At Riverdale Martial Arts, we pride ourselves on providing a diverse range of classes that cater to all ages and skill levels. Each class is designed to challenge students and help them achieve their personal and martial arts goals, whether you’re just beginning, or you're continuing on in your martial arts journey.
Our Classes
RMA CLASS SCHEDULE 2026
All BJJ classes at Riverdale Martial Arts follow a structured format, including warm-up exercises, technique drills, positional sparring, and live rolling (sparring), ensuring a well-rounded and engaging learning experience for all participants.
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Designed for our youngest members, these classes focus on developing coordination, basic BJJ techniques, and fostering a love for physical activity in a structured and discipline driven environment.
Class Times:
Wednesday & Friday: 4-4:45pm & 5-5:45pm
Saturday: 9-9:45am -
As children grow, these classes help them build on foundational skills, introducing more complex techniques and encouraging discipline and respect.
Class Times:
Tuesday & Thursday: 4-5pm & 5-6pm
Saturday: 10-11am -
Our Women’s Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class is designed to build real-world self-defense skills in a supportive and focused environment. Training emphasizes practical techniques for handling common situations, including escapes, control, and how to respond effectively under pressure.
Classes focus on developing awareness, confidence, and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations. Through partner drills, positional training, and controlled live sparring, students learn how to apply techniques realistically against resistance-not just in theory.
This program is ideal for women looking to feel more capable in everyday life, improve fitness, and train in an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and empowering.
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Our adult and teen classes encompass a comprehensive curriculum that integrates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), No-Gi grappling, and kickboxing to deliver a complete system of grappling and striking. Training includes fundamental techniques, takedowns, striking combinations, advanced strategies, and controlled live sparring—designed to challenge and progress practitioners of all levels. This well-rounded approach builds real-world capability, not just sport-specific skills. The second hour is dedicated to live training, including rolling and situational sparring. We also offer a separate women’s-only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class that follows the same structured curriculum in a supportive and focused environment.
What to expect
Starting something new can be daunting, whether you're an adult or a child. At Riverdale Martial Arts, we understand the challenges that come with stepping into a new environment and learning a new skill. That's why we have created a supportive and welcoming community dedicated to helping you feel comfortable and confident as you begin your martial arts journey.
Our experienced instructors guide students with discipline, structure, and mutual respect. From learning how to tie your belt in your first class to developing advanced technique, we maintain a safe, focused environment where everyone is expected to show respect, work hard, and support one another -so students of all ages can grow with confidence.
Ready to learn more? Discover what you can expect in our classes and how we create an environment where everyone can thrive in our getting started guide.
Private Lessons
At RMA we offer private lessons in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, Self-Defense, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Private lessons let you hone in on where you want to improve. They offer:
Personalized Training: Focus on your unique goals and needs.
Flexible Scheduling: Find times that fit your busy life.
Faster Progress: Get detailed feedback and improve quickly.
Confidence Boost: Learn techniques in a relaxed, one-on-one setting.
Areas of Focus:
BJJ Curriculum: Focused training on blue belt or purple belt requirements.
Judo for BJJ Improvement: Enhance your BJJ game with effective Judo techniques.
Self-Defense: Practical techniques to keep you safe in real-world situations.
Kickboxing and MMA: Improve your striking and overall combat skills.
