🥋 Join the University of Rhode Island Judo & Jiujitsu Club Team at Elevate
University of Rhode Island undergraduate and graduate students now have a powerful new home for martial arts: The URI Judo and Jiujitsu Club Team at Elevate Dojo.
Whether you’re looking for a competitive team experience, a way to stay active, or a supportive community where you can challenge yourself, the partnership between URI and Elevate Dojo (Exeter, RI) creates an accessible, inclusive, high-impact training environment for every skill level.
Why Train with the URI Club Team at Elevate?
1. World-Class Coaching & Olympic-Level Lineage
Elevate Dojo is led by Brett Robichaud, a 2nd-degree Judo black belt under Olympic Coach Serge Bouyssou and a long-time martial artist with decades of experience in Judo, Jiujitsu, and teaching.
Students benefit from structured instruction based on:
Technical mastery
Safety and injury-prevention
Leadership, discipline, and personal growth
Competition-ready fundamentals
Training sessions blend traditional martial arts with modern coaching methods, ensuring every student improves quickly and sustainably.
2. A Community That Feels Like a Real Team
URI students often describe Elevate as:
A home away from campus
A supportive training fellowship
A place to grow physically, mentally, and socially
There’s no ego, no intimidation — just encouragement, hard work, and shared goals.
3. For All Experience Levels
Whether you are:
Brand-new to martial arts,
Looking to get back into training, or
An experienced Judoka or Jiujitsu practitioner…
There is a place for you.
Beginners receive step-by-step fundamentals, while advanced students push their skills through higher-level technique, randori, sparring, and competition development.
4. A Perfect Fit for Busy College Schedules
We understand student life — exams, work, clubs, and everything in between.
That’s why training times and structure are designed to support your academic success:
Multiple weekly practices
Flexible attendance
Opportunities to cross-train in both Judo and Jiujitsu
Optional competition pathways
College is stressful — training at Elevate helps you stay grounded, strong, and focused.
🔥 What Training Looks Like
The Club Team Practices Include:
Judo
Throws & takedowns
Breakfalls & movement
Grip-fighting strategy
Randori (live training)
Competition prep
Brazilian Jiujitsu
Submissions, escapes, sweeps
Positional strategy
Flow rolling
Tournament preparation
Gi and No-Gi options
Students can join one or both disciplines depending on their goals.
🧠 Beyond the Mat: Leadership, Confidence & Well-Being
Elevate Dojo isn’t just a martial arts school — it’s a training environment built on:
Respect
Discipline
Community
Mind-Body-Spirit alignment
URI students gain:
Stronger physical health
Better stress management
Increased self-confidence
Leadership skills that carry into academics and careers
A community of peers who support each other
This is the kind of training that changes how you walk through the world.
📍 Location — Minutes from URI
Elevate Dojo
S County Trail, Building C
Exeter, RI 02822
(Just a short drive from campus)
Free parking. A safe, clean, and professional training space.
🎓 Special URI Student Memberships
URI students receive exclusive club team pricing, making it one of the most affordable and high-value martial arts programs in the region.
Membership includes:
All Judo practices
All Jiujitsu practices
Optional cross-training
Access to special workshops, events, and team competitions
🐏 Ready to Join the URI Judo & Jiujitsu Club Team?
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, we’d love to have you on the team.
👉 URI Students: Text or call 401-541-5897
👉 Visit elevatedojo.com
👉 Or stop by the dojo and try a free class
Join a team that will push you, support you, and help you grow on and off the mat.
Welcome to Elevate. Welcome to the URI Judo & Jiujitsu Club Team. Let’s train.