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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Virginia Beach
5 ★★★★★ 81 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 757-495-7070
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“What sets this place apart is the focus on fundamentals.”
“Both of my children have been attending for approximately six months, and they have thoroughly enjoyed their experience.”
“I started at Gracie by going to one of their free Women's Self Defense course and I really liked the staff and senior members that came to help run the seminar.”
“Instructors Bernardo, Keoni, and Savannah bring incredible knowledge and skill to the mats, pushing students of all levels to grow while keeping the environment welcoming and safe.”
What members say
“Keoni, Noah, and Savannah are also amazing instructors, always interested in helping you progress along your jujitsu journey.”
“Instructors Bernardo, Keoni, and Savannah bring incredible knowledge and skill to the mats, pushing students of all levels to grow while keeping the environment welcoming and safe.”
“Instructors Bernardo, Keoni, and Savannah bring incredible knowledge and skill to the mats, pushing students of all levels to grow while keeping the environment welcoming and safe.”
“His enthusiasm is infectious and his ability to break down complex techniques into understandable concepts is like no other.”
“The kids program is top notch!”
“I started at Gracie by going to one of their free Women's Self Defense course and I really liked the staff and senior members that came to help run the seminar.”
From the reviews
Best Jiu-jitsu training center in town. I’ve trained at 3 other gyms in the past and since coming to Gracie Jiu-jitsu Virginia Beach 5 years ago it was the best decision for my Jiu-jitsu journey.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu VB is an incredible place to train. I highly recommend it for anyone new to the sport. After several months debating with myself, I finally signed up for the free trial. As I walked through the door, I immediately heard “I don’t think we have met, I’m Keoni, thanks for coming in.
I have two grandchildren who are enrolled at your Virginia Beach site. I live out of state but I always make a point of visiting them while they do their jiu-jitsu training. The Virginia Beach site is very clean and instructors are very professional. We feel confident with our children attending.
Noah great instructor. I totally plan to join, just recently had a commute change to work schedule. Excellent first impression. Suggest trying out for anyone.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Virginia Beach
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Virginia Beach comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Virginia Beach
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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