Bushin Martial Arts & Jiu-Jitsu RVA

SELF-DEFENSE SCHOOL Richmond VA  

RVA'S  
Premier 
Jiu-Jitsu &  Martial Arts ACADEMY

Find out why so many people in Richmond turn to Bushin Martial Arts / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond for their martial arts training! We offer beginner-to-advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Karate classes for men, women, and children.  No experience necessary! Get started with our exclusive BJJ offer.

Learn Karate & Jiu-Jitsu from DBNK Internationally Certified Instructors and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts right here in Richmond!

Welcome To bushin martial arts Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richmond

As a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, we're dedicated to providing the highest quality jiu-jitsu education possible. We are certified to teach the Gracie University® curriculum which is standardized across all certified training centers worldwide.  We provide a clean, safe, family-friendly, encouraging, and fun learning environment. 

We offer specialized programs including Gracie Bullyproof® for kids, Gracie Combatives® for adults, Master Cycle® advanced Jiu-Jitsu, and Women Empowered® – real-life self-defense for women by women.

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Little Champs Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5-7)
Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Membership: $100.00

Discover why parents love our Kids Martial Arts Classes in Richmond! Our Gracie Bullyproof Little Champs program infuses kids with powerful self-defense skills as well as respect, discipline, and focus to help them in school and life.

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Jr. Grapplers Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8 - 12)
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Membership: $100.00

Gracie Bullyproof  Jr. Grapplers builds unshakable confidence so that your child can overcome bullying without violence. Parents love our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program in Richmond because it's the perfect blend of self-defense and character development.

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 Co-Ed Jiu-Jitsu Beginner Classes (Ages 13 & older)
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Membership: $135.00

The world's leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for beginners. We offer martial arts classes that are structured and provide a safe learning opportunity for students with no previous experience. Learn the 36 core techniques of BJJ in a fun and cooperative environment.

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Women's BJJ Beginner Classes (Ages 13 & older)
Monday & Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm
Membership: $125.00

Women Empowered®  is so much more than a women's self-defense class! Not only will you learn how to use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to defend against the most common threat scenarios, you will also experience empowerment, fun, and fitness in a safe and supportive environment!

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Advanced BJJ Classes for Adults
(Gracie Combatives belt holder & higher)
Tuesday & Thursday 7:35 pm - 9:00 pm
Membership: $145.00

From blue belt to black belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle® . You'll never experience adult martial arts classes that are as structured, safe, and effective as what you'll find in the Master Cycle.

*** Pre-approval by the Head Instructor is required 
for class participation ***

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Why Choose Us?

At our Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, we believe Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for EVERYONE, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability. We are proud to say that we are continuing the legacy of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie, who believed jiu-jitsu should empower anyone to be able to defend themselves against a stronger opponent. This is why we offer structured martial arts curriculums for any demographic or skill level, with programs created for beginner adults, women, and children.

We take pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for all students and family members in Richmond. We are passionate about what we do because we believe confident humans make kinder humans.

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