Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Redlands

Absolutely LOVE this place! Wonderful family-​like atmosphere! The instructors are fantastic with kids! I love how they help kids believe in themselves and that reward comes with hard work. They also have a great knack for making the drills and exercises seem like games to the kids. Will be bringing my child here for years to come.

The instructor is supposed to nurture the kids as well as teach them and that’s something Don hasn’t seemed to grasp.

I still love this place! Come in for the Women Only Jiu JItsu class on Fridays.

I have been training in martial arts off and on since 1975, beginning with judo, then high school wrestling, and in earnest in 1986 with Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Brazilian Jiu Jistu fascinated me for its logic, progression and applicability, and I have trained regularly in several schools for this art since 2006. I can unreservedly recommend this school for its atmosphere – so many of «us» become family and friends on Facebook and after hours elsewhere – and friendly approach. This is not a «hard core» school that would satisfy advanced MMA fighters, but an excellent entry-​to-​mid-​level school that provides an excellent foundation in grappling theory, attitude and technique. The students are a reflection of the instructors, and you can find that at this school, the students welcome you at your level, adjusting their efforts to yours for an incredibly safe training experience. There is none of that «attitude» or mat ego that a few places have. Women, children and guys of all ages and background train here, including several physicians, students, and regular «blue collar» types. If you’re thinking of a place to begin learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self-​defense, just come by and watch a class. Take a moment to observe the expressions and interactions of the students and instructors. You will find that there are few places where you can begin from «scratch» and learn so much. Stick it out and you will not recognize yourself in six months.
PS: the only reason I leave out a star is that this school does not incorporate «no-​gi» training (training without the classic Kimono), because for some competitive grapplers, that is a shortcoming. If you are not interested in competitive «no-​gi» training, then this is not an issue.

Let me begin by saying that I have been training «stand up» for 6+years. I have ZERO game on the ground. I have no prior wrestling experience, no prior jiujitsu experience and most of all, i am like most people a tad (use this word generously) out of shape.
I first met the good folks at Redlands RJJ a year ago and i should have posted about them then, but i didnt due to lack of motivation and honestly, I didnt know you could Unilocal something like this.
I came back to RJJ and I must say, It is as good if not better than when i left.
Lets start with the instructors: Awesome. Each one brings their own perspective to the sport.
–Don: A technical wizard. He is like a book of Jiujitsu. Everything is meticulous down to the details to ensure you get it down cold.
–Jeff: He adds practical sense to the big picture. Very hard to do. But his tips and tricks will pay dividends.
Next the classes: Jiujitsu is all about structure and function. Much like the actual sport, the classes are set up to provide the student a structure from which to build techniques and carry out a specific function. Yes, this may seem daunting at first but if you have the patience they will work with you to build up your skill set.
Lastly, the environment: In the year 1215, a group of feudal barons in England drafted a letter to the King at that time to proclaim that his will was not arbitrary in the leadership of their country. What does this have to do with the BJJ and more specifically, Redlands RJJ? Everything. Your training partners, other students and the team as a whole mandates what needs to be worked on and what new strategies need to be further evaluated. The instructors get inspiration from the class as a whole and rightfully so, the «Spirit» of the Team is reciprocated. In short, training is tailored to you, the individual. Something very hard to do in a team sport. But these guys have done it and everyone is always welcome.
Below is a good summary of the above, should you chose to skip to the cliffs notes:
Jiujitsu GI: 80 dollars
New Belt: 20 dollars
Rash Guards: 50 dollars
The feeling you get when your pant leg gets tapped on twice while sweat drips onto the mat after finally nailing a move you have failed in weeks past:
Priceless.
My filibuster has now ended.

Great instructors and training partners ever!

Beginner or experienced, male or female, old or young, this is the place to be if you want to know what Jiu Jitsu is all about. Egos get left at the door, and everyone is part of the family. Expect a lot of good training, a lot of attention to crucial details, and a lot of heart. 5 stars, only because there is no option for 6.