Richmond · Virginia

Upstream BJJ

5316 Chamberlayne Rd, Richmond, VA 23227

5.0153 reviews · via Google

About Upstream BJJ

Upstream BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in downtown Richmond, Virginia, just off Broad St near VCU, founded by Richmond native and third-degree black belt Seph Smith. It runs more than 20 classes a week across six days: an Intro to BJJ course for complete beginners, All Levels classes for experienced grapplers, a weekly Marathon Roll of eleven five-minute non-stop sparring rounds alternating gi and no-gi, open mats, private and small-group lessons, and a kids program from age 5 that encourages local youth tournaments. Memberships are month-to-month with no contracts, and there are no fees for belt tests or promotions.

Pricing

Memberships

Unlimited Access to All ClassesMonth-to-month, no contracts, cancel anytime

$160/mo

Unlimited Access to all classes - first monthIntroductory rate for the first month only

$110/mo

Marathon Roll - guestsPer-session guest fee for the weekly Marathon Roll sparring session only, free for members, minimum 6 months experience. Recorded as one_time rather than drop_in because it buys entry to one specific class, not general drop-in access.

Programs & discounts

Kids - Unlimited access to all classesKids · Month-to-month, no contracts; $15 off for a second sibling, making the second child $135

$150/mo

Visits & passes

Day PassDrop-ins welcome; the site says to call for drop-in rates on other classes

$25 day

Trial class

Try a Free Class

Contract

Month-to-month

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
Competition
Self-Defense
Open Mat

Schedule

No schedule data available yet.

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Instructors

Seph SmithBlack Belt

head

Lineage: Ryan Hall

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Upstream BJJ cost?+

Monthly membership at Upstream BJJ ranges from $110 to $160 per month. Drop-in classes are $25.

Does Upstream BJJ offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Upstream BJJ offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Upstream BJJ?+

The head instructor is Seph Smith, a black belt with lineage through Ryan Hall.

Does Upstream BJJ have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Upstream BJJ offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Upstream BJJ accept drop-ins?+

Yes, Upstream BJJ accepts drop-ins for $25 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.

Does Upstream BJJ have open mat?+

Yes, Upstream BJJ runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.