Southern Rhode Island’s best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training is at Black Diamond Mixed Martial Arts.
As a student at BDMMA, here are some of the reasons that they stand above the rest:
- They use a strong curriculum to make sure beginners Master the Essential Techniques Fast
- They have high level instructors who are actual BJJ experts (winning National BJJ titles and submitting opponents in championship MMA matches)
- They have a genuine team atmosphere that is inviting and friendly, not competitive and mean like some other gyms
- Lastly, BDMMA cares about people with all kinds of aspirations, whether they want to just have fun and learn, be a competitor, or just get into shape. Everyone gets equal attention and different classes tailor to different people’s custom needs.
Not to mention the fact that after watching Coach Dan Faggella or Coach Tim O’Connell teach class – you KNOW its the real deal.
Coach Dan writes for national and even international Brazilian Jiu Jitsu publications (like Jiu Jitsu Magazine and MMA Sports Mag), and regularly teaches grappling seminars up and down the east coast. He is also a No Gi Pan American champion as of 2011 (very big deal tournament).

BJJ World Champion Jimmy Quinlan recommends Black Diamond MMA to all people looking for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Rhode Island!
Coach Tim is a pro MMA fighter who just loves teaching Jiu Jitsu. Having done well in both tournament BJJ and real cage fighting, Tim’s realistic view of grappling is great for self-defense, too.
They offer a 30 Day FREE Trial
Call them up now at 401-218-0203 and check out what they have to offer! It will be the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu decision you ever make!
Sincerely,
Nicolas B.
Writer, Black Diamond MMA Student
Mastery Level

You got a really useful blog. I have been here reading for about an hour. I am a newbie and your success is very much an inspiration for me.
Hi admin, I’m a student and close fnired of Master Ricardo and we believe your website is on of the most reliable and complete source of BJJ information on the web. We would like to know what do we need to do to include Master Ricardo on your list. He is a 5th degree black belt and the late Master Carslon Gracie, a member of the original Arrebentacao Carslon Gracie Team and teammate of many legends from that era. He also has a wealth of information about the beginning of the Jiu-Jiutsu / MMA explosion in Brazil. Thank you in advance,
Then can you please creroct Dave Camarillo’s BJJ tree.It says Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr > Ralph Gracie > Dave Camarillo
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Never done this, just started BJJ, about to do the p90x, and yoga is partefbbbf of that prgraom. Guess ill see if it works. I’m not flexible, nor in shape, and my legs hurt like hell the first day of BJJ class. 3 moves down. Yea, I got a very long way to go, before I can go to compatitions. Wish me luck and send me some love. The black belt is an accessory. The black belt with the gold bars, now that means something!