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Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule backbayjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 757-201-4141
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“My kids love their time at Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu, they have learned a lot and have a lot of fun!”
“Thank you for hosting open mats today—truly a 10/10 experience.”
“His teaching style is clear, approachable, and focused on helping students truly improve, whether they’re brand new or experienced.”
What members say
“This instructor brings a high level of knowledge, passion, and professionalism to jiu-jitsu.”
“Coach Jake provides an atmosphere that is welcoming and positive, and it’s obvious he cares about building both skill and confidence in his students.”
“Coach Jake provides an atmosphere that is welcoming and positive, and it’s obvious he cares about building both skill and confidence in his students.”
“Jake was extremely welcoming, and the environment was both comfortable and spacious.”
“Not only is she gaining skill and coordination, but I know that she's building confidence and self-discipline, which is exactly what we were hoping for.”
From the reviews
This instructor brings a high level of knowledge, passion, and professionalism to jiu-jitsu. His teaching style is clear, approachable, and focused on helping students truly improve, whether they’re brand new or experienced.
Beautiful facility in a great location. Jake was extremely welcoming, and the environment was both comfortable and spacious. The mats were in excellent condition, and the entire space was clean and well-maintained. Thank you for hosting open mats today—truly a 10/10 experience.
Great gym! Clean, welcoming and fun. Jake is a great coach! Himself and Coach Neil are very knowledgeable and make learning easy and enjoyable. They work very well with both kids and adults!
Great jiu-jitsu gym in a great location. Jake is a very experienced and personable instructor for all levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu
Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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