Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu

Back Bay Jiu-Jitsu provides martial arts instruction in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving practitioners in the coastal community of Sandbridge. The academy offers a supportive training environment designed to introduce students of all backgrounds to the fundamental principles of ground fighting. Instruction is directed by head instructor Jake Lowenstein, who grew up locally in Sandbridge before dedicating his career to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Lowenstein leads daily classes and oversees the school's structured progression, emphasizing technical mechanics, leverage, and practical mat safety during live rolling. The facility conducts a dedicated youth program for children ages five and older, utilizing multiple instructors per class to ensure attentive guidance and safety. Adult students participate in gi and no-gi grappling sessions alongside regular open mat periods for continuous skill development and partner practice.