This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.
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Black Cat Mixed Martial Arts and Self Defense
9500 Mall Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
308 Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508-4101
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Team Junqueira Morgantown
308 Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508-4101
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Spectrum Jiu Jitsu
59 Ruland Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430-0050
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True Elevation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
362 W Burr Blvd, Kearneysville, WV 25430-4787
Beckley 1
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Arte Suave Jiu Jitsu Academy
321 S Fayette St, Beckley, WV 25801-5415
Elkins 1
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Team Luiz Palhares of West Virginia
2285 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241-9408
Fairmont 1
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The Compound Mixed Martial Arts Training Center
2331 Pleasant Valley Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554-8566
Follansbee 1
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Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
134 May Rd, Follansbee, WV 26037-1602
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Category Five Jiu-Jitsu
270 Progress Way, Hurricane, WV 25526-7453
Mon 11:15am-12:45pm, Wed 11:15am-12:45pm, Fri-Sun 11:15am-12:45pm
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Switchback BJJ
705 Shrewsbury Pl, Parkersburg, WV 26101-6090
Ranson 1
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Modern Era Warriors
111 W 2nd Ave, Ranson, WV 25438-1076
Ripley 1
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Raines Korean Martial Arts Center
117 E Main St, Ripley, WV 25271-1410
Vienna 1
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Parkersburg Jiu-Jitsu Academy
101 12th St, Vienna, WV 26105-2174
Weirton 1
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Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Martial Arts Academy
241 Three Springs Dr, Weirton, WV 26062
Also in West Virginia
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools58
- Kids Martial Arts Classes38
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools36
- MMA Gyms19
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools14
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies14
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes14
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes13
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies10
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops6
Good to know
How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?
Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.
What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?
Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in West Virginia can browse 15 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in West Virginia should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 15 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.