11 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Richmond right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 702 ratings). The Top 6 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Top 6 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Richmond (2026)
Upstream BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Richmond 2026 · JJA Score 54 · 5.0/5 (147 reviews) · Members only · 207 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Winning Warrior Krav Maga and Fitness — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Richmond 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.9/5 (117 reviews) · Members only · 10090 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235, USA
River City Kung Fu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Richmond 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.9/5 (58 reviews) · Members only · 1420 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23224, USA
MMA Institute — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Richmond 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.7/5 (78 reviews) · Members only · 6415 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225, USA
Revolution BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Richmond 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.9/5 (56 reviews) · Members only · 2125 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23230, USA
CSC RVA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Richmond 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.6/5 (72 reviews) · Members only · 8032 W Broad St C, Richmond, VA 23294, USA
All 11 Richmond BJJ gyms, ranked
Mongrel Martial Arts · 5.0/5 (38 reviews) · Members only · 11617 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236, USA
Richmond has 11 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 702 total ratings across 11 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Upstream BJJ (147 Google reviews).
How we rank Richmond gyms — the JJA Score
Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Upstream BJJ ranks #1 in Richmond for 2026 (5.0 stars across 147 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Richmond?
Most Richmond BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Richmond, VA?
11 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Richmond?
Yes. Most Richmond BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Richmond?
Most Richmond BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Richmond?
Yes. Most Richmond BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Richmond?