Checkmat Riverview Reviews

Jeremy Barnard

Great people and great training!!

Henry Burton Hyde

Great atmosphere for kids and adults brazilian jiu jitsu. Everyone is friendly and they get work done! My son and I just started in Checkmat Riverview Bjj and we look forward to it each week. Can’t recommend it enough.

Marcelo Hasimoto

Great place to train! The professor is highly skilled and helpful at all times. People are super friendly and respectful, which makes for a super safe and fun environment to train Brazilian jiu jitsu. BJJ is an excellent workout for body and mind, I definitely recommend!

Jake Williams

I’ve trained at many brazilian jiu jitsu gyms over the years and Checkmat Riverview Bjj is one of the best. Great instruction from professor Mauricio, welcoming environment with awesome training partners. Highly recommend training here!

Mike Powell

Had an awesome time training with my original BJJ professor, Mauricio Carra. Really a smooth, calm guy teaching a challenging sport... and thats exactly what you need!

Lester Mariano

Just recently moved to the area, and decided to try this Brazilian jiu jitsu gym. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the instructors are very knowledgeable. In addition, the gym itself is well maintained and clean. I’m looking forward to continuing my training here in Checkmat Riverview.

Jimmy Miller

Amazing staff. Lots of fun.

Jonathan Thyng

So far the experience has been great for my sons who are just starting out Brazilian jiu jitsu. Their pricing is reasonable and definitely worth checking out.

Lori Ferguson

Had my first visit there today and absolutely loved it! The mats are clean and the instructor is very nice. He does a great job of breaking down the lesson and staying patient. As a female, I appreciated the all-around professionalism from not only the instructor but the other people in the Brazilian jiu jitsu class as well. I will definitely be returning to Checkmat Riverview Bjj! 😊

Chris Monty

Professor Mauricio Carra is a true martial artist. Kind humble and deadly 😂. Anytime I’m in the area for work I try to visit Checkmat Riverview gym. Wonderful school and great training in a welcoming environment.

Chris Santos

Professor Mauricio is an excellent instructor. It doesn't matter if it's your first day or you have been training for years, Mauricio will treat you with the upmost respect and dedication. The jiu-jitsu instruction is superb and second to none. If you are in the area, I definitely recommend you to come train here.

Lang M

Mauricio Carra makes CheckMat Riverview the best Jiu Jitsu school in South Hillsborough County, and I believe the case can be made that it is one of the best schools in Central Florida; and if you are unfamiliar with the Jiu Jitsu scene along the I-4 corridor that’s saying a lot. There are some heavy hitters in this part of the state. There are many schools with legit instructors, but I choose to have my family train at CheckMat because of the quality of instruction and service offered by Mauricio. He is a No-Gi Pan Am champ, a world champion, and a Léo Vieira black belt with a Rolls Gracie lineage. If you are unfamiliar with all this insider lingo let me put it another way, Mauricio treats every student like they are important. It doesn’t matter if he only has one student competing at a tournament, I’ve seen him give up a Saturday and drive across the state to support just one student. That kind of dedication is rare and it is the reason why I trust Mauricio to teach my son and daughter.

Jeremy Barnard

Great people and great training!!

Holmstrom John

Training here for a while. Great place won several gold and silver medals while training her.

Danielle Holmstrom

just started attending classes and Jeremy and the rest of the crew have made me feel really welcomed. As a newbie, they have taken the time to work with and motivate me. It has been over a year and a half since I actively did BJJ, and I need a lot of work. Since joining this gym I feel highly motivated to get back on track and continue training to become better.

Liam O'Brien

Professor Jeremy made it known to me when I first started at the gym, that we are a family and this is our home. He teaches us that there are more things to learn in Jiu Jitsu than guards and submissions, that there are lessons and philosophies we can apply to everything you do. We as a family treat everyone with kindness and respect with respect on and off the mats. The environment is great for practitioners of all levels, and the workouts are absolutely savage. I’m proud to be a part of the family.

Rachel Ramos

Excellent gym, instructor is knowledgeable and cares about student improvement. If your looking for a great environment and a well know gym, this is the place for you. Checkmat is internationally known for being the to tier in BJJ practitioners and Instructors. Come check it out you can try them out for yourself see what all the fuss is about. They offer classes for adults and children as well.

Mike Powell

Had an awesome time training with my original BJJ professor, Mauricio Carra. Really a smooth, calm guy teaching a challenging sport... and thats exactly what you need!

Daniel J. Sanfellipo

Loved this school. Professor Jeremy is a legit black belt. He welcomed me for a visit and I had a blast rolling with his team. Lol I’ll be back next week. Osss....

Anna Taylor

We love Checkmat!❣️Jeremy is by far the best coach. My daughter was one of the first kids to join and has been a member since October of 2019. She enjoys going and has built up a lot of confidence and strength. It is a great atmosphere for kids to have fun but still work on becoming their better self.

Austin Syvertson

Very professional atmosphere with instructors who genuinely love to help and take their time with answering any questions and personally 1 on 1 showing movements to help their students understand and succeed. Jeremy & his wife Vanessa do an amazing job with making all students feel welcomed whether you’re a beginner or advanced.

Danielle Loftis

I just started attending classes and Jeremy and the rest of the crew have made me feel really welcomed. As a newbie, they have taken the time to work with and motivate me. It has been over a year and a half since I actively did BJJ, and I need a lot of work. Since joining this gym I feel highly motivated to get back on track and continue training to become better.

Michael Scott

I’m not sure who will see this post, but I wanted to tell anyone who looks up this Jiu Jitsu school that this is Exactly the kind of environment I recommend to anyone who wants to learn the art without being judged or looked down on in any way shape or fashion. The men and women at Checkmat Riverview, smart, polite, and humble. It makes it easy to fit in with the class no matter your skill level. The instructors are so patient, and as a beginner that patience is much needed and appreciated. Thank you

Ismael Sanchez

I just moved out here in August. I was looking for a good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school and this school had just opened up. I was pleased to find out the black belt, Jeremy, was from California and a well known school (Checkmat). I decided to try it out. I met Jeremy and I have nothing but good things to say about him. Great personality, easy going, knowledgeable, and just a good person in general. I definitely recommend the school. It’s brand new so it’s small but I know it will grow.

JD Strickland

I have trained a lot of different schools. Jeremy is by far the most accommodating instructor I have encountered. If you are thinking about doing BJJ I highly recommend Checkmat Riverview!!!

Alex Nieman

Great atmosphere with a motivating teacher and by extension students

Kate Nieman

Love love this group. my son has been there since September and enjoys going and learning a new health level of mental and physical. amazing!!!!

Joyelle Gardiner

Finding Checkmat Riverview was a stroke of luck and it came right on time for me. I was in need of a push to rev up my weight loss journey... Jiu Jitsu and Jeremy was the answer.
He is passionate about the subject as any good teacher should be. He is super patient in explaining all the moves we're learning at the time. While I can't get into some of those moves, he helps modify for me.
They make you feel like family once your foot steps on the mats.

Anna Taylor

We love Checkmat!❣️Jeremy is by far the best coach. My daughter was one of the first kids to join and has been a member since October of 2019. She enjoys going and has built up a lot of confidence and strength. It is a great atmosphere for kids to have fun but still work on becoming their better self.

Philip Mcniff

Being new to BJJ and going to your first classes can be intimidating. But Jeremy and the family at checkmat riverview are welcoming and make the environment learner friendly. They really bring you in with open arms. The checkmat riverview school is full of positive energy and outstanding team spirit. I feel blessed to be apart of this am amazing school.

Joy Gardiner

You know you have an awesome teacher when you're learning, laughing, sweating and getting you butt handed to you all at the same time. Always learn a ton and have a great time in the process.

Michael Scott

I recommend Checkmat for the person who wants to learn Traditional BJJ, the ones who want to get fit in mind as well as body. For anyone who has issues with depression or anxiety. For the people who could just use a boost of confidence. The folks who have no feeling of purpose in life. I recommend Checkmat to any law enforcement workers who would like to learn how to safely subdue a perp without another officer’s assistance. Hell, if you just want to go to a place and pass time where nobody judges you matter what your walk of life is.

Jesse Thomas

Back in September 2019, we signed our son up for BJJ. Desperate to find something to get him into that would help with his obedience and focus and am incredible thankful for professor Jeremy and his BJJ class. Jeremy shows a level of care to each and every one of his students and makes class not only about learning new techniques but also fun for all. As a parent observing each class is a blast. These kids put in a lot of hard work and watching them master these techniques is a rewarding experience. We cant thank professor Jeremy enough for all that he has done for our son.

Austin Syvertson

Very professional atmosphere with instructors who genuinely love to help and take their time with answering any questions and personally 1 on 1 showing movements to help their students understand and succeed in Brazilian jiu jitsu Jeremy & his wife Vanessa do an amazing job with making all students feel welcomed whether you’re a beginner or advanced.

Mark C

What a great place to train brazilian jiu jitsu! Everyone is super nice and makes you feel like family. Professor Jeremy is patient and takes his time for those who need extra attention when they can’t get a move right. He’s very keen on knowing when to speed up the learning process or slow it down if needed. I have been looking for a place to train and I’m so glad to have found Checkmat Bjj.

Matt Butler

Excellent atmosphere for kids and adults. The instructor and the class makes this a great experience each week. My son and I just started a few weeks ago in Brazilian jiu jitsu and we feel so at home with our new team. Nothing is gimmicky either, you get real work in every class and those kids get after it!

Matt Cruz

I just moved to Florida in February and after trying out different Brazilian jiu jitsu schools, I came across Checkmat Riverview Bjj and after training there I knew this school was going be my new place to train!

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