Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Richmond, VA

9 of the 34 martial arts schools we list in Richmond have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list.

Aikido RVA South BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

11617 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236-4059

+18046018873 Website Directions

American Karate Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10901 Southlake Ct, Richmond, VA 23236-3913

+18043231954 Website Directions

Bushin Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

6024 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227-2279

+18048221451 Website Directions

MMA Institute Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6415 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

🕒 Thursday 10:00

+18043303424 Website Directions

Mongrel Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

11617 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236-4059

+18047945080 Website Directions

Revolution BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

2125 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23230-2905

+18046577461 Website Directions

Richmond Balintawak BJJ / grappling

2125 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23230-2905

Website Directions

Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

725 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220-3804

+18042496509 Website Directions

Upstream BJJ BJJ / grappling

207 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219-1898

+18049721892 Website Directions

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know

How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.

Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.