Tonight at 6:30 we are back on for no gi marathon roll. 10x5 minute rounds, do one do them all! See everyone tonight!
Johnny Tama Seminar September 1
This weekend! Johnny Tama will be at Upstream BJJ teaching Saturday September 1 from 12-2. This is going to be a great seminar from a grappler with so much to offer. $40 for Upstream BJJ members and $50 for non-members. Cash only. See everyone there!
This week at Upstream BJJ
We are looking forward to a big week of training and competing! Some of our instructors will be out of town competing and coaching at the IBJJF Vegas Open. Marathon roll is on as usual and this week is gi. Pack up your pajamas and come choke your friends! Women's class will be off but back on next weekend. Kids' class will be on a short break until next Tuesday.
Train hard this week and good luck to all competitors!
Marathon Roll 8/17/18
Tonight! No Gi Marathon Roll at Upstream BJJ! 6:30-7:30, 10x5 minute rounds. All teams and affiliations welcome!
This weekend at Upstream BJJ
Get ready to train this weekend at Upstream BJJ! Don't miss marathon roll on Friday and open mat on Saturday. Women's class will be ON with a guest instructor. This week marathon roll will be in the gi and as always open mat is whatever you make of it! Call a buddy and get some great drilling in this Saturday 12-2. Marathon roll will start at 6:30. Open to all schools and affiliations!
Johnny Tama Seminar at Upstream BJJ 9/1/2018
This September black belt and accomplished competitor Johnny Tama will be at Upstream! You may know him from his infamous footlock, the "tamalock" which he has used to quickly submit numerous opponents. The seminar will be from 12-2 on September 1. It is $40 for Upstream students and $50 for visitors. This seminar will be in the gi. Get ready for the fall competition season and add some new tricks to your arsenal!
11 Gold Medals Coming Home to Upstream after US Grappling Richmond
With only nine competitors from Upstream competing at US Grappling Richmond, the team still managed to bring home 11 gold medals. All of our female competitors took gold in all their divisions, a first time competitor took double gold, and two of our blue belts were able to close out the absolute division after winning gold in their weight classes. It was an amazing display of teamwork and support as those not competing scrambled around the venue to help their teammates. Thank you Upstream, you impress us every day!
Thank you to CAM Photos and Design for the amazing photographs as always!
Marathon Roll 7/27/18 and Competition Weekend!
Tonight, Friday 7/27/18 Marathon Roll will be in the gi! As always, 10x 5 minute rounds - do one, do them all! Get some hard training in before the weekend begins. We will be closed this Saturday 7/28/18 so the team can go compete and support each other at the US Grappling tournament in Richmond. Women's class and open mat will be back on next weekend!
Surprise No Gi Class with Wilson Reis
The students at Upstream got an awesome surprise this Wednesday when BJJ Black Belt and UFC fighter Wilson Reis stopped by to teach a special no gi class. He showed us some great passing drills and deep half guard sweeps before rolling with the students. You never know who will show up at Upstream but one thing is for sure, we always have the best guests!
Seph Smith Reverse De La Riva Almanac
Check out Upstream BJJ Head Instructor Seph Smith's new DVD with Digitsu! Get comfortable in the reverse de la riva and learn valuable concepts to apply across your jiu jitsu. Available here !
Digitsu DVD with Seph Smith
Check out this hands-free drill from Upstream BJJ head instructor Seph Smith. He has a new DVD out with Digitsu, available for pre-order!
Women's class is back on! 7/14/18
After a short break, women's class is back on schedule this Saturday at 11. Bring your gi and get some training in with other jiu jitsu women. Stick around afterwards for extra rolls at open mat!
Gi Marathon Roll at Upstream BJJ 6/29/18
Tonight marathon roll is in the gi! 6:30 - 7:30 10x5 min rounds! Come get some training in! And don't forget 1-3 this Sunday, Jake Mackenzie half guard seminar! It's a great weekend for jiu jitsu in Richmond!
Women's class off until 7/14
We will not have women's class on Saturdays from 11-12 until 7/14. So save your energy for the next two weeks and be ready to come back and train in July!
Gi Marathon Roll at Upstream BJJ 6/15/18
Come in tonight at 6:30 for 10x5 minute rounds in the gi! All you need is 6 months of experience and a clean gi. All teams and affiliations welcome. No mat fee no drama just hard training! See you tonight!
No Gi Marathon Roll 6/8/18
Tonight's marathon roll at Upstream BJJ will be no gi! Get some hard training in before the weekend! 10x5 minute rounds, do one do them all!
Memorial Day Open Mat 5/28/18
Open mat this Monday 5/28! Come in and get some rolls in before your cookout 12pm - 2pm. Free and open to all academies.
Marathon Roll in the Gi 5/18/18
All teams and affiliations welcome! Come get in 10 rounds in the gi before the weekend. 6:30 pm at 207 N 3rd Street. Free to all!
Gi Marathon Roll TONIGHT 5/4/18
Have at least six months of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience? Come join us tonight at 6:30 for marathon roll. That's 10 five-minute rounds of sparring. You do one, you do them all. Get a hard workout in then go enjoy your weekend! Tonight's marathon roll is in the gi. This is a totally free training session open to all academies and affiliations. See you tonight!
Medals coming home to Upstream from US Grappling Richmond
We had a great showing of skill, heart and grit this weekend at US Grappling Richmond. The team took home four gold, four silver and two bronze medals in both adult and kids' gi and no gi divisions. They have all been training hard and their results show it. It was inspiring to see how everyone supported their teammates and could share in all aspects of the experience. On to the next one!