14 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Virginia Beach 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 1,022 ratings). The Top 7 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.
Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Virginia Beach 2026 · JJA Score 75 · 4.9/5 (65 reviews) · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1832 Kempsville Rd suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, USA
Diego Bispo Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Virginia Beach 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 5.0/5 (130 reviews) · Kids classes · Members only · 509 Viking Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
Katalyst Krav Maga — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Virginia Beach 2026 · JJA Score 57 · 5.0/5 (120 reviews) · Open mat · Free trial · 349 Southport Cir Ste 111, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
Impact Martial Arts Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Virginia Beach 2026 · JJA Score 56 · 4.9/5 (234 reviews) · Open mat · 3877 Holland Rd #400, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Virginia Beach 2026 · JJA Score 51 · 4.3/5 (91 reviews) · Open mat · Free trial · 5266 Princess Anne Rd B, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Virginia Beach 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 4.8/5 (41 reviews) · Open mat · 1944 Laskin Rd #401, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA
Eastern Academy of Mixed Martial Arts — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Virginia Beach 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.9/5 (195 reviews) · Members only · 3900 Bonney Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
All 14 Virginia Beach BJJ gyms, ranked
Chaos Jiu jitsu · 5.0/5 (26 reviews) · Women's classes · Open mat · 4704 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · 5.0/5 (35 reviews) · Members only · 1485 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA
Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (7 reviews) · Gi · Members only · 1964 Fisher Arch
Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu · 5.0/5 (29 reviews) · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 434 Newtown Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
Apogee BJJ · 5.0/5 (5 reviews) · Members only · 3501 Holland Rd Suite 117A
Try jiu-jitsu in Virginia Beach, VA (free trials)
BJJ for beginners in Virginia Beach, VA: 5 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
5 Virginia Beach gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
Virginia Beach has 14 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 9 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,022 total ratings across 14 reviewed academies. 8 gyms run a public open mat; 6 are members-only. Most reviewed: Impact Martial Arts Academy (234 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Virginia
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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, Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy ranks #1 in Virginia Beach for 2026 (4.9 stars across 65 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 Virginia Beach?
Most Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, VA?
14 gyms listed. 9 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Virginia Beach?
Yes. Most Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Most Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Yes. Most Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?