Our expert instructors teach you and/or your child valuable life skills such as confidence, self-defense and setting goals to achieve success.
Our core values are built upon friendships, hard work and respect. We create a healthy & safe environment, we mentor our students to take personal responsibility for their results.
We are committed to providing innovative, relevant, sustainable and accessible Jiu-Jitsu classes that empower our students for life.
We pledge to provide you with a team environment that will be supportive, passionate, safe & full of integrity while promoting excellence in our community!
Journey offers Jiu-Jitsu classes for children ages 4-12, catering to all skill levels. These classes are designed to teach foundational skills in a fun & engaging way, fostering discipline, confidence, & fitness. With a focus on techniques & interactive activities, we ensure that students can safely explore Jiu-Jitsu in a supportive environment.
We offer adult Jiu-Jitsu classes for individuals aged 13 & up. It includes fundamental classes for beginners, advanced sessions for experienced practitioners, dedicated training sessions, & ecological dynamic movement classes. These are designed to enhance fitness, technique, & well-being, providing a supportive and challenging environment.
We are proud to partner with Higher Self, LLC. to provide unique movement and nutrition offerings to Journey Jiu-Jitsu! Learn more about our Yoga classes in Carrollton!
Here at Journey, we are a family-owned and operated academy located in Carrollton, VA, proudly serving all of Isle of Wight County and the surrounding areas. Under the expert guidance of 1st Degree Black Belt, Professor Sage Saunders, and our team of three other skilled black belt professors and coaches, we are committed to driving you or your children towards success, whether for self-defense or sport competition training. Our mission is to shape lives, forge lasting friendships, build a strong community, and provide the highest quality Jiu-Jitsu training this area has to offer. Join us at Journey Jiu-Jitsu, where excellence meets family.
Jiu-Jitsu techniques focus on controlling an opponent through leverage and body positioning, which allows a person to subdue a larger and stronger attacker without relying on brute strength. Many real-life fights end up on the ground. Jiu-Jitsu specializes in ground fighting, teaching practitioners how to defend themselves, gain a dominant position, and apply submission holds such as joint locks and chokeholds. It provides effective self-defense strategies, enabling individuals to protect themselves in various scenarios. Techniques are designed to neutralize threats quickly and efficiently, often without causing significant harm to the attacker. Emphasizing controlling an opponent without inflicting serious injury, this is particularly important in situations where excessive force may not be justified or legally permissible. Training includes drilling techniques for escaping from various holds and grabs, which are common in real-life altercations. Practitioners learn how to break free and counterattack effectively. Training helps practitioners develop mental resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure. This composure is crucial in real-life confrontations, allowing individuals to think clearly and react appropriately. Jiu-Jitsu techniques are versatile and can be adapted to different situations, whether standing or on the ground. This adaptability makes it a practical martial art for real-life self-defense.
Competing in BJJ improves your self defense, team building, confidence and motivation. Learn how to control your body and mind, applying technical movements in a real live-time match against an opponent. Here at Journey we have successfully coached many students to victory and won team trophies from all over! We travel as a team for Tournaments locally and across the United States competing at some of the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions in the world. We compete individually but we win as a team!
Our members are mothers, fathers, kids, teachers, lawyers, doctors, firefighters, police officers, tradesmen, accountants... Every day people from all walks of life. We help each of our members achieve their personal fitness goals, learn elite fighting skills, feel confident, and safe, and create enormous pride in themselves.
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Journey Jiu Jitsu has TOP NOTCH instructors with many years of experience training, teaching, and competing. My son and I have been training with this family (father, son, and daughter) for over three...
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I’ve been training here for almost 2 years. It’s always been consistent professional training for adults. The kids class has grown so much too. Lots of teaching talent at this school for a...
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Journey has provided great benefits for both of my kids. From discipline to confidence, we have seen great changes in them on and off the mats. And for me, it has provided a new challenge that has bec...
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The Instructors at Journey Jiu Jitsu are more than capable of preparing you for street survival. Personally it has paid off in my profession. Jiu Jitsu has become a lifestyle and I high recommend Ever...
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Family loving place, Allen, Sage, and the journey family are awesome. Everyone works as a team from beginners to the top level. No one is judged on what they do or do not know. Very detailed lessons a...
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My son and I joined Journey soon after they opened. My son has had prior Jiu-Jitsu training, and in my opinion, the level of instruction at Journey is incredible. Professor Alan and Professor Sage are...
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Journey Jiu Jitsu has TOP NOTCH instructors with many years of experience training, teaching, and competing. My son and I have been training with this family (father, son, and daughter) for over three years. I have watched my son go from being shy and timid to being more confident, respectful, and sticking up for himself. He has also won many tournaments, which none of it could of been possible without their expert instruction and training. We have nothing but good things to say about them.
I’ve been training here for almost 2 years. It’s always been consistent professional training for adults. The kids class has grown so much too. Lots of teaching talent at this school for a range of ages and body types. Hope to see you on the mat some time!
Journey has provided great benefits for both of my kids. From discipline to confidence, we have seen great changes in them on and off the mats. And for me, it has provided a new challenge that has become an obsession and an incredible workout a few days a week. Couldn’t be any happier with Professor Alan, Sage and Colleen. Highly recommend giving it a shot!
