Jiu Jitsu f
or the Liberation of All
Welcome!
Providence BJJ offers world-class adaptive jiu jitsu instruction for all genders, ages, sizes, and abilities: from beginners to international competitors. All levels, from brand new to jiu jitsu all the way to black belt are welcome at any of our classes.
Our facility is modern, welcoming, and fun (and air conditioned!).
Read more about us in RI Monthly, GoLocalProv, and AARP. We have a 5-star rating on Google Maps with over 100 reviews. Check out our Instagram to get a feel for our space and our community don’t hesitate to be in touch.
Getting Started
Sign up for a membership online below. Each Friday, Providence BJJ offers a free class for the community and prospective members. We hope to see you there! If you’re unable to make it to our free Friday Class, you can come in for a free trial class during the week. For your first class you can either purchase a Gi to wear or rent one from the gym. Our goal is to make jiu jitsu welcoming and accessible to everyone. All classes are appropriate for beginners.
We love meeting new people! Please reach out if you have any questions or are not sure if jiu jitsu is right for you.
Before participating in class, please sign the following waiver .
People often wonder: What will my first class be like? We also encourage you to review our Community Tips and Guidelines.
Schedule
We have classes 7 days a week and will be adding even more times as we grow!
Adult Memberships
We hope you will join us! You can sign up below or just come to the gym before a class and we’ll get you signed up. At Providence BJJ we train in the Gi 7 days a week. You can purchase one online or rent a Gi from us below.
You can change or cancel your membership at any time. Please reference our cancellation policy here.
We are working to have the highest quality and most affordable jiu jitsu training in RI. Want to try it out before you sign up for a membership? Please join us at our free class for the community every Friday at 6PM. We’d love to meet you!
We also have membership discounts for people with limited income and can be flexible if you have special circumstances— please be in touch below!
For any membership related questions or requests please email our Operations Lead Taylor Brock.
Email: Taylor.providencebjj@gmail.com
Kids Classes
Our kids classes are designed to be fun and engaging and teach kids a love of jiu jitsu, movement, and personal growth.
Kids classes for ages 5-12 are on Tuesdays at 5pm and Saturdays at 10:30am. Learn more and signup here: Providence BJJ Kids Classes
Contact And Follow
Text or Call: 401-573-2523
Email Us: providencebjj@gmail.com
Instagram: @providencebjj
Founders and Instructors
Prof. Marco McWilliams
OWNER, HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Professor Marco McWilliams is a Black history scholar, writer, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Tim Burrill. He leverages 20 years of high level training, coaching, and competition experience. He values the moments when people find the courage to choose kindness.
Alonnie Stovall
Teaching Assistant
Alonnie Stovall is a social work student. She works to build community through actively engaging in Jujitsu, Tennis, Long-boarding and Photography. Alonnie values a healthy balance between courage and discipline.
Our Values
Our goal is to be a positive place for the entire community, offering jiu-jitsu and martial arts training in a beautiful, supportive space. Providence BJJ has a mission to center queer, trans, non-binary, women, and POC individuals and families while providing world-class jiu jitsu training with social and spiritual grounding.