Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense Academy

08/14/2026

Let’s talk about parking!

If you haven’t figured it out already, our gym is surrounded by several large construction zones that have really made things messy for the foreseeable future. Here’s some quick tips on how to get around it!

- Give yourself extra time to get to the gym! If you show up early, that’s a great chance to socialize with the team, stretch and warm up anyways 🤸‍♂️ The gym is always open at least 30 minutes before class.

- Free parking on Marshall, Goshen, Munford streets does exist! Just read the signs to confirm the timing 🚘 You can also pay to park on Broad (east bound) and Grace streets if you’re in a rush.

- There are other places to park if you’re willing to walk two blocks at most - Remember, we live in city and that’s part of the deal. Consider it a free warm up 🏃‍♀️

05/26/2026

Sunday June 7th from 1-3pm!
Open mat event we are doing with , free to all ladies from all local gyms practicing Muay Thai, BJJ and boxing. Come get some work in with new friends 🤝

05/13/2026

Muay Thai Open Mat every Friday evening 6-7pm!
Most times you will see Coach Josiah there, who is always willing to give tips, hold pads and do some fun rounds of sparring for those in a yellow shirt and up.

This Friday 5/15, we are opening the gym up to ALL local gyms for a free drop-in during open mat. Come have some fun and meet new friends 🤝 See you on the mats!

04/01/2026

Kimura Month 🪢
It doesn’t just win matches—it controls them

BJJ every Monday-Friday 7am & 7:15pm + every Saturday 11am

OSS

03/03/2026

🆕 NEW Class 🆕
We are adding a new Muay Thai class to the schedule starting 3/7/2026 -
Saturdays 8-9am
Bag + Conditioning for ALL levels!

Get some early morning work in with this Thai-style class, where students get guided bag work in, paired with strength and conditioning drills to make your punches and kicks stronger 🥊💪⚡️

02/22/2026

International Women’s Day 2026!
Ladies - Come celebrate with a seminar and open mat featuring Muay Thai Coach Lauren Meyer and BJJ black belt Kim Cratsenberg. We are opening up this event to all local gyms with no registration and free of charge!
Sunday March 8th from 10am-12pm at Staples Mill.
There will be no Women’s muay thai this sunday at !

12/31/2025

That’s a wrap for 2025! Richmond BJJ & Self Defense Academy accomplished so much this year and we are excited to keep things rolling into 2026. OSS!

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12/16/2025

Holiday Schedule below:

Wednesday 12/24:
🥊 Muay Thai 6AM Fundamentals, 6PM Open Mat
🥋BJJ 7AM Open Mat, 7:15PM Open Mat

Thursday 12/25: CLOSED

Wednesday 12/31:
🥊 Muay Thai 6AM Fundamentals, 6PM Open Mat
🥋BJJ 7AM Open Mat, 7:15PM Open Mat

Thursday 1/1: Regular classes

Have a great December, get that work in 👍

12/09/2025

There will be no 7am BJJ this morning. We will see everyone this evening.

12/08/2025