Home › Virginia › Richmond › Bushin Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu Richmond
Bushin Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu Richmond
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Richmond, Virginia
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 (ages 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bushinmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 804-822-1451
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for a positive, clean, and safe environment for men, women, and children, then Bushin Martial Art Academy of Richmond is your place.”
“I trained in high school and quit for many years, then started training again many moons ago and over the years have met hundreds of martial artist.”
“I was immediately welcomed into the dojo family and receive excellent, frequently one-on-one instruction.”
“I’ve trained at other jiu jitsu academy’s and this by far is a prefect fit for functional jiu jitsu/self-defense.”
“I remember sitting in the parking lot staring at the door trying to build up the courage to walk in my first time there.”
Other martial arts here
“I was a child last time I took karate lessons, but wanted to get back into it as an adult to stay active.”
What members say
“Children who may have been shy on their first day, now greet new classmates with confidence, a good hand shake, and help them learn how to tie their belts.”
“I was immediately welcomed into the dojo family and receive excellent, frequently one-on-one instruction.”
“They have created a truly safe environment in which ALL students can feel secure in knowing they are in a safe place to learn and practice techniques.”
“My son started out in the anti bullying camp.”
“Our 6yo son attended Gracie Bullyproof for over six months and had an amazing experience.”
“If you are looking for a positive, clean, and safe environment for men, women, and children, then Bushin Martial Art Academy of Richmond is your place.”
From the reviews
Great environment, the instructors are great! My son started out in the anti bullying camp. He loved it so much that he wanted to take the classes. He did this for awhile and ended up trying out the karate class. The woman empowerment classes were wonderful and I learned a lot from the instructors.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!! My son has had some difficulties with his self esteem and confidence in the past. This is the most wonderful, happy, encouraging environment. I love their LOVE for all of the students.
I have been exercising at Bushin for around 5 years now. I am not a natural athlete nor do I generally enjoy group exercise classes. What keeps me coming back here is the personalized attention to detail that I get from the instructors and the other students.
The instructors provide a safe and friendly environment for the students. As a PE teacher and coach for over 20 years; I can say with confidence, this is a great place for your child to be challenged and surpass their own personal expectations.
New to BJJ? Start at Bushin Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu Richmond
Bushin Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu Richmond 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 Bushin Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu Richmond
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.
More BJJ gyms near Richmond
Upstream BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Martial Arts World Glen Allen
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Revolution BJJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 reviews