Who
Who is it for?
Anyone, age 3+ to any limit. Total beginners and seasoned grapplers. No athletic background required.
▬ GRACIE BARRA • RIVERTON, UTAH
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Riverton
Get stronger.
Think sharper.
Stay calm under pressure.
Gracie Barra Riverton is a black-belt-led Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy for every level, from your first Fundamentals class to advanced competition training.
Real skill, world-class instruction, and a clean, respectful environment where people help one another improve.
4+IBJJF black belts
6Training days a week
AllLevels & ages welcome
40+Classes every week
#1BJJ team in the world
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Beginners are the norm here. Most people who contact us have never trained before.
Full transparency. Ask about pricing, class times, or how a session actually runs. You get the real details up front.
Your first class is free whenever you decide you're ready.
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WHY YOU SHOULD TRAIN JIU-JITSU
Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most useful things you'll ever learn for your body and your mind.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a technique- and leverage-based system built so a smaller, calmer person can control a bigger, stronger one. It is a problem-solving art that changes how you move, react, and carry yourself, backed by full-body conditioning. Here is what consistent training gives you.
Real-world capability
Learn how to control distance, leverage, and pressure, practical skill that builds genuine confidence you carry everywhere.
Conditioning that sticks
A full-body workout that doesn't feel like one. Build strength, mobility, and cardio while you're busy solving the puzzle.
Calm under pressure
Few things teach composure like learning to think clearly when someone is trying to control you. That calm follows you off the mat.
A sharper mind
Jiu-Jitsu is human chess. Every round trains focus, pattern recognition, and decision-making under live resistance.
A community that shows up
You train with people who push you and celebrate you. For many of our members, the academy becomes the best part of their week.
Discipline & resilience
Showing up, getting better at something hard, and earning every stripe builds a quiet toughness that changes how you face everything else.
OUR JIU-JITSU CLASSES
Find the class that fits your life.
A complete curriculum for every age, goal, and experience level, all taught under the same Gracie Barra method developed over the last 40 years, all taught by certified instructors under black-belt leadership.
NEW TO JIU-JITSU
New to Jiu-Jitsu? Here's What to Expect
You don't need to be an athlete, and you don't need experience — just show up. Here's everything a new student should know before their first class.
01
Book your free trial
Pick a time online or by phone. It's easy and quick.
02
Arrive early
Get here 15 minutes early to meet the team and see the school before class.
03
Get ready
We'll lend you a full Gi so you get the complete, authentic experience.
04
Get the experience
Go at your own pace, guided every step of the way.
05
Feel good
Most people leave their first class feeling great, often surprised by how much they enjoyed it.
No fitness required
Training builds your fitness — you don't need to arrive with it. Strength, conditioning, and mobility come from the work itself, always at a pace that's right for you.
No experience needed
Every black belt on our mats started exactly where you are. Your first class breaks every technique down from zero, so there's nothing to catch up on.
Just take the first step
You don't need a plan, just a start. Book your free class, show up, and we'll guide you through everything else.
WHY GRACIE BARRA RIVERTON
World-class Jiu-Jitsu, taught in a clean, structured and respectful academy — right here in Riverton.
Gracie Barra is one of the world's largest and most established Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organizations, with more than 1,300 schools worldwide. Here's what that standard actually means when you walk through our doors.
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Trained and certified instructors
All instructors are ICP-certified, background-checked, and CPR-trained, bringing consistency and care to every class.
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A genuinely clean facility
Mats sanitized daily, fresh air, clean restrooms and changing areas. Hygiene isn't a nice-to-have here; it's a non-negotiable standard.
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A structured global curriculum
The Gracie Barra method means your progress follows a consistent path and is recognized across more than 1,300 schools worldwide.
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A respectful, disciplined training room
Hard training, zero intimidation. Beginners are protected, everyone is welcomed, and the culture is built on respect.
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Guided progress at every level
Every student is guided from Fundamentals to advanced training and, for those who choose it, competition.
THE COMMUNITY
People come for the Jiu-Jitsu. They stay for the room.
MEET THE TEAM
Technical excellence in every class, from Fundamentals to competition
No exceptions. From your first Fundamentals class to advanced competition training, you learn directly from certified instructors, led by our Head Professor.
Head Professor • 3rd Degree Black Belt
Head Prof. Seidler Rodrigo
Prof. Seidler Rodrigo is a Brazilian 3rd-degree black belt who developed his roots at Gracie Barra School #1 in Brazil before coming to the United States to carry on the legacy and share world-class Jiu-Jitsu in Utah.
Today, he leads Gracie Barra Riverton and three other schools in Utah and oversees each student's path from white belt to black belt.
GB ICP Certified • CPR Certified • Background-Checked
“If you are looking for a place to belong, to challenge yourself, and to learn Jiu-Jitsu the right way, we built this school for you.
— Head Prof. Seidler Rodrigo
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • NO PRESSURE
You don't need to be ready. You just need to start.
Every black belt on our mats was a nervous beginner once. Here's what you actually need on day one, which is less than you think.
What
What will I do?
Learn real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu warm-up, technique, guided drilling, and optional live training at your pace.
Where
Where are you?
Right at 2936 W 12600 S Ste 1&2, Riverton, UT 84065, with easy access from Bluffdale, Draper, and South Jordan. See how to find us.
Why
Why start now?
Fitness, confidence, focus, and community, the benefits compound the sooner you begin. Your first class is free.
How
How do I begin?
Book a free trial class, arrive 15 minutes early in comfortable clothes, and we'll lend you a gi. We handle the rest.
How Much
How much is it?
Your trial class is completely free. Flexible memberships after that. See pricing and membership options.
Want to book a free trial?
Just click the button below to find the best time for your free trial.
BOOK A FREE CLASSWHERE WE ARE
Find Us in Riverton — Easy to Reach from the Southwest Valley.
Our academy is based in Riverton, and members drive in every week from Bluffdale, Draper, and South Jordan; quick access and easy parking make it a simple habit to keep.
Other Gracie Barra schools
We're part of a group of Gracie Barra schools across the Salt Lake Valley. If one of these is a shorter drive for you, train there instead. Same curriculum, same standard, same team.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know before you start.
Is Jiu-Jitsu good for beginners?
Absolutely. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most beginner-friendly martial arts there is. Classes are structured so first-timers learn step by step, and your first class is designed specifically for people with no experience.
Do I need to be in shape to start?
Not at all. You'll build fitness through training, not before it. Students of every fitness level start with us, and you always train at your own pace.
Will I get hurt?
Even though Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art, training is controlled and safety-focused. You train with partners and black-belt instructors who look out for you, and you always go at your own pace.
Do I have to compete or spar hard?
Not at all. Competition is completely optional. Most members train for fitness, self-defense, and stress relief, at a pace that's right for them.
What should I wear to my first class?
We'll lend you a full Gi so you get the complete, authentic experience.
How does the free trial class work?
Book online or by phone, arrive a few minutes early, and our staff will talk to you, understand your needs, and offer you a fantastic experience. There is nothing to be afraid of, you are safe here.
