All regular classes will be canceled at Upstream BJJ for July 4th. We will have a no gi marathon roll at 11am. Anyone with 6 months or more experience is welcome to join! Open to all ranks and affiliations!
Two Pan Am Medals for Upstream!
Congratulations to Upstream BJJ Brown Belt Phillip Thai and Blue Belt Giada Bertonelli on making the podium at this year's IBJJF Pan American Championship. Phillip Thai took gold at Master 1 Brown Belt Light Feather and Giada took Bronze in Master 2 Blue Belt. They both had three fights and showed growth, skill and heart. We are so proud of you!
Gold in Atlanta!
Congratulations to Upstream BJJ assistant kids’ coach Giada on her gold this weekend at the IBJJF Atlanta Open. She showed a dominant, composed performance with no points scored against her. We are so proud of you, Giada!
US Grappling Richmond 8/3
We will be closed this Saturday August 3 for US Grappling Richmond. Marathon Roll is still on this Friday at 6:30. Good luck to all competitors!
New Pricing and Membership Options
To best accommodate all schedules and training needs, we have recently added some new pricing and membership options. As always, we still offer our student, first responder and military discount as well as family discounts. Please contact us at by phone or email for more information! Anyone local to Richmond and interested in trying out the gym is invited to come for a totally commitment-free week of training. Anyone new to BJJ is encouraged to schedule a totally complimentary Intro before your first class. Get in touch and start training with us today!
No Women’s Class 2/16
We will not have women’s class this Saturday 2/16/19 as our women’s instructor will be out of town for a tournament. We will be back on schedule the following Saturday. Open mat will be on as usual from 12-2.
JT Torres Seminar Raffle
This February, ADCC Champion and grappling phenom JT Torres will be teaching a seminar in Raleigh. This seminar is organized by Roll Forever, an organization that promotes Jiu Jitsu in the region, sponsors athletes and puts on high quality seminars with elite athletes in Virginia and North Carolina. Upstream BJJ is raffling off one spot at this amazing seminar. Raffle tickets are $5 and purchase is exclusive to Upstream students. We hope to see everyone there! We never miss an opportunity to learn from the best.
January Intro Block Offer
For the month of January, Upstream is offering a 12 class intro block for only $60! This block is for those totally new to BJJ who want to test the waters and see how training fits into their lives. It is 12 classes valid over two months. Email us at upstreambjj@gmail.com for more information. We hope to train with you soon!
Women’s Class Schedule January 2019
The first women’s class of 2019 will be Saturday, January 12. We will not have women’s class Saturday January 5. We look forward to starting another productive year of training and continuing to build up a strong women’s team! Get in touch with us if you are interested in our women’s only program. Our Saturday classes are open to ages 12 and up.
Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule at Upstream BJJ
This week we will have a few schedule changes in honor of the holiday. Upstream BJJ will be closed Thursday and Friday (11/22 and 11/23). We will be on our regular schedule through Wednesday and back on again Saturday. From all of us at Upstream BJJ we wish you a happy, safe holiday and great long weekend however you celebrate!
Upstream Kids growing strong!
Our kids’ program at Upstream BJJ has really been growing! We are excited to announce we are now accepting children from 4 years old. Kids’ class is every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 pm. Monday and Tuesday classes are in the gi, while Thursday is no gi for the kids. Bring your child in today to learn discipline, teamwork and of course jiu jitsu, in a friendly but challenging environment. We offer membership and block class options to suit any busy school schedule.
This weekend at Upstream BJJ
Get ready to train this weekend at Upstream BJJ! Don't miss marathon roll on Friday and open mat on Saturday. Women's class will be ON with a guest instructor. This week marathon roll will be in the gi and as always open mat is whatever you make of it! Call a buddy and get some great drilling in this Saturday 12-2. Marathon roll will start at 6:30. Open to all schools and affiliations!
Memorial Day Open Mat 5/28/18
Open mat this Monday 5/28! Come in and get some rolls in before your cookout 12pm - 2pm. Free and open to all academies.