Kids BJJ
A welcoming place for kids to learn jiu jitsu at their level. No experience is expected.
Front Royal, Virginia · Since 2015
Jiu jitsu for the whole family in Front Royal.
Ten years on the mats in the Shenandoah Valley.
Try a Free ClassKids, teens, adults, every experience level. Beginners are the whole point.
Programs
A place to begin.
Four programs, one welcoming room. Come watch a class. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Adult BJJ
Adults of every experience level are welcome. Starting from zero is normal here.
Kids MMA
Age appropriate MMA instruction for kids in the same family first academy environment.
Boxing
Fundamentals-first boxing for adults in the same welcoming room.
Ten years in Front Royal
A decade, right here.
Ten years ago we started in a little building on Main Street. We’re upstairs at BattleGrounds now.
2015
Started in a small building on Main Street in Front Royal.
ThenMoving upstairs
Riverbend moved upstairs inside BattleGrounds Fitness.
Then2025
Ten years serving families in the Shenandoah Valley.
More than a gym
The work keeps going.
The reviews tell the story: a child with learning differences and anxiety welcomed and thriving, a high schooler encouraged to try by his algebra teacher, and a visiting academy owner noticing Robert Hupman’s work in the community. Riverbend is a family, law enforcement and veteran friendly academy.
5.0 stars across 41 reviewsYouth mental health
Coach Hupman continues advocacy work around youth mental health and suicide prevention.
Local students
Free training initiatives for local high school graduates are part of Riverbend’s community work.
Those who serve
Riverbend is proud to remain a law enforcement and veteran friendly academy.
Rolling on the River
The academy’s family camping and fishing weekend keeps connection going beyond the mats.
Weekly Schedule
Riverbend Academy Weekly Schedule
A look at the weekly class schedule across all of our programs. Come try any class your first time free.
Monday
- AM Adults No-Gi Jiu Jitsu6:00–7:00 AM
- Youth MMA5:30–6:30 PM
- Co-Ed Boxing5:30–6:30 PM
Tuesday
- AM Adults No-Gi Jiu Jitsu6:00–7:00 AM
- Youth Gi Jiu Jitsu4:30–5:45 PM
- Adults Gi Jiu Jitsu6:00–7:30 PM
Wednesday
- Adults No-Gi Jiu Jitsu(Invite Only to Members)6:00–7:00 PM
Thursday
- AM Adults Gi Jiu Jitsu6:00–7:00 AM
- Youth Gi Jiu Jitsu4:30–5:45 PM
- Co-Ed Boxing5:30–6:30 PM
- Adults Gi Jiu Jitsu6:00–7:30 PM
Friday
- Youth MMA5:30–6:30 PM
- Adults Gi Jiu Jitsu6:30–7:30 PM
Sunday
- Open Mat11:00 AM
* Youth Gi Jiu Jitsu programs follow a progressive curriculum.
Saturday: Closed
Membership
Simple, honest pricing.
Pick the plan that fits how often you want to train. No contracts, no pressure.
1 Class per Week
$60
per month
Sign up2 Classes per Week
$100
per month
Sign up3 Classes per Week
$115
per month
Sign upUnlimited Classes
$130
per month
Best valueSign upA one-time signup fee of $25 applies at registration. All rates are subject to taxes and processing fees.
Find us
We’re upstairs inside BattleGrounds Fitness.
First-time visitors sometimes miss the entrance. Come to BattleGrounds Fitness and head upstairs.
35 E Jackson St, Upstairs
Front Royal, VA 22630
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Come meet us.
Tell us who the class is for. Coach Rob can help with the next step.
(540) 671-0789