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Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Chesapeake, United States

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Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy's Chesapeake location is a family-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in the Hampton Roads area, sister to a second branch in Virginia Beach. It runs separate programs for younger kids, older kids and adults, plus a weekend open mat, and the site also promotes a kickboxing program that blends Muay Thai and Western kickboxing. The academy welcomes people of any age, body type or fitness level and pitches its training around self-defense, discipline, fitness and confidence. Lead instructors include black belt Dan Gleaton, who has a wrestling, Kung Fu and Muay Thai background and has coached professional MMA fighters. The wider Tidewater team competes at regional tournaments and has collected team titles at Newbreed and Grappling Industries events.

Address
648 Grassfield Pkwy #18, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Kickboxing
Map showing Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Training

Affiliation
USBJJF

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Open mat
  • Private lessons

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class
Beginners
From age 4

Timetable this week

Monday

17:15Little Kids

ages 4–7

18:00Big Kids

ages 8–14

19:00Adults

Tuesday

18:00Adults

Wednesday

17:15Little Kids

ages 4–7

18:00Big Kids

ages 8–14

19:00Adults

Thursday

18:00Adults

Friday

17:15Little Kids

ages 4–7

18:00Big Kids

ages 8–14

Saturday

09:30Open Mat

Opening hours

Monday
17:15-20:30
Tuesday
18:00-19:30
Wednesday
17:15-20:30
Thursday
18:00-19:30
Friday
17:15-19:00
Saturday
09:00-12:00
Sunday
Closed

Coaches

  • Daniel (Dan) Gleaton

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Anthony Elbert

    Head coachJiu Jitsu

Contact

Instagram
@tidewaterbjj

Questions about Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Where is Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy is at 648 Grassfield Pkwy #18, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA.

Which sports does Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy teach?

Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing.

Can I try Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy is free.

When are the beginner classes at Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 17:15, Monday 18:00 and Monday 19:00.

When is Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy open?

Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy is open Monday 17:15-20:30; Tuesday 18:00-19:30; Wednesday 17:15-20:30; Thursday 18:00-19:30; Friday 17:15-19:00; Saturday 09:00-12:00.

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