10 Best BJJ Gyms in Virginia Beach (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated July 2026
Virginia Beach BJJ Snapshot
Why Virginia Beach for BJJ
Virginia Beach is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Diego Bispo Academy, Katalyst Krav Maga, and VB FIGHTHOUSE. It has 10 academies and 19 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 10 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Diego Bispo Academy94EliteGoogle5.0(136)1 open mat/wk🥇 Competition TeamHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Virginia Beach — 5.0★ across 136 reviews.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 2Katalyst Krav Maga94EliteGoogle5.0(125)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Virginia Beach — 125 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: Competitors and travelers dropping in.
- 3VB FIGHTHOUSE92EliteGoogle5.0(80)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #3: 5.0★ from 80 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 4Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy92EliteGoogle5.0(78)2 open mats/wkHigh confidence
Why #4: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and brand-new beginners.
- 5Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu92EliteGoogle5.0(74)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.
- 6Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu88ExcellentGoogle5.0(38)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #6: 5.0★ from 38 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Kids & families and travelers dropping in.
- 7Chaos Jiu jitsu87ExcellentGoogle5.0(33)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #7: 5.0★ from 33 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 8Element Academy of BJJ87ExcellentGoogle5.0(30)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #8: 5.0★ from 30 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 9Tidewater BJJ Academy Virginia Beach81ExcellentGoogle4.7(35)1 open mat/wkSolid confidence
Why #9: 4.7★ from 35 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 10Google5.0(8)1 open mat/wkNeeds more reviews
Why #10: 5.0★ from 8 reviews — a consistently well-reviewed Virginia Beach academy.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
Compare All Top 10
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Bispo Academy | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 136 |
| Katalyst Krav Maga | — | 94Elite | 5.0 | 125 |
| VB FIGHTHOUSE | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 80 |
| Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 78 |
| Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu | — | 92Elite | 5.0 | 74 |
| Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | — | 88Excellent | 5.0 | 38 |
| Chaos Jiu jitsu | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 33 |
| Element Academy of BJJ | — | 87Excellent | 5.0 | 30 |
| Tidewater BJJ Academy Virginia Beach | — | 81Excellent | 4.7 | 35 |
| Takeover Jiu Jitsu Va Beach VA | — | 73Great | 5.0 | 8 |
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
- Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
- Element Academy of BJJ — Open Mat · 12:00 PM
📅 Sunday
- Takeover Jiu Jitsu Va Beach VA — Open Mat · 9:00 AM
- Diego Bispo Academy — Open Mat · 10:00 AM
- Virginia Beach Jiu Jitsu — 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 10 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Virginia Beach?
- Diego Bispo Academy has the highest rating in Virginia Beach at 5.0★ across 136 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 July 2026.