Rivers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Lawrence, KS, offers top-notch instruction with a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The expert instructors (Trevor, PJ, Julie, Matt, and Heidi) provide personalized guidance, making it a great fit for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The gym fosters a supportive community, emphasizing both skill development and safety.
Students of all ages and backgrounds find value in its varied classes focusing on competition, self-defense, and personal growth. If you seek a welcoming environment to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Rivers BJJ is a well-regarded choice.
Pros:
- Knowledgeable instructors with years of experience
- Accepting and patient gym atmosphere
- Personalized student attention
- Focus on safety
- Great for both beginners and advanced practitioners
- Supportive and friendly community
- Variety of classes including self-defense and competition
- Instructors break down techniques clearly
- Family-like environment
- Highly recommended by members and drop-ins alike
Cons:
- Limited hours on certain days
- No classes on Sundays
- Location may not be convenient for everyone
Location / Contact
- Address: 911 Massachusetts St Ste B3, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
- Phone:+1 785-418-0092
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:riversjiujitsu.com
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Reviews (20)
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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 5.0-star.
This business has 20 reviews.
The address is: 911 Massachusetts St Ste B3, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States .
The contact number is +1 785-418-0092
This service is listed under Martial Arts School .
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Juliet Johansen
3 years ago
This gym has my full trust whether you’re interested in a serious level of competition or starting your kids out or just learning the basics slowly and getting a better workout than the regular gym. As a lifelong competitive gymnast, ballet …
Brian Heath
3 years ago
I had no experience with martial arts outside of childhood karate so coming into Rivers BJJ I didn't know what I was getting myself into. EVERYONE I spoke with was warm and welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly, and seem to genuinely care that every person who walks in has a good time. You learn a lot each class and partners are happy to take it easy on the new person so that everybody gets an opportunity to learn. I would highly suggest this school to anyone who is interested in fitness, self defense, or looking for a new social group.
Nicholas Hoekstra
3 years ago
I moved to Lawrence a few months ago for school and the first thing I did was search out a gym. I am so happy to have found Rivers BJJ; not only have I found a great place to train, I feel like I have a family here in Lawrence. The academy …
Alyssa Warner
4 years ago
My husband began attending Rivers this past winter and I started more recently in late Spring. He had some wrestling experience and I had zero experience. We have both loved our time at Rivers! The instructors are of the highest caliber and …
Zachary Warner
4 years ago
I attended my first class at Rivers with no previous BJJ experience. Aside from some high school wrestling, I had minimal knowledge of what I was getting myself into. Naturally, I was a little nervous to attend my first class! Since that …
Deja Jackson
4 years ago
I walked onto the mats at Rivers about 2 1/2 years ago. That has by far been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The instructors are not only amazing at thoroughly teaching proper technique, but they are an amazing group of …
Colton Walter
4 years ago
I have trained at many gyms, but none of them hold a candle to Rivers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Trevor, Heidi, Matt, and Zak are some of the best folks around and genuinely care about the progress being made by their students as well as our …
Tommaso isidori
4 years ago
Rivers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most professional and friendly environments I've been ever exposed to in my (more than twenty-years) experience with martial arts. I moved to Lawrence 2 years ago from Italy for a PhD position at KU bringing my Gi with me and looking for a place to train. I found Rivers BJJ and before even walking inside the club, I started meeting wonderful and wholesome people that later had become my inseparable training partners and friends. Every student is followed personally by the instructors and the higher ranked students, the quality of the Jiu-Jitsu is superlative, and safety always comes first. Being myself a Judo instructor (and having a Dojo in my hometown in Italy) I know how all of these characteristics are fundamental to creating a healthy and professional school. During the class, the instructors allow you to focus in on all of the aspects pertaining to the art of Jiu-Jitsu: competition, self-defense, and most importantly self-improvement. Recently, 10 people from the club traveled oversea to come in my Dojo in Italy where we had 2 weeks of awesome training in both Judo and BJJ. Ultimately, this opened up a new long-lasting international channel of exchange between schools. Rivers BJJ quickly became my family here in Lawrence and I could not ask for more.
Luke “Derchinator” Dercher
5 years ago
Absolutely the best BJJ gym I've been to. Everyone is super respectful of one another and it really feels like a family atmosphere. The instructors are very knowledgeable and great teachers. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who's interested in training Brazilian Jujitsu.
Ron May
6 years ago
This is a great gym with an amazing atmosphere. The instructors are very knowledgeable and patient. Fellow students are great people. Don't hesitate to start your Jiu Jitsu journey here. I wish I had started mine sooner!