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Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 39 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
- 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
- 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 coastalbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 757-753-7799
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 4:15–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 4:15–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“When we moved out to Virginia Beach, my daughter and I checked out several places before settling on Coastal.”
“On top of that the man hasn’t aged a bit since he was coaching us back in high school!”
“A majority of their school seem to be competition focused, and they don't offer any NoGi but if you want a great work out and serious training definitely check them out!”
“I was in Virginia Beach on vacay for Memorial Day weekend with my girlfriend, I emailed and asked if I can stop in for an open mat they said yes and it was such a great experience!”
Other martial arts here
“This is a community and we are so happy to have made coastal our MMA home.”
What members say
“Nester has been teaching BJJ for over a decade and he’s hands down the best instructor I’ve ever trained with extremely technical, knowledgeable, and patient in his teaching style.”
“Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and the passion for building each other's success is tangible, without decreasing the competition or learning curve.”
“Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and the passion for building each other's success is tangible, without decreasing the competition or learning curve.”
“The other students went out of their way to help develop my techniques.”
“My child thrived there, we’ve moved and not yet found our “new” coastal.”
“A majority of their school seem to be competition focused, and they don't offer any NoGi but if you want a great work out and serious training definitely check them out!”
From the reviews
Bottom line HIGH QUALITY Jiu Jitsu. I highly recommend Coastal to anyone in the area. Great structure to the training program, includes standup game as well. I’ve been to 3+ BJJ academies in the area this one is the best. They are military friendly with discounts as well as sudden deployments/ change in shift work.
When we moved out to Virginia Beach, my daughter and I checked out several places before settling on Coastal. Nestor is an excellent teacher and his classes for both kids and adults have a clear curriculum. He teaches to everyone's level, from white belt to black, amateurs to championship contenders.
This gym is a hidden gem of Virginia Beach. The level of Jiu Jitsu in this gym is inexplicable. I researched BJJ in Virginia Beach prior to coming here and coastal was one of the two places i settled on for training. Nestor is a great instructor who is down to earth and has a deep passion for all that is Jiu Jitsu.
I have spent the last two weeks in Virginia Beach traveling for work. From the moment I walked into Coastal BJJ I was treated as if I had been their for years. The other students went out of their way to help develop my techniques.
Your first BJJ class at Coastal Brazilian 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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