Completely agree with all the other reviews. Great facilities and professor Greg Walker is awesome with both children and adults alike. We started with our two kids and then my wife and I decided to join. Along with great facilities and instruction, the people that train together here are an awesome group. My family started with zero formal experience and all felt welcome from day one. Stop by and check out the free week of classes; no pressure, no obligation, no uniform required.Young child intro (my 4 year old)Tuesday and Thursday 5-5:30pmSaturday 9-9:30amYouth fundamentals (my 6 year old)Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30pmSaturday 9:30-10:30amAdult fundamentals class times:Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-7:30pmSaturday 11:30am-12:30

My son takes lessons here. He enjoys it.

With absolutely no knowledge of Jiu Jitsu, we brought our 6 year old son in less than a month after GMBJJ Chesapeake opened. We were welcomed with open arms and loved the clean, new facility. Professor Greg has an unmatched patience and enthusiasm to teach the Youth classes. Our daughter couldn’t wait for her dance recital to be over and her birthday, so that she was old enough to join her brother and learn Jiu Jitsu too. After a year and a half at this Academy, we have found that they have become family. Absolutely FIVE STARS!

Love the family atmosphere, instruction and overall experience. One of the best instructors in Proffessor Walker, a well of knowledge to help further the journey known as BJJ.

Professor Greg Walker is a world-class competitor and an amazing instructor! Gustavo Machado Chesapeake has a Jiu Jitsu program for the whole family. Such an awesome atmosphere and wonderful people. 5 stars simply isnt enough!

Coming into any Jiu Jitsu gym without a background in this sport can be very intimidating. However, my family and I felt welcome the moment we came through the door. The youth program that my son (4) and daughter (6) attend focus on conditioning, technique and most importantly discipline. In the short amount of time we’ve been coming here (2 months) have made a world of difference in their confidence and self esteem. They made friends very quickly and look forward to every class. The adult fundamentals class is equally amazing. Professor Greg and his wife Adrian are passionate about Jiu Jitsu and this is evident in their dedication to maintaining a clean, family friendly academy that facilitates an optimal environment for learning this sport. You won’t regret coming here but on the off chance that you do, there’s no upfront obligation because they offer a week of free classes for youth and adults to insure that this investment of time and money is right for you or your kids.

Highly recommend if you’re looking at getting into martial arts! I started training with Professor Walker when he was a trainer at UFC Gym. When he left, so did I. He is an amazing coach and has helped me progress immensely in Jiu Jitsu. He also offers kids classes and does excellent work with them!

I was only in town for the summer, but I can’t believe what I was able to learn in such a short time. Professor Greg Walker treated me like a regular student even though he knew I was only there for the summer. The fundamental classes were on point and definitely helped my game. My only regret was not being able to formally say goodbye due to flying back home early. I look forward to dropping in when I’m in town!

I had been wanting to try BJJ for years but honestly, I just didn’t have the courage to put myself out there and step on the mat. When my (at the time) 6 year old and 4 year old said they wanted to try it, I knew it was time. Watching them grow so much in confidence has been nothing short of one of the greatest blessings of my life; and to be able to grow in that same skill and confidence with them? Priceless. Greg Walker is more than a professor to us. He is family. It has been a privilege to learn under him and I could not be prouder to be his student and friend.

If you are looking for a place to start a foundation of discipline and respect for your child from someone outside of your own home, then you have to look no further! Professor Greg Walker has spent years working with kids of all types, for the most rambunctious to the very timid. My own son trained their and has been diagnosed with ADHD so needless to say he has a hard time staying focused. Professor Greg was just the thing he needed. He worked with him to improve and stay on track. I saw another review that warned of listening to recommendations from customers, but who else would you rather listen too? Martial arts is tough for children and adults. The way Professor Greg teaches to each individual learning style and is great with all kids. I can’t recommend this academy and it’s staff enough!!

Awesome brand new facility and the best BJJ coaches! I have both my kids here and couldn’t be happier. Excellent coach to student ratio and they work great with the little ones.

Great experience...professor and all other instructors/coaches are great with kids as well as adults. Best academy we’ve ever experienced for both adults and children.

I have been training for over a decade as a fighter and a grappler all over the East Coast. Now I only do it for exercise and fun. Greg does a great job with all levels of students. Just a great environment for learning both BJJ and respect for others. I’ll definitely be coming back here. Greg is a great ambassador of Gustavo Machado BJJ.

Great Academy! Professor Greg Walker is an outstanding instructor and encourages a family friendly atmosphere. Best place to learn jiu jitsu in Chesapeake.

Great facility with amazing instruction. This is the place to join if you are in Virginia! Professor Greg is phenomenal.

Greg provides a great training environment. Facilities are brand new and everything is super clean.

My daughter just now started sports and I choose jiu jitsu. We looked a few other gyms and we not only very happy with the instructor but also with the back ground of the people who work there and the filiation with Gustavo jui jitsu in hill top. I heard about Greg through another parent as well!

An awesome place to learn the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu jitsu.

Good Jiu jitsu ! taught by one of the best in the area !