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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Chesapeake
5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chesapeake, 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 3–16) — 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
- 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 graciejiujitsuchesapeake.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 757-482-9259
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The staff and instructors (Troy, Keith, Shannon, Zoey) have been fantastic with welcoming my son and helping him to be more confident in himself.”
“I’ve been working on combatives on and off, and my kids did combatives and Bullyproof, and now they have a new teen combatives class.”
“I like how it's not about competing in tournaments.”
“Coach Troy is patient, encouraging, and makes sure every student get one-on-one instructional time.”
“My girls look forward to this every week and I love that the program focuses on confidence, discipline and self defense.”
“I thought I would be overwhelmed as a beginner, but the classes are structured for all experience levels, and Jason is a great instructor, constantly motivating!”
Other martial arts here
“He looks forward to each and every karate and jui-jitsu class.”
What members say
“I thought I would be overwhelmed as a beginner, but the classes are structured for all experience levels, and Jason is a great instructor, constantly motivating!”
“The staff and instructors (Troy, Keith, Shannon, Zoey) have been fantastic with welcoming my son and helping him to be more confident in himself.”
“The staff and instructors (Troy, Keith, Shannon, Zoey) have been fantastic with welcoming my son and helping him to be more confident in himself.”
“I would strongly recommend anyone looking for a warm and supportive place to help your child grow in confidence to give Gracie Jiu-Jitsu a try.”
“They keep the facilities well ventilated, air conditioned and very clean.”
“I would strongly recommend anyone looking for a warm and supportive place to help your child grow in confidence to give Gracie Jiu-Jitsu a try.”
From the reviews
My family and I went to this place for several months around 2020-2021 at their old location and had a great time. Now, at the new location, they have double the space and amenities for changing, water fountains, seating, apparel for purchase and a nice front desk/ waiting area.
My daughter and I took advantage of the free 10 day trial here. I was happy to find out they had a Woman’s only class for self defense. I hadn’t known that going in. My daughter was not happy I wanted her to take jujitsu and she was reluctant. She doesn’t like the close contact of grappling.
My kids have tried several jiu-jitsu gyms, but this one stands out immediately. The atmosphere is welcoming, never intimidating, and the coaches go above and beyond to make every child feel like they belong.
I really really like this place! No i love it! I'm doing the 10 day trial women empowered class and the name of the program is perfect because you walk out the door after class feeling incredibly empowered.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Chesapeake
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Chesapeake 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 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Chesapeake
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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