Clayton Phillips Jiu Jitsu

222 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517, USA

(68 reviews)
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  • John H Ross
    John H Ross

    Started rolling here a few weeks ago and have been thoroughly impressed with quality of instruction, variety of class offerings and overall responsiveness of Clay and his whole team. Top notch program and culture for anybody looking to progress on their Jiu-Jitsu journey!

    Posted 1 year ago
  • J B
    J B

    Dropped in at Clayton Phillips Jiu Jitsu and had the honor of training with them for three days. The atmosphere was super warm and welcoming from the moment I walked in. Solid instruction, sharp, detailed, and easy to follow. Clean mats, great facility, and a really good vibe overall. Had a great time rolling with everyone and I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Norfolk!

    Posted 1 year ago
  • Arthur Castaner
    Arthur Castaner

    I did a drop in for gi. Drop on fee is $20. No bowing, no turning around to tie your belt, no honorifics. Just "coach." and the atmosphere was really chilled out. Just a lets have fun additude. I am not sure if the cold weather influenced it but no traditional warm up. He said he wanted us moving because of the cold and we drilled a cool little drag to single leg. Then we went into technique it was umaplata with a step away from the traditional umaplata. He gave us a couple of gems about cutting angles and forcing advantageous scrambles. It's not something I have in my game on purpose, but I will play it now. The rolls were good; I had a great playful roll with Zack we talked and giggled through the roll. If I am this way, I will definitely stop back in. Thank you.

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    Posted 1 year ago
  • Jackson M
    Jackson M

    I have been training at CPJJ for 4 years and some change after 2 years of training at other gyms. From the first day I walked in it has been nothing but quality instruction from Clay and sparring from him and his students. The environment fosters excellence for all levels of the art and imbues a love of learning. If you are an experienced practitioner you will find a combination of tested and innovate technique which is constantly improved upon. If you are brand new to grappling you will find a more than welcoming environment which simply wants you to learn and grow. If you have ever considered learning a martial art this is one of the best places to learn. Gi or no-gi. There is always someone willing to train.

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    Posted 1 year ago
  • Nickolas Calomeris
    Nickolas Calomeris

    Having trained at three different Jiu Jitsu gyms, I can confidently say that this one stands out as the best. The techniques taught here are consistently among the most current and effective. Professor Clay is dedicated to imparting practical skills that truly work, ensuring that no time is wasted on impractical methods.

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    Posted 1 year ago
  • Jason Holloway
    Jason Holloway

    Such an amazing gym. My son (age 9) and I have trained here for about a year and a half now. We dropped in on five different gyms in the area and even trained at one of them for about three months prior to making the switch to CPJJ. In fact, my son was considering quitting prior to joining CPJJ. After the switch, he hasn’t looked back and loves training 3-4 times a week. As a person who didn’t grow up around martial arts the gym was very welcoming for a 40-year-old to join and learn. Everyone was/is very welcoming and willing to help, but most importantly they are patient. In this gym, there are no egos and everyone is conscientious of their training partners wanting to ensure everyone remains healthy and able to train. Professor Clay is a phenomenal teacher who truly understands how to engage with kids and adults of all skill-levels. He is a consummate professional providing lessons on new developments/techniques in the sport while maintaining a solid base in traditional grappling. Every lesson starts with a fundamental base and then builds in complexity. This approach ensures he’s able to engage and provide value for the basic white belt all the way to the brown belts we have in our gym. I hope to train as long as my body will allow (which, fingers crossed, should be well into my 50s) and I hope my son continues to train into adulthood. I can’t imagine training anywhere else as I feel very much part of a community. If you’re thinking about joining a gym, CPJJ is the best place to start – anything else would be a distant second.

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    Posted 1 year ago

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