5 Best BJJ Gyms in Riverside (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated August 2026
Riverside BJJ Snapshot
Why Riverside for BJJ
Riverside is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside, Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside, and Kulture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It has 5 academies and 8 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 5 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside83ExcellentGoogle5.0(18)5 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Riverside — 5.0★ across 18 reviews.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 2Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside80ExcellentGoogle5.0(14)1 open mat/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #2: A Checkmat academy — 5.0★ across 14 reviews.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers, kids & families, and travelers dropping in.
- 3Kulture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu80ExcellentGoogle5.0(14)Needs more reviews
Why #3: 5.0★ from 14 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Riverside academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Riverside gym (5.0★).
- 4Google4.7(27)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #4: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and travelers dropping in.
- 5Google5.0(10)Needs more reviews
Why #5: 5.0★ from 10 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Riverside academy.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Riverside gym (5.0★).
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside | — | 83Excellent | 5.0 | 18 |
| Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside | — | 80Excellent | 5.0 | 14 |
| Kulture Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 80Excellent | 5.0 | 14 |
| 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside | — | 79Great | 4.7 | 27 |
| Riverside MMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 76Great | 5.0 | 10 |
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Riverside
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Your plan: 3 sessions across 1 gym in Riverside.
Train This Weekend in Riverside
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Kids Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Jiu Jitsu · 11:30 AM
- Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Jiu Jitsu · 5:00 PM
📅 Saturday
- Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Open Mat · 12:30 PM
📅 Sunday
- Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Kids Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Acima Jiu Jitsu Checkmat Riverside — Kids Gi · 10:00 AM
- Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Riverside — Open mat · 5:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Riverside?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Riverside, California. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Riverside?
- Stable Jiu Jitsu Riverside has the highest rating in Riverside at 5.0★ across 18 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Riverside?
- There are 8 weekly open mats across 3 gyms in Riverside. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated August 2026.