Monday
- Kids Gi
- Adult Gi
- Adult No-Gi
Recovery Mondays: express cupping and the Bravo Body Boost by the mats in the evening.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA and wrestling for kids and adults in northeast Bakersfield. A TruJitsu affiliate academy with a big mat, a full weight room and a row of heavy bags under one roof.
- 5.0 on Google from 18 reviews
- First 2 classes free
- Classes 7 days a week
- Jiu-jitsu, MMA and wrestling
- Kids and adult classes
- Private lessons available
- Est. 2019
Jiu-jitsu for the whole family
Rio Bravo Jiu-Jitsu Club teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA and wrestling on Niles Street in northeast Bakersfield. Kids, parents, beginners and competitors all train under one roof.
- Where
- 6700 Niles St, Suite 120, Bakersfield, CA 93306
- What
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), MMA, wrestling and private lessons
- Who
- Little ones ages 3–6, kids, teens, women and adults of every level
- When
- Classes 7 days a week. Weekday afternoons and evenings, Saturday and Sunday mornings
- First visit
- Your first 2 classes are free. No experience or gear needed
- Team
- TruJitsu affiliate academy, est. 2019, led by Professors Rocky Brown and Freddy Madera
Pick your discipline
Never trained before? Every program starts with fundamentals, and coaches pair new students with partners who help them learn.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Gi, No-Gi and Thursday Gi fundamentals for adults, plus a Women’s Gi class on Wednesdays.
Learn moreKids jiu-jitsu
Confidence, discipline and real self-defense. Little ones (3–6) and an optional competition team.
Learn moreMMA
Striking, takedowns and ground work with MMA coach Enrique Guillen, three days a week.
Learn moreWrestling
Takedowns, takedown defense and top pressure every Wednesday night.
Learn moreOpen mat
Sunday mornings at 10 AM. Drill, roll and work on what you learned during the week.
Learn morePrivate lessons
One-on-one time with a professor or coach, booked by appointment.
Learn moreSee it in action
MMA sparring, striking rounds and conditioning, filmed on the Rio Bravo mats.
Tour the gym
Lounge, mats, weights and heavy bags. Pick a stop to jump to it in the video.
This week on the mat
Classes run seven days a week. Kids classes are in yellow.
Tuesday
- Little ones, ages 3–6
- Kids Gi
- Adult Gi
- Adult No-Gi
Little ones runs in 8-week sessions.
Wednesday
- Kids Gi
- Kids Gi cardio and rolls
- Women’s Gi
- Wrestling
Thursday
- Little ones, ages 3–6
- MMA
- Gi fundamentals
Little ones runs in 8-week sessions.
Friday
- Kids Gi
- Adult Gi
- Adult No-Gi
Saturday
- MMA
- Kids Gi
- Adult Gi
Sunday
- MMA
- Open mat
- Kids
- Adult Gi
- No-Gi
- Women
- MMA
- Wrestling
- Open mat
A family on the mat
Rio Bravo is run by professors and coaches who train alongside their own families. Parents and kids learn the same art, often on the same night.
- Rocky BrownProfessor
- Freddy MaderaProfessor
- Aaron ApodacaCoach
- Laura ApodacaCoach
- Delia MaderaCoach
- Enrique GuillenMMA coach
Built to compete
Rio Bravo competitors have taken the podium at IBJJF International Opens in Santa Cruz and Honolulu, and the youth team travels to JJWL and Dream BJJ tournaments across California.
Competing is always optional. Members who want it get extra prep, and every student learns to win and lose with respect.
What families say
5.0
★★★★★
18 Google reviews
5/5 on Facebook
“The North east now has Brazilian jiu jitsu.”
Earned on the mat
Belts at Rio Bravo are earned in class, one roll at a time. A few recent promotions.
Common questions
Quick answers for your first visit.
How much do classes cost at Rio Bravo Jiu-Jitsu Club?
Your first two classes are free. For membership options after that, call (661) 303-1353 or ask a coach when you visit.
Do I need experience to start jiu-jitsu?
No. Every class starts with fundamentals, Gi fundamentals meets Thursday at 7:30 PM, and coaches pair new students with training partners who help them learn. Most members started as complete beginners.
What should I wear to my first class?
Wear athletic clothes without zippers or pockets, like shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt or rash guard. Take off jewelry, trim your nails and bring water and sandals for walking off the mat. You don’t need a gi for your first visit.
What ages does Rio Bravo teach?
Little ones (ages 3–6) train on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 4:50 PM in 8-week sessions. Kids Gi classes run on weekday afternoons and Saturday at 11 AM, and adult classes run in the evenings and Saturday at noon. Call to find the right class for teens.
What are the class hours?
Classes run seven days a week. Weekday classes start in the afternoon, between 4 and 5:30 PM, and run into the evening. Saturday classes start at 9 AM, and Sunday has MMA at 9 AM and open mat at 10 AM. The schedule page lists every class.
Try 2 free classes
No experience or gear needed. Call or send your info and we’ll set up your first visit.