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Roughstock Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Harrisonburg, 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 roughstockjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (540) 227-0852
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Joining Roughstock Jiu-Jitsu has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself and for my child.”
“I was initially attracted to Roughstock because of the women-only class hosted on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.”
“Roughstock Jiu Jitsu also prepared my oldest son for middle school and high school wrestling.”
“Coach Austin has a talent as the lead intructor and he actively competes in big tournaments.”
“Highly recommend Roughstock to families, beginners, women – anyone looking for an amazing BJJ community!”
Other martial arts here
“Roughstock Jiu Jitsu also prepared my oldest son for middle school and high school wrestling.”
What members say
“This is a good place to learn JiuJitsu, be it for relative beginners (like myself) or for veterans.”
“The women I train with have become some of my best friends, and the encouraging and supportive environment is unmatched.”
“Coach Austin has a talent as the lead intructor and he actively competes in big tournaments.”
“Great facility location, very accommodating schedule, tremendous value and price, and Austin is an awesome coach, the kids love him.”
“I was initially attracted to Roughstock because of the women-only class hosted on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.”
From the reviews
This gym was great I attended the 6pm and 6 am no gi sessions. They were both great good instruction and great rolling. The gym is extremely clean , with very nice mats and other amenities. There are also showers available. Everyone there was extremely welcoming and made me feel like I had been there for years.
Roughstock Jiu Jitsu is exceptional! Coach Austin is an incredible teacher, whose dedication and passion for the art are unmatched. His commitment to each student’s growth is evident in every class and competition. He makes Jiu Jitsu make sense! Not always an easy task.
Roughstock Jiu Jitsu, located within the Horizons Edge Sports Campus at 325 Cornerstone Ln in Harrisonburg, Virginia, offers a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels. The academy is known for its skilled and friendly members, as well as well-structured classes.
As a new member this place has been amazing. I have trained at several other gyms and the experience here is like no other. Coach Austin has a talent as the lead intructor and he actively competes in big tournaments. Other members are competing as well. Family vibes here and my 4 year old loves it.
New to BJJ? Start at Roughstock Jiu Jitsu
Roughstock Jiu Jitsu 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 Roughstock 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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