Combat Sports Gyms in Rio de Janeiro
Looking to train MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai or Boxing in Rio de Janeiro? FightAtlas has curated the best combat sports gyms in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilfor travelers and locals alike.
3 gyms
RFT Botafogo
📍 R. General Polidoro, 83 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22280-002, Brazil
The Botafogo district is home to one of the best No-Gi clubs. Luta Livre classes are available at RFT Botafogo, and many say it’s the best place to train without kimonos in Rio. You can also train striking sports in this academy.
Fightzone (Checkmat)
📍 R. Francisco Sá, 36 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22080-010, Brazil
Fight Zone is the home base of Checkmat in Rio de Janeiro. It is run by Ricardo Vieira and houses many top athletes like Marina Ribeiro and Jackson Sousa. This gym is located at the end of Copacabana close to Ipanema.
Brazilian Black Belt
📍 R. Visc. de Pirajá, 151/201 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22410-003, Brazil
Founded by Felipe Costa, this gym is amazing with foreigners looking to train. Easy to access, the gym is in Ipanema and has many disciplines you can try with great coaches.