Playground Jiu Jitsu

3350 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02915, USA

5.0 (27 reviews)

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PlayGround Jiu Jitsu is a premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in East Providence, RI with the mission to introduce Jiu Jitsu to our community

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Javier Rosa

Playground Jiu-Jitsu is an incredible place to train, offering a welcoming and high-energy environment for practitioners of all levels. The atmosphere is both supportive and challenging, pushing students to improve while fostering a strong sense of community. The instructors are highly skilled, passionate, and dedicated to helping everyone grow, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced competitor. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and designed to create the best training experience possible. Beyond just learning techniques, training at Playground Jiu-Jitsu builds confidence, discipline, and mental resilience. It’s more than a gym—it’s a family where everyone encourages each other to be their best on and off the mats.

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Posted 1 year ago
Lindsey Oldham

My 4.5 year old son recently started the Jr Class twice weekly. I am so impressed with Playground Jiu Jitsu. The atmosphere and staff are wonderful. My son loves when he has class and asks daily when he can return. Vin does an amazing job at keeping my highly energetic 4.5 year old engaged and focused. I highly recommend bringing your child to a class to see for yourself!

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Posted 2 years ago
BJJ Devon

Absolutely love training here. Everyone I've met at Playground Jiujitsu has been welcoming, supportive and great training partners. The coaches genuinely care about your progress, and the community feels like family. I bring my daughter to the children's classes and it has helped her grow tremendously both mentally and physically. A deeply personal thank you from my family and I. Training here has helped us a lot and we truly appreciate welcoming us into Playground Jiujitsu.

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Posted 2 years ago
Brian Mehan

Playground Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional school where Paulo and Vin Canabarro have built a close-knit, supportive community. The black belt instructors guide every session, and the smaller class sizes mean you'll receive focused, personalized instruction, helping you advance quickly. Whether you're aiming to compete, looking for a way to stay fit and grow, or just starting your Jiu Jitsu journey, this is the place to be. The mental and physical benefits of Jiu Jitsu are truly remarkable. I encourage you to experience it for yourself!

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Posted 2 years ago
Sean Lindsey

Playground Jiu Jitsu has been a great experience for me. The instructors Paulo and Vinny each have their own unique way of teaching which breaks down each move so that everyone can understand it from any level. All of the other students have been very warm and inviting and willing to help out. Wish I had found this place sooner. Highly recommend anyone interested in trying out a class to come on down.

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Posted 2 years ago
Tyler Freitas

Playground is a phenomenal gym with dedicated instructors and a great community! They’ve got classes for everyone and the new facility is amazing! Can’t recommend it enough!

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Posted 2 years ago
Brian Henderson

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Playground Jiu Jitsu is an excellent place to train. The experience here is truly exceptional thanks to the fantastic coaches , Vin and Paulo. Their expertise, patience, and passion for teaching make every session a rewarding learning journey. The supportive and friendly environment they create ensures that students of all levels feel welcome and motivated to improve. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, Playground Jiu Jitsu is the place to be for top-notch training and a sense of community. Kudos to Vin and Paulo for building a great environment and being awesome coaches.

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Posted 2 years ago
Valdemar Arruda

Very welcoming I felt comfortable from when I walk through the front door

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Posted 2 years ago
Vanessa Krasinski

Top tier instruction for all levels. Clean space, welcoming atmosphere. And the Saturday women’s class is fantastic. Highly recommend!

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Posted 2 years ago
Adam Aparicio

Fantastic school! Paulo and Vin are both excellent and knowledgeable instructors with years of competition experience. Practices are very organized with lots of specific drilling followed by rounds. The facility is very clean. I love training here and encourage anyone who is interested to come check it out!

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Posted 2 years ago
Adnan Adrian Wood-Smith

Such an exceptional gym. The 2 black belt brothers are so knowledgeable and encouraging, the whole place is kept so tidy and clean, and the guys (and gals) it attracts are the kind of guys you'd want in your life. I've been going for 2 years and my preschooler loves training there too. Check it out for free and you won't be disappointed!

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Posted 2 years ago
Seth Krasnianski

Paulo and Vinny are excellent teachers that focus equally on technique and implementation. They foster a great environment for learning and a welcoming community. It's a pleasure to train there.

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Posted 2 years ago
Mike

The classes are perfectly paced so that the full duration is used wisely without any wasted time. Paulo and Vinny are excellent instructors who possess an incredible range of knowledge spanning from many different modern guards along with excellent top game passing. This is an all around great school if you're looking to start or continue your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey, cannot recommend Playground Jiu Jitsu enough.

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Posted 3 years ago
Billy Lima

Bilingual (English and Portuguese) available instruction, effective and precise situational drilling, clean, family oriented, fun, highly level training. Paulo and Vin Canabarro have experience at the highest level of jiujitsu competition and take pride in passing along their interpretation of the art. I triple dog dare you to come check them out.

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Posted 3 years ago
mtbgirl 529

Exceptional Jiu Jitsu academy with exceptional 2nd degree Black Belts with plenty of competition experience who know how to teach, challenge you, and provide a safe and respectful environment for all who show up. Classes start on time, very clean, showers available, professional yet personal, and overall amazing spot to train at!! Class schedule is phenomenal with mid day and evening classes as well holiday open mats and Saturday open mats .

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Posted 3 years ago
Dalberto Souza

Brazilian Playground Jujitsu is the best school in the area for all age groups, now with classes for children .. I have been training with them since 2019. Viny and Paulo are great instructors and they pay attention to the smallest details to make me better. .. a great place to have fun l, making friends and exercising

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Posted 3 years ago
Ben K

Great gym with great instructors that teach fun and competitive classes. Always very clean and the members are very helpful and inviting. Overall a great place to learn.

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Posted 3 years ago
Bryan McLane

Great place, Great people! Very clean gym expert knowledge of the spot. I started in January and have never thought of stopping... even my 12 y/o daughter is enrolled in the kids classes. 100% have seen her growth on and off the mats. Couldn't recommend more, sign up for a free trial and find out yourself!!!

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Posted 3 years ago
gustavo trida

The best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in RI. If you are looking for a school for your children this is the place, but if you are looking for high level competition you will also find it here. You will find everything you need here for your jiu jitsu needs, super professional and attentive coaches. You will definitely feel welcomed at Play ground Brazilian jiu jitsu. I recommend it.

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Posted 3 years ago
m 123

Easily some of the top jiu jitsu in the state ! Paulo and Vinny are both long time competition guys and incredible coaches; their jiujitsu is extremely technical, solid, functional and smart. I have learned so much here !

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Posted 3 years ago
jon mitchell

I am a bjj brown belt (and former D3 collegiate wrestler) with over 10 years of training. Playground Jiu Jitsu offers a clean, safe, fun and competitive environment. The curriculum is strong from basic bjj fundamentals to the most advanced positions. I travel for my work and have trained at affiliate schools all over the country, including ATOS, Renzo Gracie, Robson Moura, GB and many independents. That being said, I would put the Canabarro brothers school, Playground Jiu Jitsu, right up there at the top of the list.

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Posted 3 years ago
Andrew Pelletier

Great quality training and instructors

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Posted 4 years ago
Tony

Great gym. Super clean mats and inviting members. When I joined I joined a family or guys and girls that are all great people.

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Posted 5 years ago
Kerri Arruda

It always very Clean. Black belt instructors that are hands on. Great place and great people.

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Posted 6 years ago
Josh Colacone

Playground Jiu Jitsu is one of the most inviting gyms in RI. The instructors, Paulo and Vin, teach a very detailed and technical class. They structure the classes so anyone with any rank can learn. Their students are very welcoming and there is no ego involved when training. Sparring is intense for those that want it. But at the same time the upper belts are very conservative if asked to be. The gym is immaculate and very very clean. Both myself and my wife train at the playground. We bring our kids some days and they sit in the waiting area where there are 2 couches and a TV so they can watch a show while we train, which is super convenient. They are a 10/10 establishment. Come train. You’ll love it.

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Posted 6 years ago