Bushin Martial Arts & Jiu-Jitsu RVA

Co-Ed Adult Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Richmond

Learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment.

*** CLASS SCHEDULE ***
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Membership: $135.00 monthly
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Get 1 (one) week of bushin Jiu-Jitsu Adult
Co-Ed Classes in Richmond.

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*** Ages 13 & up ***

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The fastest way to street readiness.

It’s not just a workout — it’s a life-saving skillset. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, even if an attacker is bigger and stronger than you.

Come see why Richmond comes to our Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for self-defense.

Safe and structured self-defense.

The top two reasons why people don’t learn martial arts is because they fear getting injured, or that they will not be good enough.


The structure of our adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes make them ideal for beginners with absolutely no experience, and we prioritize the safety of our students in every class.

Self Defense School Richmond VA for kids adults men women| Jiu Jitsu | 16+ Years Experience | Richmond VA | Lakeside VA | Henrico VA | Glen Allen VA | Short Pump VA | Mechanicsville VA | Chesterfield VA | Midlothian VA | Hanover County VA | Chesterfield County VA
Self Defense School Richmond VA for kids adults men women| Jiu Jitsu | 16+ Years Experience | Richmond VA | Lakeside VA | Henrico VA | Glen Allen VA | Short Pump VA | Mechanicsville VA | Chesterfield VA | Midlothian VA | Hanover County VA | Chesterfield County VA

Join our family.

Our students and our instructors make us a big, supportive family here in Richmond. We work with each other, not against each other, as we pursue our goals together. Come for the jiu-jitsu, stay for the community.


We welcome newcomers with open arms!

Bushin Jiu-Jitsu Foundations is the perfect beginner self-defense program for adults.

In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Bushin Foundations prepares you to defend against a heavier, stronger, or more athletic opponent in a real-life altercation.

Self Defense School Richmond VA for kids adults men women| Jiu Jitsu | 16+ Years Experience | Richmond VA | Lakeside VA | Henrico VA | Glen Allen VA | Short Pump VA | Mechanicsville VA | Chesterfield VA | Midlothian VA | Hanover County VA | Chesterfield County VA

The Bushin Difference

Building a Strong Foundation for a Lifelong Journey

Self Defense School Richmond VA for kids adults men women| Jiu Jitsu | 16+ Years Experience | Richmond VA | Lakeside VA | Henrico VA | Glen Allen VA | Short Pump VA | Mechanicsville VA | Chesterfield VA | Midlothian VA | Hanover County VA | Chesterfield County VA

Step 1: Learn The 
Techniques

Originally developed for the U.S. Army, Bushin Jiu-Jitsu Foundations  is entirely dedicated to the mastery of 36 essential techniques organized into 23 one-hour lessons.

These 36 techniques address the most common behaviors with the greatest success in a street fight.

This program makes learning jiu-jitsu easy and fun regardless of your age or physical ability.

Self Defense School Richmond VA for kids adults men women| Jiu Jitsu | 16+ Years Experience | Richmond VA | Lakeside VA | Henrico VA | Glen Allen VA | Short Pump VA | Mechanicsville VA | Chesterfield VA | Midlothian VA | Hanover County VA | Chesterfield County VA

Step 2: Develop Your 
Reflexes

Once you complete each of the 23 Bushin Jiu-Jitsu Foundations lessons twice, you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development (RD) Classes

In Reflex Development classes, you will learn how to combine the 36 techniques to address the most common occurrences in a real fight.

Self Defense School Richmond VA for kids adults men women| Jiu Jitsu | 16+ Years Experience | Richmond VA | Lakeside VA | Henrico VA | Glen Allen VA | Short Pump VA | Mechanicsville VA | Chesterfield VA | Midlothian VA | Hanover County VA | Chesterfield County VA

Step 3: Earn Your Blue Belt

Once you’ve gained proficiency in the 36 techniques you can test for your Bushin Jiu-Jitsu Foundations, then advance to Master Cycle contuning the journey toward Blue Belt and beyond.

Promotion to Bushin Jiu-Jitsu Foundations level means you’ve demonstrated the ability to defend yourself against an untrained opponent that is heavier, stronger, and more athletic than you.