Wilmington · Delaware

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Riverfront Jiu Jitsu

IndependentEst. 2020

512 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801

5.0153 reviews · via Google

About Riverfront Jiu Jitsu

Riverfront Jiu Jitsu opened in January 2020 at 512 Justison St in Wilmington, DE, run by husband-and-wife owners Billy Shaw (black belt, 2019, under Alexandre Quintella) and Elyse Shaw (purple belt). The timetable covers gi, no-gi, wrestling for jiu jitsu, leg locks, takedown/judo, competition class, practical application and mobility, plus a women's program and kids classes split into Tiny, Little Otters (5-8) and Otters (9-13). It is a We Defy approved school with a large law-enforcement and veteran membership, states a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and unsafe behaviour, and does not accept walk-ins - visitors must message first.

Pricing

Memberships

Adult Month to Month1-mo commit · Unlimited access to all classes and open mats; no contract, cancel any time with email notice before the next billing.
$165/mo
Adult Unlimited Membership - 6 month contract6-mo commit
$150/mo
Adult Unlimited Membership - 12 month contract12-mo commit
$135/mo

Programs & discounts

Kids Unlimited MembershipKids · Little Otters (5-8) and Otters (9-13), Monday and Thursday, 45 minutes. "Kids Memberships have no contract!"
$119/mo
Womens Program Unlimited MembershipWomen's · Unlimited access to the women's-only classes (self defense and sport jiu jitsu, No Gi attire). Auto-renews monthly.
$119/mo

Visits & passes

10 class punch card5- or 10-class virtual punch cards are offered; only the 10-class price is printed. Open mat does not count against punch card classes.
$120 pack
5 private Lessons (20% off)Booked by email; availability varies by coach.
$300 pack
Trial class
A free trial class is offered but must be arranged first - "We do not allow walk ins. If you want to try a free class, drop in or come to open mat you must message or email us first". Trial students wear athletic clothing; enrolled students train gi once a week.
Contract
Month-to-month

Programs

  • Gi
  • No-Gi
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Competition
  • Women's
  • Wrestling
  • Judo
  • Self-Defense
  • Open Mat

Weekly Schedule

Full schedule →
6:00 AM
Beginners No Gi Jiu Jitsu
4:30 PM
Little Otters Gi Jiu Jitsu (6-9)
5:15 PM
Otters Gi Jiu Jitsu (9-13)
6:00 PM
Beginners Gi Jiu Jitsu

Instructors

Billy ShawBlack Belt
head

Lineage: Carlson Gracie → Ricardo De La Riva → Alexey Cruz-Pickerell → Alexandre Quintella

Elyse ShawPurple Belt
co-owner

Lineage: Billy Shaw

Sean AllenBlack Belt
jiu jitsu instructor

Lineage: Carlson Gracie → Ricardo De La Riva → Luíz Vicente da Silva Júnior

Nick ManciniBrown Belt
Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu instructor
Ryan StarkBrown Belt
jiu jitsu instructor

Lineage: Alexandre Quintella

Janelle MaloneBlue Belt
kids jiu jitsu instructor
Benjamin SalibaBlue Belt
kids jiu jitsu instructor

Lineage: Billy Shaw

Randel AbrenicaBlue Belt
kids jiu jitsu instructor

Lineage: Billy Shaw

Daniel HayesBlue Belt
kids jiu jitsu instructor

Lineage: Billy Shaw

Cadence YuBlue Belt
kids jiu jitsu instructor

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Riverfront Jiu Jitsu cost?+

Monthly membership at Riverfront Jiu Jitsu ranges from $135 to $165 per month.

Does Riverfront Jiu Jitsu offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Riverfront Jiu Jitsu offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Riverfront Jiu Jitsu?+

The head instructor is Billy Shaw, a black belt with lineage through Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, Carlson Gracie.

Does Riverfront Jiu Jitsu have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Riverfront Jiu Jitsu offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Riverfront Jiu Jitsu have open mat?+

Yes, Riverfront Jiu Jitsu runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.

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