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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fredericksburg
4.9 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fredericksburg, 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
- Membership memberships run around $240/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 3–12) — 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 graciefxbg.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (540) 907-0795
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our daughter started a few weeks ago and we can already tell that it is a positive, constructive environment based on the interactions between Billy and Sophie and the kids.”
“tournament prep, which is different from what we have experienced in the past but will likely prove to be more useful for our daughter.”
“Did a private class with Dom yesterday and he not only gave great feedback but we walked through his suggestions to really help them hit home.”
“Uses jiu jitsu as a foundation for real-world application vs.”
“Billy has an amazing ability to break techniques down so that beginners feel comfortable right away, while still challenging more advanced students to grow.”
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What members say
“Billy has an amazing ability to break techniques down so that beginners feel comfortable right away, while still challenging more advanced students to grow.”
“They were able to learn new jiu-jitsu techniques in a fun and supportive environment while also meeting and interacting with other kids.”
“Billy has an amazing ability to break techniques down so that beginners feel comfortable right away, while still challenging more advanced students to grow.”
“My son has already learned so much and he LOVES going to his class!”
“tournament prep, which is different from what we have experienced in the past but will likely prove to be more useful for our daughter.”
“She's looking forward to earning her pink belt soon and working toward more success with the Gracie Fredericksburg team!”
From the reviews
I’ve been training with Billy for the past 3 years, and he’s been an incredible instructor throughout my Jiu-Jitsu journey. Billy has an amazing ability to break techniques down so that beginners feel comfortable right away, while still challenging more advanced students to grow.
Our daughter started a few weeks ago and we can already tell that it is a positive, constructive environment based on the interactions between Billy and Sophie and the kids. Uses jiu jitsu as a foundation for real-world application vs.
Both of my kids recently attended a class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fredericksburg, and they had an amazing experience! They were able to learn new jiu-jitsu techniques in a fun and supportive environment while also meeting and interacting with other kids.
I've been training at Gracie FXBG for just over a year after taking a break from jiu jitsu and everyone has been great. They're super supportive and willing to answer questions, both with scheduling and with finessing technique.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fredericksburg
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg
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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