# Absolution Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu > Riverside, United States ## Overview **Name:** Absolution Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu **Description:** Absolution BJJ, led by Professor Sean Ruiz, a black belt under the legendary Carlson Gracie Jr., brings nearly three decades of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience to Riverside, California. Professor Sean is a former MMA fighter, Jiu-Jitsu competitor, and judo black belt who has trained under renowned instructors including Javier Vazquez, Erik Paulson, and Todd Medina. His unique approach blends multiple grappling arts including catch wrestling, Luta Livre, and judo to create a comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum. At Absolution BJJ, the training philosophy prioritizes true fundamentals while challenging advanced practitioners with theoretical depth and less conventional techniques. While the curriculum adapts to focus on either sport or self-defense depending on the room, self-defense remains king. Whether students are preparing for competition, MMA fights, or street self-defense, the gym emphasizes harmonizing technique, sparring, and conditioning to develop a complete game. Professor Sean makes Absolution more of a laboratory where students and teachers discuss and apply technique and strategy together. The coaching staff includes five accomplished black belts: Professor Sean Ruiz (Carlson Gracie Jr. lineage), Perry Wells (black belt under late Professor Orlando Sanchez of Gracie Barra with 14+ years experience), Justin Snyder (10+ years experience, law enforcement officer with 23 years service), Pat Houston (10+ years experience under Professor Sean Ruiz in Carlson Gracie lineage), and Michael Scott (wrestling background, high school and college experience). The gym offers programs for both adults and children, with specialized classes in gi BJJ, no-gi grappling, wrestling, and competition training. Kids classes start at age 8+, fostering both skill development and character building in a positive, respectful environment. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 6511 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California 92506, United States Riverside, OH 92506, United States **Email:** Info@absolutionbjj.com **Website:** https://Absolutionbjj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutionbjj ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM - Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:45 PM - Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM - Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM - Saturday: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Sunday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Sean Ruiz - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Black belt under legendary Carlson Gracie Jr. with nearly three decades of experience. Former MMA fighter, Jiu-Jitsu competitor, and judo black belt. Trained under Javier Vazquez, Erik Paulson, and Todd Medina. Brings unique blend of grappling arts including catch wrestling, Luta Livre, and judo. ### Justin Snyder - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Black belt with more than a decade of training. Dedicated law enforcement officer with 23 years of service. Trained under Professor Sean Ruiz since 2012 at Adrenaline Martial Arts and Carlson Gracie Temecula. Cross-trained with Rener Gracie, Brian Ortega, and Jamar Ocampo. ### Michael Scott **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Wrestling background starting in high school, continued in college on club team. Transitioned to coaching role in Pasadena, shaping young athletes in high school wrestling and contributing to Beat The Streets wrestling organization. Now in law enforcement using grappling expertise to train officers. ### Pat Houston - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Black belt with more than 10 years of experience. Awarded rank by Professor Sean Ruiz in Carlson Gracie lineage. Trained under Tom Cronin, Tino Martinez, Jeff Gallegos, and Lawrence Griffin. ### Perry Wells - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Black belt with more than 14 years of experience, awarded rank in 2018 by the late Professor Orlando Sanchez of Gracie Barra. Earned white to brown belts under Professor Tom Reusing beginning in 2009. ## Programs ### Adult BJJ Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the gi for adults. Focuses on fundamentals and technique development with emphasis on self-defense and sport application. **Classes:** ### Adult BJJ No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-gi grappling for adults. Training without the traditional gi, focusing on grips, wrestling, and MMA-applicable techniques. **Classes:** ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Wrestling training focusing on takedowns, top control, and ground control. Complements BJJ training with wrestling-specific techniques. **Classes:** ### Kids BJJ (8+) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children aged 8 and older. Develops both technical skills and character in a positive, respectful environment. **Classes:** ### Competition Class **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Advanced competition-focused training for students preparing for tournaments. Emphasizes competition strategies, high-intensity sparring, and tournament preparation. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/ohio/riverside/absolution-brazilian-jiu-jitsu)