Our School

Cville BJJ brings a friendly and relaxed environment in which to train Martial Arts. The detailed instruction and class atmosphere is why most people sign-up as well as continue to train at our school. The camaraderie at our school has grown into a big family, all helping one another to make progress in martial arts as well as in life.

We have trained and continue to train many local law enforcement and military personnel who wish to enhance their skills in unarmed combat. We have also hosted many woman’s self-defense seminars, raising awareness and empowering women to protect themselves in the Charlottesville area.

Our Goal

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a creative art form that allows a practitioner to use their entire body to express themselves and work through problems physically and mentally. Our goal is give our students the necessary tools to achieve their true potential. We focus on helping students understand to become more aware of their bodies and well-being. The instruction is of bio-mechanics and how to make it work the most efficient way. We focus on a strategy that conserves ones strength and builds skill that will last a lifetime. We strive to help students be relaxed in the face of chaos and focus on solving problems.

Our School’s History

Charlottesville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was first started as a two-day-a-week program at the local YMCA in 2004, headed by Lamonte Tyler. It was originally named The Academy of PHAT Jiu-Jitsu. After Lamonte’s departure from Charlottesville in July 2007, Gordon Emery, an assistant instructor at the time, officially took over and renamed the program with the affiliation of the BJJ Revolution Team. The affiliation has brought the school into a larger community of great Jiu-Jitsu talent from the Carlson Gracie style. Gordon brought with him a true desire to strengthen the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in Charlottesville. Under his management, the school has undergone major developments, including comprehensive training programs, better teaching methods, the addition of a Muay Thai program, new facility and equipment, and a six-day training week with a focus on improving all students abilities in the Martial Arts.

Gordon is committed to providing the best instruction possible for all students. He is constantly looking to improve his programs to be more comprehensive for all students. He regularly attends seminars and competitions in order to bring new technique details and training ideas back to the school. Gordon firmly believes that martial arts training (especially Jiu-Jitsu!) can have a tremendous positive impact on the lives of those who study it. Whether you are focusing on fitness, self-defense or sport he strives to help all students achieve their goals.

Our Facility

The Charlottesville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu facility offers top-of-the-line grappling mats and a well light training area, as well as excellent equipment for students to use. We are proud to offer a safe and clean training area where the art of Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai can be honed to an advanced level. Our mats are cleaned thoroughly daily and our entire facility is cleaned top to bottom on a weekly basis. Cleanliness is a top priority at Cville BJJ.

In the heart of Charlottesville, the facility was chosen to offer easy access from downtown as well as the UVA campus. A Charlottesville city bus stop is just a few blocks away on Preston Avenue. Also, close to the 250 highway and interstate 64, getting here could not be easier.