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Best BJJ Gyms in Virginia Beach, VA (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Virginia Beach has 13 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 456 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu

    87reviews

    With 87 student reviews — the most of any gym in Virginia Beach— it tops this year's list. Located at 5266 Princess Anne Rd B. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Virginia Beach

    80reviews

    80 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1925 Landstown Centre Wy #220. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy

    77reviews

    77 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1832 Kempsville Rd suite 103. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu

    44reviews

    44 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1944 Laskin Rd #401. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu VB

    39reviews

    39 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2268 W Great Neck Rd. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    37reviews

    37 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1485 General Booth Blvd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Chaos Jiu jitsu

    32reviews

    32 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4704 Princess Anne Rd. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu

    30reviews

    30 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 434 Newtown Rd. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu

    11reviews

    11 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1964 Fisher Arch. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Takeover Jiu Jitsu BJJ Va Beach VA

    8reviews

    8 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 608 Norfolk Ave. Classes run 3 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 13 gyms in Virginia Beach or read what to expect in your first class.