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Revolution BJJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Richmond, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule revolutionbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 804-657-7461
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 12–1:15 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 12:15–2 pm |
The classes they run
“The coaches are highly professional, and their instructions are clear and precise, making it easy to follow along as a beginner.”
“I've been attending for a few years now and 2 of my children now attend the kids class.”
“I love the vary of other type of grappling classes (judo, wrestling, self defense) that are supplemented in.”
Other martial arts here
“They're also very kind to traveling BJJ practitioners, which is a bonus when you just want to get a few rolls in on a business trip or vacation.”
“I love the vary of other type of grappling classes (judo, wrestling, self defense) that are supplemented in.”
“I love the vary of other type of grappling classes (judo, wrestling, self defense) that are supplemented in.”
What members say
“It's a clean, fun and safety oriented environment, with great instructors.”
“The coaches are highly professional, and their instructions are clear and precise, making it easy to follow along as a beginner.”
“I grew up in richmond but do not live here anymore, so I am always looking for a place to train Jiu Jitsu when I am in town visiting family.”
“I want to say an extra thank you to Stu who seems to have an eagle eye for technique and breaking things down in a unique way that can be understood.”
“Awesome facility with a good amount of mat space and it was very clean, something you should always pay attention to when searching for a school.”
“I would definitely recommend if you are looking women partners.”
From the reviews
When I joined Revolution BJJ a little over two years ago, I was looking for a new challenge and a distraction. What I got was a gym family and a new perspective on what I could do!
I spent a year training at Revolution BJJ while I was in school in Richmond, and it was absolutely incredible. The people, instructors, and staff made this place truly special - everyone was welcoming and supportive from day one. I participated in both their Muay Thai and BJJ programs, and loved every minute of both.
I've trained at Muay Thai and boxing schools that were excellent in their own right, but I did not find a BJJ school that grabbed me after the trial membership, until I moved to Richmond. Revolution BJJ has been the best of any gym I've been to. Excellent instruction and great culture from top to bottom.
I've been training here almost 6 years and this school is great. There are a ton of people here, more classes than I know what to do with, and they focus on having intro programs to bring in and groom new students. It's a clean, fun and safety oriented environment, with great instructors.
New to muay thai? Start at Revolution BJJ
Revolution BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Revolution BJJ
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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