6 Best BJJ Gyms in Virginia Beach (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated June 2026
Virginia Beach BJJ Snapshot
Why Virginia Beach for BJJ
Virginia Beach is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy, Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Chaos Jiu jitsu. It has 10 academies and 19 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 6 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy89ExcellentGoogle5.0(47)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Virginia Beach — 5.0★ across 47 reviews.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 2Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu86ExcellentGoogle5.0(27)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #2: 5.0★ from 27 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 3Chaos Jiu jitsu84ExcellentGoogle5.0(22)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 22 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 4Tidewater BJJ Academy Virginia Beach81ExcellentGoogle4.7(35)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #4: 4.7★ from 35 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 5Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu79GreatGoogle4.3(89)7 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #5: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 7 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 6Google5.0(2)1 open mat/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #6: 5.0★ from 2 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 6
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 89Excellent | 5.0 | 47 |
| Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 86Excellent | 5.0 | 27 |
| Chaos Jiu jitsu | — | 84Excellent | 5.0 | 22 |
| Tidewater BJJ Academy Virginia Beach | — | 81Excellent | 4.7 | 35 |
| Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu | — | 79Great | 4.3 | 89 |
| Takeover Jiu Jitsu Va Beach VA | — | 47Rated | 5.0 | 2 |
Which Virginia Beach Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Virginia Beach
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Your plan: 3 sessions across 2 gyms in Virginia Beach.
Train This Weekend in Virginia Beach
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Diego Bispo Academy — Adult All Levels BJJ: No-Gi · 12:00 PM
- Katalyst Krav Maga — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- Katalyst Krav Maga — Community Open Mat (Grappling) · 6:00 PM
- Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 6:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- Diego Bispo Academy — Adult All Levels BJJ: No-Gi · 9:00 AM
- Katalyst Krav Maga — Advanced Krav Maga · 9:00 AM
- Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Element Academy of BJJ — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
📅 Sunday
- Takeover Jiu Jitsu Va Beach VA — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Diego Bispo Academy — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Tidewater BJJ Academy Virginia Beach — Open Mat · 10:30 AM
- VB FIGHTHOUSE — Open Mat · 12:30 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Virginia Beach?
- Let's Roll lists 10 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The top 6 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Virginia Beach?
- Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy has the highest rating in Virginia Beach at 5.0★ across 47 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Virginia Beach?
- There are 19 weekly open mats across 10 gyms in Virginia Beach. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated June 2026.