find out what required. If your new to BJJ, they have many instructors there to help you.

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Posted 10 years ago
Laura Eaton

My husband and daughter both attend and they love it! The staff is fantastic and the classes are taught by great instructors.

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Posted 12 years ago
joshua park

Couple of notes if you are a visitor, the school requires that you wear their school gi's so call in advance and see if you can borrow one. Lucky I was able to use my own pants because the loaner pants were huge. Also, bring an extra t-shirt or rashguard because they require you to wear something under. So a little different from the school's I've visited but when in Rome... Good training though and good training partners. I just wish the weather was better so I could have gone more often.

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Posted 12 years ago