You guys are great in business, customer service, welcoming, training. You are putting a hard work with a shot of smile and love in peoples faces. I appreciate The way you are treating your customers as one family my kids are very happy. keep up with the good work. WE LOVE YOU GUYS💯 .

We have been proud parents of RMA Jiu Jitsu for 9 years now. We knew that the school had the best reputation in town, but its one thing to hear about it, and its another thing to experience it. We are greatly thankful to Professor Marcelo and Coach John for being such outstanding individuals. Such good role models. It is a local family owned business that pours their love and dedication into the kids. Their respect towards every single parent/Students is greatly appreciated. Kids dont just train here. They become a better person in many aspects of life. Thank you for being so dedicated, capable and thank you for your guidance to our children.

I lived in Nolensville during the first half of 2021 and trained at RMA during that time. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Professor Ribeiro is a fantastic instructor and has done a great job creating a positive training environment. Everyone I trained with had a positive attitude and was ready/excited to learn.Professor Ribeiro’s son, Jonathan, is a fantastic instructor himself as well as Coach Steve. Professor’s wife, Renata, as well as the rest of the staff were always accommodating and great to talk to. All in all, this is a great academy because of the people working there. If I am ever back in Nolensville, I will definitely be training here again. Thanks RMA!

I had trained out a few jujitsu studios before moving to Nolensville. New York City, New Jersey, and Texas, but none of them made me feel more welcomed than when I walked through the doors of the RMA Jiu Jitsu Academy. You instantly feel like part of the RMA family when you are there. I was very grateful for this because I knew no one when I moved here. Now I feel like I’ve had made friends I’ll have for the rest of my life. Professor Marcelo is incredibly knowledgeable and is brilliant in the way he breaks down the art of Jiu Jitsu to his students. He knows how to meet someone where they are at, challenge them and make them better. I can’t tell you enough how grateful I am that this level of an academy is in my home town. If you have any interest at all in trying out BJJ I highly recommend you start here. You will not regret it!

RMA Jiu Jitsu is fantastic! I have been coming here for the last six months and am so impressed by how well it is run. Professor Marcelo is a great teacher and he and the entire staff set a very positive atmosphere for the whole gym. I would recommend RMA to anyone who is interested in Jiu Jitsu, regardless of their experience with the sport.

My husband and boys have had a great experience at RMA Jui Jitsu Academy. The instructors are top notch - very knowledgeable and professional. It’s family owned and welcoming. It’s an incredibly positive training environment.

I started with no experience in Jiu-Jitsu with the goal to learn self-defense and lose weight. In less than 1yr I lost over 40 pounds and feel healthier. I was hesitant in signing up since I’m over 35 and beginner in Jiu-Jitsu and now I look forward to come to class every week. Prof Marcelo is very experienced and patient in teaching. Glad I found this place!

RMA Jiu Jitsu is fun for the whole family! Prof Marcello and the whole RMA family excel at creating welcoming, fun atmosphere to learn and push yourself. Both the kids and adult programs are top notch!

Such a great family environment. Professor Marcelo has over 20yrs experience in teaching Martial Arts which is so rare to find. We are so happy to be here.

My husband and both children have been training at RMA for years and love it! Their knowledge is amazing and we have loved getting to know the whole family! Highly recommend!

RMA has a family atmosphere! You feel you are coming home to family when you walk through the doors! Professor Marcelo is an excellent teacher! He has helped my children learn and gain confidence in not only jiu jitsu, but in every day life. Jiu Jitsu is the best activity for mind, body and spirit and there is no better place to learn than RMA.

A Great place to experience world class JIU JITSU instruction and improved self confidence! Female friendly too! An unbelievably welcoming atmosphere with incredible friendships and instruction from the best in the world. Marcelo Ribeiro is so full of positive energy it permeates throughout. He and his family have a clear gift to teach and work with children for the instruction of this fine art form. My daughter (and I) love every second we get to spend with Marcelo and his family.

My son has enjoyed his jiu jitsu classes for more than a year now and is still excited to go to class every time. He is making new friends in a positive environment. The jiu jitsu training itself is high quality training from true experts in the field. In addition to the jiu jitsu fundamentals, more generally it teaches self control and discipline, which can improve a childs behavior outside of the sport. Very much recommend this group!

I really love this place, it holds so many memories and it is great for fitness. You feel like you are part of a family when you are there, I would say all in all it is worth every cent going there.

RMA has made a significant impact on my son both physically and emotionally. I highly recommend using RMA.

My 6 year old son and I are both students at RMA, and I cannot speak highly enough about how wonderful our experience has been. Professor Marcelo is an exceptional teacher. My son loves his classes, which are both effective and fun, and the difference in my sons confidence level after a few short weeks of training was noticeable.As an adult student, I can tell you the instruction is top-notch, and the environment Professor Marcelo has created encourages both growth and camaraderie. It really feels like a big family here.We love RMA. I recommend this school enthusiastically for students of all ages and experience levels.

Starting my Jiu Jitsu journey at RMA has been the best decision Ive ever made. My wife and sons train here and it has been, hands-down, the best decision weve made. Personally, I feel more confident in many ways, Ive lost 30 lbs, and have made many friends along the way. Professor Ribiero is a very knowledgeable and amazing teacher, and we have benefited from his guidance greatly. RMA is like a family, and its been a blessing to us.

The RMA family are exceptional. I’ve watched my kids confidence and esteem grow over the past two years and see their determination and perseverance continuing to develop. Professor Marcelo has an absolute passion for Jiu Jitsu and for teaching. His family all help with lessons and support and are genuine, great people. Whether you’re looking for something to get yourself or your kids a little more active or you want competition level skills I can’t say enough good things about my experiences here over the past 2+ years.

My son has trained Jiu Jitsu at RMA for almost four years now. Professor Marcelo is an incredible teacher and is truly remarkable with children. His balance of patience and firmness is exactly what helps kids thrive there. My son learns respect, discipline, perseverance, and confidence through his training at RMA. He has even used his Jiu Jitsu training to stop aggressive behavior he’s encountered at school.

My son has been training under professor Marcelo for a little over 7 years. He has learned valuable life lessons in self defense, respect, dedication, and leadership while having fun and making lifelong friends. RMA is a clean, fun, family oriented gym that has become a second home to our son. Professor Marcelo has a passion for teaching Jiu Jitsu and it shows in his students. The instruction is second to none in my opinion.

RMA Jiu Jitsu Nolensville is a rare find these days. It is essentially one big wonderful family. The owners are incredibly welcoming and they make all the members part of their family. My son has been going over the last 3 years and I’m amazed at how much he’s grown in strength but more importantly in character. It is a perfect place for boys and girls (an adults if you’re up for it) to learn valuable life lessons about discipline, hard work, and achievement. All the while learning a great martial arts skill. The RMA team is unparalleled when it comes to the sophistication and knowledge of their training and it shows. Just attend the next tournament and you’ll see the RMA talent in winning fashion. I’m grateful for their service and the impact they’ve had on my son and our family. They will always be family to us.

Love love love RMA! It has become a second family in a season where my family and I really needed one! Professor and his family are incredible. Encouraging, kind, and obviously extremely knowledgeable and wants to see you succeed! The other coaches are great! Love the family atmosphere and the friendships formed through training has been amazing! My daughter and I train, and just started my son in the kids class! BJJ family here!! ♥️

Professor Marcelo is an outstanding instructor and RMA is a top notch organization. The entire Ribeiro family lives Jiu Jitsu and it comes out in their passion for the art. If your looking for a quality school with wonderful people, both students and instructors, this is your place. I wish id started years ago.

The Professor is an amazing instructor. I’m 5 classes in and loving the experience. It’s an incredible workout and gives me knowledge to last a lifetime.

If your looking for a place to train you have got to come here!!! The training is great for every skill level and alot of time slots to work for any schedule. Once you walk in you feel like part of the family.

I appreciate you, Professor Marcelo, dad. You made me a champion on and off the mats. Appreciate your knowledge and your eager to always teach all of us, the newest and most effective technic.

Outstanding! The atmosphere at facilities really determines your experience. As an older student and as a physical therapist, I am there to learn and not get hurt. Professor Marcelo sets the tone for a nurturing, engaging and great learning experience. I not only feel comfortable training there but also have my son training there as well. True a diamond in the ruff. Thank you Professor for all that you have taught me and my son.

I have been training at RMA for almost 3 years. It has been a great experience training under professor, he’s one of the best in the jiu jitsu world. As well as getting to know his great family that’s there every day. The gym is family friendly, clean and makes all levels feel comfortable from day 1. Highly recommend RMA.

Great place to change your life! RMA jiu-jitsu is a place to get in shape, make great friends, and learn how to defend yourself. Professor Marcelo is a humble teacher that will teach you the art of Jiu-Jitsu in a way that you can apply it to other parts of your life.RMA is a very welcoming environment for everyone.. If you are thinking about it, then you should call and schedule a class. Your future “self” will be very proud of you, you just don’t know it yet.

Our family has had the pleasure of being part of this wonderful business for almost 2 years now. Our children have not only learned excellent Jujitsu skills but the instructors have also taught them important and vital life lessons as well. Rio Martial Arts is a family just as much as it is a school. We feel blessed to have found such a nurturing and extremely professional place to be a part of! If youre looking for a place for you or your kids to learn look no further!! Rio Martial Arts Academy is THE BEST!!

Professor Marcelo is one of the best teachers and people I have ever met. He teaches with such enthusiasm and makes the training and gym such a nice family-oriented friendly environment. I trained with him when I was 11 and before I thought competing was scary and he made competition fun and because of him I compete to this day! Very grateful and thankful to have such an influential person like Marcelo in my life! If you are in the Tennessee area of his academy it is a necessity you go train with him! You will not regret!!!!

Great academy! Very friendly people and a lot of talent! A lot of great girls and guys roll here so if you are a girl, dont let that deter you. There is a very respectful and calm atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Thank you for yalls help. Cheers!

Less than half a year into my jiu jitsu journey, I moved to Tennessee for 3 months for school. While in TN, I trained very often at RMA, even going on to participate in my first tournament as an RMA team member! The environment is perfect, Professor Marcelos instruction is top notch, and his coaches and other students will eagerly help you learn all you can from each class! Beyond the instruction, I feel Ive forever become a member of the RMA family! Everyone there is so supportive and kind, but not afraid to bring the heat when its time to roll! I am now back home in CT, and just received my blue belt a few weeks ago. RMA has and always will be a huge part of my journey! I cant wait to visit again!

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Great Jiu Jitsu Gym!!! My wife, two sons and I all really enjoy training here!

Rio Martial Arts Academy is an incredible environment for training. Professional, friendly, and family oriented, it represents a wonderful opportunity to relax and to detoxify after a hard day at work. I trained as much as I can with my daughter Greta and Professor Marcelo is always there helping us to improve.I highly recommend this Academy. Just a fantastic place.Aurelio GalliProfessor of Physiology and PsychiatryAssociate Director of the Vanderbilt Brain InstituteCo-Director of the Neuroscience Program in Substance AbusePresident of the Middle Tennessee Chapter Society for Neuroscience

My son has been going here for a little over 4 years and I can honestly say its been one of the best decisions weve ever made. Hes learned so much from the staff there. Hes not only learning how to defend himself but also many other things such as discipline, respect, and confidence! Marcelo and his staff are great with the kids and he has always treated us like family!! I recommend Rio Material Arts to all of my friends and family!!!

The team at Rio Martial Arts Academy is amazing!! They are some of the most genuine people I know and they really care about each one of the students. You will not find a better group of guys and girls than the adults and kids that train here. It really feels like a family.The facility is always kept in good shape and the mats are sprayed and cleaned everyday. RMA is a terrific place to train!!

I’ve been training jiu jitsu my whole life and I have learned everything I know from professor Marcelo(my dad) We have many different classes depending upon age and skill level for students to fit in perfectly. Come try us out I promise you will like it!😁

Its great! The professors are so close and friendly with the students. As a student, I know how well the professors encourage and get to know you. This academy Is very lucky to have the teachers and service up has now.

RMA offers World-Class instruction in a family environment. 5 Stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I can’t say enough positive things about RMA Nolensville and Brentwood. I am a 50 yr old father of 3. My 11 yr old son started taking classes about a year and half ago. It is been an awesome experience for him. He has learned Jui Jitsu and so much more about himself and life. So much in fact, that it inspired me to start. Yes, a 50 yr old out of shape dad!! The main reason behind the awesome experience is Prof. Marcelo Ribeiro and his family. This is more than just a gym teaching a martial art. Prof. Marcelo is an amazing instructor that goes way above and beyond just teaching Jiu Jitsu. He REALLY cares for his students. He has a sincere very genuine concern for their well being while training and learning Jiu Jitsu. After attending classes for about 6 months I had my 50 yr old physical. My blood pressure was lower, my cholesterol was better and I had dropped a few pounds. My doctor asked what lifestyle changes I had made...the only thing different from the year before was doing Jui Jitsu with Prof Marcelo. He was amazed! I would highly recommend coming and trying a free class. You will not be disappointed and I bet you will sign up. No matter your age, sex, race or physical condition or ability....every new student is welcomed by the Prof Marcelo, his family and other students. RMA Nolensville isn’t a gym it is a community.

My 11-year-old has been taking jiu jitsu classes here for just over six months, and it has been a terrific experience. Professor Marcelo clearly cares about *all* of his students - he doesnt focus solely on the students who win competitions, but gives praise and constructive criticism to all, including kids (like my son) who are not in it to compete. He emphasizes respect and hard work, but he and the coaches also take time to have fun with the kids.

RIO has been a fantastic experience for my 6 yr old son. Hes been going for 18 monthand cant get enough. They provide a perfect blend of discipline and fun. Strongly recommend this for all parents looking for a positive expeerience for their children, boys or girls.

I personally highly recommend anyone that is interested in Brazilian Juijitsu Should go to Rio martial arts academy . I have 3 son that goes there . My 2 oldest been there for 6 yrs now . They come home and tell me every day that they love training with there Professor Marcelo!! They even say that Professor and his wife Renata is there 2nd family . That tell you how much they love that place . The technic and skill he put his time out and train the kids . My boys learn so much from him . He put his love and time in each and every kid . I never once see him in 6 yrs with a mad face . They are very good and honest . I voucher Rio Martial arts academy!!!!!! Love you Professor and Renata 😘😘😘😘. Thank you again for promoting my oldest son Lance to become Jr.coaching ... you dont know how much it means to him . He say 6 yrs of being with Professor Marcelo training hard to get where hes at ... my oldest have tantrum when he was young . Since the day he walk into Rio martial arts academy he become humble and very discipline !!!

Great place to get in shape and learn BJJ.Very friendly and nice professors (Black Belts).

I took my daughter to Professor Marcelo for her first lesson in BJJ when she was barely 4 yrs old. She had tons of fun, got to practice jiu jitsu, and overall was cared for as if she was family. They do a great job working with any age, but their kids program was phenomenal, and I highly recommend it both as a parent and as a former competitor in BJJ.

Simply the very best instruction you can get in the Nashville area. Classes are taught by a high level black belt with decades of experience. The academy is an upbeat family friendly environment that is great for children, teens, and adults who want to learn self defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. My children and I have been training here for two years and the experience has been absolutely fantastic. Professor Marcelo is patient, detailed, and disciplined. Yet, he makes learning fun and exciting. My children look forward to training and it has helped them to become more respectful and confident kids.This is my third year training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A couple years ago we moved from Michigan to Tennessee and while house hunting we met Professor Marcelo and his family. They are truly wonderful people and made us feel right at home. For them, BJJ is a family affair and they live and breathe it every day. They helped to make our transition to the Nashville area much easier. The academy has become a major part of our life and they have become like family to us. We couldnt be happier with our decision to join!

This year makes four years that I have been training under Professor Marcelo. I cant begin to explain just how huge a positive influence that he, and his school have been for me and my family.For those that dont know what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is, or how a school like RIO Martial Arts works, let me take a moment to explain. This is not like a normal gym membership where nobody knows you, or other martial arts where after a few years you learn about all there is to learn. There is a massive level of trust between EVERYONE at our school. Everyone is treated with respect and encourages each other to get better. Just by the very nature of how we train trust and respect are a requirement. I feel like I am part of a family. RIO Martial Arts Academy is my tribe.Here is the other thing. BJJ has a depth to it that is amazing. I have been doing this for almost four years and I feel like I have only scratched the surface of what it is. If you think that you can come in, take a few months of classes and now your are the next UFC Champ, well, I dont think that this is the place for you. If, however you want to learn learn something that will continually challenge you and train full blast in a safe and trusting environment among amazing people. Well then I look forward to seeing you in class.Professor Marcelo has created a really special place. I look forward to going to train today!

Jiu jitsu was not my idea. Especially not for a 4 year old. My sons dad took us to different gyms around Nashville. When he finally choose Rio I could see why. Professor Marcelo was very engaging and answered my questions. I watched as he worked with the students. I was impressed that he knew all of their names! But more impressed at how he was concerned about each student. He knew how to make each lesson applicable to each student. Wow! As my son started training I was still not sold on jiu jitsu. After about 5 months of training, at 4 yrs old, my son won his first tournament, in all categories. At the tournament I was so impressed with the professors individual coaching and affection. It didnt take long for me to see the many benefits of jiu jitsu. Unfortunately, After training with RMA 5 years, we moved out of state. My son started at a new gym recommended by Professor Marcelo as one of the best in the US. While I watched my son roll with his new team, i could not stop thinking about how grateful i was for Prof Marcelo and Team Rio. At Rio Martial Arts we were more than a team, we were a family. I dont think there is a better gym out there. The inclusive, caring environment is what makes this gym Nashvilles Best for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I dont think my son wouldve had the success that he has with another gym. They are just awesome. Seriously. As a teacher, I appreciate that Rio Martial Arts is dedicated to their students first. Come try a lesson, you wont leave.