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Gustavo Machado Norfolk
Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with a family-like atmosphere in Norfolk.
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Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training with a family-like atmosphere in Norfolk.
Gustavo Machado Norfolk is a highly-rated fitness center and sports club specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering both Gi and No-Gi training. With a perfect 5-star rating, it is praised for excellent coaching, a welcoming environment, and knowledgeable instructors like Taylor, Samson, and Mark. Reviews highlight a family-like culture, great training partners, and visits from notable figures like UFC fighter Liz Carmouche, making it a top choice for self-defense and skill development in Virginia.
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Comprehensive training in Gi and No-Gi techniques for beginners to advanced students.
Practical skills and strategies taught by experienced black belts for real-world safety.
One-on-one sessions with instructors like Taylor and Samson to refine your grappling skills.
Welcoming environment for visitors and travelers to train with our community during vacations.
Specialized training for tournaments, led by high-level competitors with proven success.
Social gatherings and guest sessions, including visits from elite athletes like UFC fighters.
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Overall rating
James Sheets
Excellent gym. Started at 41 and have been rolling for a few months both Gi and No Gi with multiple instructors. Great environment. Great rolls. 10/10
mfristo27
Best jiu jitsu in Virgina. Come by if you want excellent coaching and great training partners.
Tyler George
Professor Taylor is one of the sickest competitors out there and has a great understanding of every aspect of grappling. She puts the 757 on her back every performance and runs an awesome training session. Her brother and fellow black belt Samson is drippy as hell and can blitz past your guard as if you’ve never trained before. Not to mention Mark is one of the OG’s of 757 bjj. He’s seen every move twice and can inflict pain (emotional and physical) like no other. Sick spot, sick squad, sick playlist. 🦾🦾🦾
Emily Wooten
I have visited this gym during two different vacations in Norfolk and had great experiences each time. The first time, Taylor was the instructor and the second time, Samson. My husband and I were extremely welcomed and I can’t say enough good things about these folks. Both siblings are very knowledgeable and have been training since early childhood. There is a family-like culture in the gym, yet it is very hospitable to guests. While we were in town, Liz Carmouche happened to be visiting, so we even got in some rolls with her! Goes to show the level of training that is offered there if even a UFC fighter is choosing to drop in. We had an excellent time and this is pretty much our go-to place if we’re ever in the area now. Highly recommend it over all the other gyms in Norfolk.
Andrew Reed
Best Gym in town. The owners are super down to earth, and make the community better. I've never met coaches that care about their students as much as Taylor and her father Mark do. If you truly want to learn self defense or develop skills you want to improve on, this is absolutely the gym you should choose. If I could give them 10 stats I would
