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Pressure Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Harrisonburg, Virginia
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pressurebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (540) 624-3202
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great place to learn and practice Jiu Jitsu for kids and adults.”
“I’m still new to jujitsu and I felt that the learning atmosphere here was good for beginners.”
What members say
“This is a wonderfully inviting gym with a black belt instructor who really goes into depth with every technique and is an all around great guy.”
“Coach is super knowledgeable and eager to help whether you're on your first day or are experienced.”
“Everyone from the coach to the students were friendly and welcoming and the rolls were great.”
“Good warmup that involved drilling basic submission chains, and the level of instruction was very high once we got to the techniques of the day.”
“The mats and bathrooms are clean and the academy is easy to find right off of 81.”
From the reviews
Gym was clean. It looked safe for young children. The instructor was calm and thoughtful with his teaching. He really appeared to cater to your ability. I’m still new to jujitsu and I felt that the learning atmosphere here was good for beginners.
I cross trained at Pressure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy while on vacation and it was a great experience. The mats and bathrooms are clean and the academy is easy to find right off of 81. Everyone from the coach to the students were friendly and welcoming and the rolls were great.
I have been to several gyms since I started training Jiu-jitsu 4 years ago. This is by far one of the best I have been too. Great instruction from a top notch Black Belt and a great group of guys and girls to train with. The facility is clean and well maintained and the curriculum is top notch.
I’m a purple belt and visited here while traveling with my family. Good warmup that involved drilling basic submission chains, and the level of instruction was very high once we got to the techniques of the day. Highly recommend training here if you get the chance.
New to BJJ? Start at Pressure Jiu-Jitsu
Pressure Jiu-Jitsu 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 Pressure Jiu-Jitsu
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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