5 Best BJJ Gyms in Chesapeake (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Chesapeake BJJ Snapshot
Why Chesapeake for BJJ
Chesapeake is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Heel Hooks Jiu Jitsu, Violent Hippie Academy, and Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chesapeake. It has 5 academies and 9 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 5 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Heel Hooks Jiu Jitsu91EliteGoogle5.0(65)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Chesapeake — 5.0★ across 65 reviews.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 2Violent Hippie Academy90EliteGoogle5.0(48)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #2: 5.0★ from 48 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Chesapeake academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 3Google5.0(46)4 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #3: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 4 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 4Tidewater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu87ExcellentGoogle5.0(30)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #4: 5.0★ from 30 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Chesapeake academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 5Google5.0(7)1 open mat/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #5: 5.0★ from 7 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Chesapeake academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 5
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heel Hooks Jiu Jitsu | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 65 |
| Violent Hippie Academy | — | 90Elite | 5.0 | 48 |
| Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chesapeake | — | 89Excellent | 5.0 | 46 |
| Tidewater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 30 |
| Da Firma Training Center Gracie Jiu Jitsu & Athletic Performance | — | 71Great | 5.0 | 7 |
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Chesapeake
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Your plan: 3 sessions across 3 gyms in Chesapeake.
Train This Weekend in Chesapeake
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chesapeake — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chesapeake — Youth Competition Class · 5:05 PM
- Heel Hooks Jiu Jitsu — Kids No-Gi Jiu Jitsu · 5:30 PM
- Violent Hippie Academy — Open Mat · 6:00 PM
- Heel Hooks Jiu Jitsu — Adult No-Gi Jiu Jitsu (Intermediate/Advanced) · 6:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- Tidewater Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 9:30 AM
- Heel Hooks Jiu Jitsu — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
- Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chesapeake — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Violent Hippie Academy — Judo (Gi) · 12:00 PM
- Violent Hippie Academy — Hippie Chicks · 7:30 PM
📅 Sunday
- Da Firma Training Center Gracie Jiu Jitsu & Athletic Performance — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Chesapeake?
- Let's Roll lists 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Chesapeake, Virginia. The top 5 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Chesapeake?
- Heel Hooks Jiu Jitsu has the highest rating in Chesapeake at 5.0★ across 65 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Chesapeake?
- There are 9 weekly open mats across 5 gyms in Chesapeake. 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 July 2026.