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Bristol Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bristol, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bristoljiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 276-591-7932
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We were nervous about joining, as my son isn’t very outgoing and didn’t have much confidence in his physical ability.”
“Clearly a place that produces strong competitors and supportive culture.”
“Whether you are brand new or have stripes on your black belt, the members are top notch and the coaches are friendly and knowledgeable.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach issac is very knowledgeable in kickboxing and jiujitsu and is able to relay information so well learning new techniques a breeze.”
What members say
“Coach issac is very knowledgeable in kickboxing and jiujitsu and is able to relay information so well learning new techniques a breeze.”
“Isaac and Coach Logan were very welcoming and helpful when I walked in to ask about a membership, very clean and spacious, very affordable and everyone is super welcoming.”
“Isaac and Coach Logan were very welcoming and helpful when I walked in to ask about a membership, very clean and spacious, very affordable and everyone is super welcoming.”
“Having trained with graduates of the crash course program I feel confident in saying it is a great way to build fundamentals as a new student.”
“Having trained with graduates of the crash course program I feel confident in saying it is a great way to build fundamentals as a new student.”
“My son genuinely loves coming here—he feels welcome, supported, and is learning so much.”
From the reviews
I've been training here for almost two years now. Top notch Jiu Jitsu instruction. Logan & Taylor Griffin are phenomenal people and instructors. Not only do they provide top notch instruction but they also make you feel like family.
My friends and I have been going for a little over a year and could never ask for a better place to roll and train. Everyone is laid back and fun. Teacher Logan and Taylor are some of the best guys you could ask for.
“The most important thing here is that we have a place where everyone is free to be themselves.” The owner of Bristol Jiu Jitsu said this shortly after I walked in for the first time. Over the course of a week of training here I observed this philosophy in motion.
I recently had the pleasure of dropping in at Bristol BJJ while I was in town for business. The class was excellent—Logan did a great job breaking down the lasso guard technique we were drilling and went into impressive detail.
New to BJJ? Start at Bristol Jiu Jitsu
Bristol Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Bristol 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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