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Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Roanoke
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Roanoke, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 kaizenbjjroanoke.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (540) 819-0805
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8:30–9:30 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced competitor.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced competitor.”
Other martial arts here
“Both MMA and jiu jitsu class It was amazing, Very good atmosphere and very welcoming.”
What members say
“They’ve added two other amazing Coaches with Mike Reymundi and Andreas Panagore.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced competitor.”
“The instructors are exceptionally skilled, patient, and create a welcoming environment for all skill levels.”
“The jiu jitsu classes are top-notch, with clear instruction and a focus on technique that has significantly improved my skills.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced competitor.”
From the reviews
I’ve trained jiu jitsu since 2013. I had an incredible experience at Kaizen Jiu Jitsu! The instructors are exceptionally skilled, patient, and create a welcoming environment for all skill levels. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and fosters a strong sense of community.
I could not imagine a more warm welcome than I received from Kaizen. The instructors are excellent and the atmosphere feels genial and collaborative. I'm excited to have found this group of folks.
The group of instructors at Kaizen is phenomenal. I know most of them personally, and have learned a lot from them. If you’re in the Roanoke area, this is somewhere you need to check out!
Kaizen is led by some of the best grapplers in the state of Virginia. As products of the Renzo Gracie linage and Tim Mannon black belts - Brandon and his team are some of the most knowledgeable instructors you will find in Virginia… not only that but they’re also some of the best people to train with as they are…
New to BJJ? Start at Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Roanoke
Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Roanoke 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 Kaizen Jiu Jitsu Roanoke
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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