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Mat Queens Women's Jiu Jitsu
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Mat Queens Women's Jiu Jitsu

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About

Mat Queens Women's Jiu Jitsu at Riverfront BJJ in Wilmington, DE offers training in multiple martial arts disciplines including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and karate. The gym features a diverse coaching team with instructors holding various belt ranks from blue to brown, including specialized kids' instructors and experienced martial artists like Ryan Stark who brings a 4th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do. The facility maintains a clean, welcoming environment that accommodates practitioners of all skill levels and backgrounds.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the gym's empowering women's community built on inclusivity, safety, and support. Reviewers highlight feeling welcomed and challenged regardless of skill level, with specific appreciation for owner Elyse Shaw's leadership and the combination of skilled coaching with supportive teammates. Many mention the clean facility and growing community of women of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds training together. Several reviewers explicitly recommend the gym to both newcomers and experienced practitioners, describing it as a comfortable home where members support each other's growth in jiu jitsu and self-defense skills.

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Katie Butera

10 months ago

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This is an amazing women’s jiu jitsu community. Elyse leads a strong women’s program built on inclusivity, safety, passion, and empowerment. You will feel welcome and supported every training session. Whether you’re new to the sport, a seasoned vet, or just visiting the area, highly highly recommend training at Mat Queens @Riverfront BJJ

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Elizabeth Thompson

10 months ago

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The Mat Queens, Riverfront BJJ's women's community, is my favorite part of our gym's culture! I've been training here for 6 months, and the combination of skilled coaching, supportive teammates, and the joy of working hard together is truly special. Come try a class today!

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Cynthia Papettas

10 months ago

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I have been at Riverfront Jiu Jitsu for a year, and a part of Mat Queens since the women’s program began. This is such a kind and inclusive group of women, all challenging and supporting each other to be better jiu jitsu practitioners, and learning ways to better defend ourselves. Whether you’re visiting locally or looking for a jiu jitsu home, this will surely be the place for you!

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Erin Orange

9 months ago

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Come train with the Mat Queens of Riverfront Jiu-Jitsu! RJJ is a clean, welcoming gym with a supportive community. The women’s group continues to grow and has women of all ages, sizes, and skill levels. There’s almost always at least one woman on the mat. Try a women-only or co-ed class!

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Janelle Cecchini

10 months ago

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This is a positive empowering women’s only jiu jitsu community out of Riverfront Jiu Jitsu out of Wilmington, DE. I have been with RJJ as one of their first female members. I have watched this community grow and it is truly something special. If you have been wanting to try something new or challenge yourself and get out of your comfort zone; this is the group that is welcoming and will make you feel comfortable and at home. Come join our girl gang.

Contact

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512 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 5:00 – 7:30 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM

Saturday: 8:30 – 11:00 AM

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Chris Williams

Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Brown Belt

Bio coming soon.

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Janelle Malone

Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Purple Belt

Purple belt who started training in 2019. Advocate for children learning jiu jitsu. Law enforcement officer with defensive tactics training. U.S. Army veteran and We Defy ambassador.

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Brian Kline

Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Blue Belt

Blue belt with almost 6 years at Riverfront. Teaches kids classes. Passionate about Gi Jiu Jitsu.

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Randel Abrenica

Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Blue Belt

Blue belt under Billy Shaw. WeDefy Ambassador. Over 13 years in Law Enforcement as a Field Training Officer and FLETC Control Tactics Instructor.

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Elyse Shaw

Owner and Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Purple Belt

Co-owner of Riverfront Jiu Jitsu. Head instructor for the women's program and mobility class. Assistant coach for the kids program. Competitive purple belt who competes regularly.

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Ryan Stark

Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Brown Belt, 4th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do

Brown belt with nine years of BJJ experience. Specializes in leg locks and triangles. Began teaching in karate before focusing on jiu jitsu.

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Daniel Hayes

Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Blue Belt

Blue belt under Billy Shaw. Began training Muay Thai at age 8. Kids instructor for both age groups and has taken on a leadership role at the gym.

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Cadence Yu

Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Blue Belt

Blue belt who started BJJ in 2013. Coached 3-5 year olds for five years. Also an accomplished aerialist and trained in Capoeira.

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Benjamin Saliba

Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Blue Belt

Blue belt under Billy Shaw since 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Firearms Instructor and CPR/AED/First Aid instructor. Competes in local competitions.