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BJJ Gyms in Virginia
149 BJJ gyms across 60 cities in Virginia — including 92 with a free trial, 118 beginner-friendly, and 133 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Virginia now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Virginia
- Virginia Beach
- Fredericksburg
- Ashburn
- Chesapeake
- Fairfax
- Richmond
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Henrico
- Lynchburg
- Manassas
- Newport News
- Roanoke
- Culpeper
- Norfolk
- Sterling
- Vienna
- Williamsburg
- Bristol
- Chantilly
- Charlottesville
- Harrisonburg
- Herndon
- Leesburg
- Springfield
- Vinton
- Winchester
- Ashland
- Bailey's Crossroads
- Blacksburg
- Centreville
- Chester
- Christiansburg
- Colonial Heights
- Danville
- Dinwiddie
- Fairlawn
- Falls Church
- Front Royal
- Gloucester
- Great Falls
- Hampton
- Haymarket
- Hopewell
- Lexington
- Lorton
- Midlothian
- Portsmouth
- Purcellville
- Radford
- Salem
- Stafford
- Staunton
- Stuart
- Stuarts Draft
- Suffolk
- Troutville
- Warrenton
- Waynesboro
- Yorktown
Featured BJJ gyms in Virginia
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Virginia ranking →
Nexus American Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Group and personal training in strength training, boxing, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for adults and children.
Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Team Passos Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Enlisted Nine Fight Company - HQ
5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Caio Terra Academy - Alexandria BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Virginia
- Best BJJ gyms in Virginia — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 118 beginner-friendly gyms in Virginia, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 133 gyms in Virginia with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 92 gyms in Virginia offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 39 gyms in Virginia with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Gracie Barra locations in Virginia
BJJ programs in Virginia
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Virginia
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Virginia gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Virginia: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Virginia?
- Our directory lists 149 BJJ gyms across 60 cities in Virginia. The cities with the most are Virginia Beach (14), Fredericksburg (11), Ashburn (7).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Virginia?
- Among Virginia gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $75–$220 (median around $125). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Virginia?
- Yes — 92 gyms in Virginia advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Virginia?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 118 Virginia gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 133 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.