Valhalla is a phenomenal martial arts academy. I've been there for nearly six months, taking…read morejiu-jitsu and thai boxing, and can't imagine quitting of my own free will .... going there is literally the highlight of my day, every day: I know I'll relax and have fun - and learn something about myself It's really amazing to watch the instructors and students learn and coach each other, great atmosphere: very mature and fun, and respectful; amazing kids program.

If you're searching for a place where you can learn, grow, and laugh while simultaneously being put…read morein both an armbar and a chokehold by someone twice your age and half your size, look no further than Valhalla Academy of Martial Arts. Where Valhalla lacks in a "No Shoes, No Service" policy, it excels in providing a venue for fresh and seasoned martial arts practitioners of all ages to hone their craft in a plethora of styles, including but not limited to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. You'll be hard pressed to find another gym with such a wealth of engaging opportunities under the same roof. What really sets it apart isn't just the exceptional coaching from its founder and resident Black Belt Professor, Coach Andrew; it's the emphasis placed on personal development from all angles. The atmosphere that's been cultivated at Valhalla ensures a healthy and positive environment where everyone involved is engaged and committed to helping each other progress both physically and mentally. Not only that, but the condition of the facility is par-none and always kept clean. As a slight testament to the caliber of Valhalla's curriculum, I've personally garnered a greater sense of confidence, learned countless practical skills, and gained a greater appreciation for cold showers. Although I've only been a student for a relatively short amount of time, I'm certain I'll be here for the long run.

This place is the best jujitsu academy in town! The gym is an extremley welcoming environment with…read morefriendly (and skilled) members. The classes are well run/organized and the instruction is exceptional. 10/10 recomend Pressure if your looking for somewhere to learn/practice!

We stopped in to train on vacation, had a great time. Really great instruction, clean mats,…read morefriendly and welcoming. White and blue belts had really solid technique, which is always a good indicator of quality instruction. Great dojo.

This place is awesome. I have been wanting to try BJJ for a while and I finally decided to, I am so…read moreglad I picked Gracie Charlottesville. The community here is great and very helpful for all skill levels. Their facility is brand new, big, and has really nice amenities (shower, sauna, lockers, changing room, etc). If you want to give it a shot they also offer a completely free 1 week trial. Definitely recommend this gym!

Update! Their newest hire who is currently running the kids classes (including one for 4-6…read moreyear-olds), upcoming women's classes, muay thai, and other things, is Kristen DeBruycker who trained directly under THE Pedro Sauer and has trained in Thailand. Absolutely incredible instructor. Amazing school and soon to be the best!

My son trained at Enlisted Nine last night and this gym was amazing. We live 1.5 hours away but the…read moretrip was well worth it. We have traveled and trained at approx. 30-40 gyms over the years, Enlisted Nine tops the list. What we liked the best was that each technique was demonstrated and Colton showed what to do if you were doing it for points, self defense or combat basically giving three variations of each technique. No other school we have been to had an instructor break it down this way. So no matter why you were there learning BJJ you could use it for your discipline. The gym was clean and all the staff and students were friendly. The gym had a family feel but let me say they WORK. My son was whooped after class. Will definitely make Enlisted Nine our home. Tim

Great place to learn BJJ and striking. Great team and super-patient coaches. Great, high-level…read moreprofessors. They also have wrestling. Great for both kids and adults. I recommend 110%.

Absolute gem of a place to train. Stopped by to see if I could train a day or two while visiting…read morethe area from out of town; their morning crew and training vibes were so awesome I trained with them the entire week - even bought some merch to wear once my trip was done. Not only recommend this place to anyone looking for a solid gym to learn, but will be coming back if I find myself in the Charlottesville area again!!

My and my freaking awesome amazing boyfriend who's so good at jiu jitsu went on Saturday and it was…read morereally fun.

Well I came all the way from California to try this class out. I absolutely loved it. Every single…read moreminute that I was there the instructor was on point. Very detailed on his training, as you can see it on the faces from his students. If you're interested in jujitsu training and you live in the area please stop by to try this class. This is one spot on the map you definitely do not want to miss! Thank you Professor for your time and knowledge. I'll be coming back tomorrow for round two. Thank you and God bless

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to provide their child structure, discipline, and…read morean enjoyable time. My four year old is always upset when he realizes there is no class at night, he looks forward to it every day. Mike and Jamie are excellent instructors and are extremely patient, entertaining and kind to children in the 4-7 age range. The instructors ensure all participants are practicing good hygiene and space in-between exercises and activities. Hand sanitizer and in depth cleaning is done to the mats and equipment prior to each class.

The Lab is a great place. If your looking for martial arts this spot is first class. Chad Lebrun…read moreruns a very professional school!

I have been going to the Lab Martial Arts in Fredericksburg, VA since the early 2000's. This place…read morepromotes a family atmosphere along with great instructional coaches​ from Blue belt to Black belts. Everyone is willing to help see others succeed and unlike other places this place shares everything and does not hold back when teaching students how to defend themselves to Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to student development. I highly recommend the Lab Martial Arts to anyone who is willing to learn a challenging art of self-defense​ or sport martial arts. David P.

We've been taking classes here for a couple of months and I highly recommend it. There are lots of…read morecoaches so kids get one on one time, they're all nice and keep the kids on task. They are teaching them great skills and discipline.

Battlefield Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional school with a world class training program. One of the…read morebest decisions that I have made as a parent is enrolling my children at Battlefield Jiu Jitsu two years ago. Coach Jason as well as his coaching staff are excellent at teaching school age children and challenging them to be their best. The class incorporates the right amount of structure, discipline, physical fitness, and fun. There is always a good number of coaches on the mats so that each child can receive additional personalized guidance. Students are evaluated individually and promoted accordingly you won't get an eleven-year black belt here everything is earned not given. In addition to the awesome training environment the coaches are amazing human beings. Battlefield Jiu Jitsu has fundraisers and donates to charitable causes. The annual Christmas party is something that all the students look forward to every year. Battlefield Jiu Jitsu personifies the essence of martial arts and it shows in the coaching staff all the way down to the lowest belt student. If you are considering enrolling yourself or your children in a martial arts program look no further......... get down here and talk to coach Jason and start your 30-day trial ASAP

It was with great trepidation that I approached Winchester Jiu Jitzu. Mind you, I had heard nothing…read morebut great things...but personally I hadn't trained hard in anything for several years and had never taken any martial art. I walked into my first class like a total creep mouse, scared to death that it would be full of high level practitioners with tons of ego who would scoff at my ineptitude. Yeah, it was literally nothing like that. From the moment I walked in, everyone there made me feel incredibly welcome. Yes, there are a ton of high level folks (along with newbies of course), but they are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with you. The instructors are fantastic teachers, as well as genuinely kind, encouraging people. I am now completely addicted and feel as if my week is not quite complete unless I've had at least three BJJ classes (preferably more) and two HMT classes. I've also dragged my son into it, and it's the first extra curricular activity in his life he's never complained about. Highly recommend this school.

Im new to all this MMA training and Jiu-Jitsu art. The minute I walked in this facility. It was…read morestrange. In a good way. It felt like home. So welcoming, Everyone was actually nice. Bob, George and Steve the instructors are friendly and very laid back cool guys. After 2 months I feel part of not only a team but a family! Great work out, great, fun, great people, great atmosphere,

Excellent Jiu Jitsu school - all of the coaches are great, personable, patient, and encouraging…read more The gym is clean and well maintained, facilities are new and fresh, and the people there are all welcoming. The kids classes are fun and engaging, and the community they've built is top tier.

While his accomplishments speak for themselves, it's good to know Zack is the kind of instructor…read morethat everyone should strive to be - patient, incredible at jiu jitsu, with a good energy, and always respectful. You're going to get good at BJJ quickly at fourth Dimension and have fun doing it.