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Groundstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Virginia
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Troutville, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule groundstonebjjva.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 415-9165
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM |
| Thursday | 7–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The class environment is welcoming and supportive, making it easy to feel comfortable whether you're a beginner or experienced.”
What members say
“Phil is a great instructor and cultivates a positive and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels.”
“The class environment is welcoming and supportive, making it easy to feel comfortable whether you're a beginner or experienced.”
“The class environment is welcoming and supportive, making it easy to feel comfortable whether you're a beginner or experienced.”
“Phil takes his time with showing the technique and then drilling it so that everyone understands the material and will even tailor it to your learning level.”
“He values Jiu-Jitsu as a martial art and a discipline, and uses it to make himself and everyone around him better.”
From the reviews
Coach Phil is an excellent instructor that cares about his students. Family atmosphere in a drama free environment! Great place to learn jujitsu!
This gym is the first one I have ever joined, and I'm glad I did. I met coach Phil and his family last fall and immediately knew that they were great people. When the coach opened up his gym in April, I was one of the first people in the door.
We have had an incredible experience at Groundstone! The instructor is knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about helping students improve. The class environment is welcoming and supportive, making it easy to feel comfortable whether you're a beginner or experienced.
Our son has been in the youth ju jitsu class since September of this year. We have really enjoyed the class and Phil's coaching. He is great with the kids and the skills they learn each week build throughout the classes. Our son's confidence has grown and he loves going to class!
New to BJJ? Start at Groundstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Virginia
Groundstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Virginia 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 Groundstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Virginia
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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