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BigLick Jiu-jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Roanoke, Virginia

BJJ gym Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Phone (540) 204-7640

Hours

Monday 7–9:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7–9:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 7–9:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at BigLick Jiu-jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team

“He focuses on everyone equally, doesn’t pressure to compete if you don’t want to too, and is always willing to work with you on anything you need.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I’ve been training now almost 2 years and having been to other gyms to open mats or training, Coach Thos is by far the most inviting and nicest, laid back guy I’ve met.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Thos is a very humble, approachable, and experienced professor. Great place to train!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“The environment is very chill, laid back and everyone that trains here is a nice and humble person.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“He focuses on everyone equally, doesn’t pressure to compete if you don’t want to too, and is always willing to work with you on anything you need.”

From the reviews

I started here as a completely new person to BJJ back in November 2023. I’ve been training now almost 2 years and having been to other gyms to open mats or training, Coach Thos is by far the most inviting and nicest, laid back guy I’ve met.

★★★★★ — Tre', Oct 2025

Solid fundamentals, emphasis on stand up skills and takedowns, and Jiu Jitsu that matters beyond mere sport. Thos is a very humble, approachable, and experienced professor. Great place to train!

★★★★★ — Stephen, Oct 2025

Thos is a very knowledgeable practitioner with lots of competition experience and teaching skills. Very good training environment.

★★★★★ — Willis, Sep 2025

Very nice and friendly place. Currently offering jiujitsu and Muai Thai! Everyone very knowledgeable and welcoming!

★★★★★ — Derik, Oct 2025

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Your first BJJ class at BigLick 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find BigLick Jiu-jitsu

112 Wayne St NE, Roanoke, VA24012

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