Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense Academy

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

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

OSS

🆕 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 🥊💪⚡️

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 !

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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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 👍

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

All classes as regularly scheduled this evening friends. Please take your time and plan accordingly if you are coming in.

Hello friends. Looks we are expecting some inclement weather. We do plan to have regularly scheduled classes for both 6am Muay Thai and 7am BJJ tomorrow morning. Please exercise an abundance of caution as you make your way in. Be safe.

Here at Richmond BJJ & Self Defense Academy, we have an amazing Muay Thai program that emphasizes team work, dedication and having fun, whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been coming for years. Thank you to Caitlin for capturing the real essence of our team 📸

It’s that time again - No Gi August!
Hang up your gi this month because starting 8/1 all BJJ classes will be no gi. We sell rash guards and shorts at the desk if you’re in need 🙂