Rio Jiu Jitsu is your home for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense in Southeast Aurora.
06/04/2026
Most people quit Jiu Jitsu long before the techniques ever work.
Not because they’re weak…
Because the art forces you to confront frustration, ego, discomfort, inconsistency, and yourself.
The ones who make it through aren’t always the most athletic or talented.
They’re the ones who keep showing up after bad rounds, injuries, plateaus, and self doubt.
Every black belt is just a white belt that survived the epic process.
06/01/2026
Monday afternoon session ✅
05/29/2026
Thursday night Gi class 🔥
05/28/2026
Wednesday night fundamentals.
05/23/2026
This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
To all veterans, active service members, and military families — thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to something greater than yourselves.
At Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, we are grateful for the freedoms that allow us to build community, pursue discipline, and come together every day on the mats.
This weekend we remember the fallen.
We honor the brave.
And we remain forever grateful.
Happy Memorial Day from the Rio family. 🇺🇸🙏
05/20/2026
Rio 10-13 yr old class !
Afternoon rolls between meetings—because sometimes the best reset isn’t coffee, it’s getting choked a little.
Back to the grind sharper, calmer, and harder to stress.
Open mats have a way of keeping you honest. Different styles, different looks, different problems to solve. It’s a humbling reminder that in jiu jitsu the learning never stops. If you stay committed to showing up, practicing, and staying curious, the progress will always be there.
Train Jiu-Jitsu so if life ever gets physical, you don’t panic — you execute. Confidence built on reps, not luck.
02/14/2026