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Chaos Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Virginia Beach, 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 5–15) — 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chaosjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 757-990-3199
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We met coach Ted at a previous gym where he trained our son from foundational Jiu Jitsu to advance and competition level Jiu Jitsu.”
“The week free trial is a huge plus to really give the kids an idea of if its something they want to continue going to or not.”
“Another thing I love is coach Ted is all about the love of the sport and not pushing people to compete or to pay more for every little thing the gym offers.”
“You feel like part of the family from the first day, professor Ted and coaches are always helpful to give you one on one guidance to improve physically and mentally.”
“They offer kids classes, adult classes, women defense classes, open mat training and private lessons.”
“I highly recommend checking them out- it’s a great gym for a beginner.”
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What members say
“The classes are always fun and great exercise, and the professor and coaches are very knowledgeable and always willing to help students improve their skills.”
“You feel like part of the family from the first day, professor Ted and coaches are always helpful to give you one on one guidance to improve physically and mentally.”
“You feel like part of the family from the first day, professor Ted and coaches are always helpful to give you one on one guidance to improve physically and mentally.”
“Coach Rose & Coach John keep the kids engaged and focused, resulting in them learning proper techniques while having a blast.”
“My son's confidence has been growing under his direction and we are ever grateful!”
“We met coach Ted at a previous gym where he trained our son from foundational Jiu Jitsu to advance and competition level Jiu Jitsu.”
From the reviews
My husband and son have been doing Jiu Jitsu on and off for 5 years. We met coach Ted at a previous gym where he trained our son from foundational Jiu Jitsu to advance and competition level Jiu Jitsu.
Starting ju jitsu here was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The gym feels like one big family and everyone is extremely welcoming. The classes are always fun and great exercise, and the professor and coaches are very knowledgeable and always willing to help students improve their skills.
We have tried many different extra curricular activities, trying to find something that my son would stick with. After not finding anything he truly felt at home with we tried Chaos and it has been a game changer!
I really enjoy this place, and both of my kids do as well. The instructors are encouraging and supportive while still pushing the kids just enough to help them grow. What truly stands out is the way the owner takes time to address real-life challenges like bullying or low confidence.
New to BJJ? Start at Chaos Jiujitsu
Chaos Jiujitsu 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 Chaos Jiujitsu
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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