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Renzo Gracie Martinsburg
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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 renzograciemartinsburg.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 304-433-5336
Hours
| Monday | 5–6 am, 10:30–11:30 am, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–6 am, 10:30–11:30 am, 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–6 am, 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their knack for working with children is remarkable, creating a safe and enriching environment for my 5-year-old son.”
“It is a perfect blend of younger guys looking to compete as well as people with careers who are looking for a hobby to keep themselves in shape.”
“Whether you are a long time practitioner or a bjj beginner I highly recommend you come here if in the Martinsburg, Hedgesville area!”
What members say
“Amazing coaches all around that want to push your kids to be the best version of themselves on and off the mat!”
“Welcoming and family atmosphere, multiple levels for training from 1st timers trying out something new, all the way up to top level competitors.”
“Welcoming and family atmosphere, multiple levels for training from 1st timers trying out something new, all the way up to top level competitors.”
“The instructors are all accomplished black belts that have trained all over the United Stetes with connections everywhere that also come to train and teach us different techniques.”
“It is a perfect blend of younger guys looking to compete as well as people with careers who are looking for a hobby to keep themselves in shape.”
“Renzo Gracie Martinsburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is a great place to start or continue your BJJ journey!”
From the reviews
Absolutely incredible professors who foster an open and welcoming learning environment. Regardless of your age or level of experience, Renzo Gracie Martinsburg is a phenomenal academy!
Great group of people. Welcoming and family atmosphere, multiple levels for training from 1st timers trying out something new, all the way up to top level competitors.
Renzo Gracie Martinsburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is a great place to start or continue your BJJ journey! The professors are knowledgeable and great at explaining techniques. Everyone I have meet there has been helpful and welcoming. This is a great place to learn and grow your BJJ skills.
This is such a great academy! I have been training jiu jitsu for 20 years and own an academy in the neighboring city. I dropped in here while my school was awaiting county government permissions and the instructors at this school are amazing!
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Martinsburg
Renzo Gracie Martinsburg 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 Renzo Gracie Martinsburg
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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