# Checkmat Lynchburg > Lynchburg, United States | # ## Overview **Name:** Checkmat Lynchburg **Affiliation:** # **Description:** Checkmat Lynchburg (also branded Freedom BJJ) is part of the Checkmat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team founded by Leo Vieira, a 6th degree black belt under Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti. The gym is led by Head Professor Rob Hurd (2nd degree black belt) and Kellie Stewart-Hurd (1st degree black belt), with instructors Bryan Rowlands, Shaun Roberts, Mike Troxel, and Eddie Sitzler. It offers Gi and No-Gi BJJ, kids/youth classes, wrestling, and judo from its location in Forest, VA. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 18805 Forest Road, Suite B Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States **Phone:** +1 434-381-0689 **Email:** checkmatlynchburg@gmail.com **Website:** https://www.checkmatvirginia.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkmatlynchburgva - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombjjlynchburg - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@checkmatlynchburg-freedomb2196 ## Programs ### Adult BJJ **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Monday: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM, 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM - Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM, 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM - Thursday: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM - Friday: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM ### Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Thursday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ### Wrestling & Judo **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Tuesday: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM - Friday: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ### Kids & Youth **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** kids **Classes:** - Monday: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Tuesday: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Wednesday: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Friday: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All **Age Group:** adults **Classes:** - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM --- **Last Updated:** September 22, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/virginia/lynchburg/checkmat-lynchburg)