BJJ Gyms in Virginia, United States

Caio Terra Academy - Alexandria

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DMA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

District Martial Arts is the premier martial arts training academy located in Arlington, Virginia, offering expert instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts. The academy prides itself on providing an environment for fun, happiness, and personal growth each day students come together to train. The gym's mission is to empower individuals through world-class martial arts training in a supportive and dynamic environment. They are dedicated to fostering personal growth, confidence, and discipline through expert instruction across multiple disciplines. With programs designed for all ages and skill levels, District Martial Arts serves both beginners looking to learn self-defense and experienced competitors seeking to refine their skills. The academy features a world-class coaching staff that uses their unmatched expertise to ensure proper training and techniques, giving students the right formula for the results they desire. The facility offers specialized programs including Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 6-13, adult programs across all martial arts disciplines, competition team training, and women's-only classes. Their comprehensive schedule includes early morning, afternoon, and evening classes throughout the week to accommodate all schedules.

Centreville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

When it comes to Brazilian jiu jitsu, grappling and judo, learn everything you need to know from the experts at Centreville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Centreville, VA. We serve students in Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Herndon, Manassas, Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow, South Riding even Aldie and Middleburg, VA. We offer programs for children, families, beginner adults and advanced students in the art of jiu jitsu and self-defense. Our jiu jitsu classes are designed to teach students how to protect themselves in a comfortable, friendly yet conscientious environment.

Da Firma Training Center

DaFirma Training Center is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo academy located in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving the Hampton Roads area. Founded and led by Professor Ricardo Tubbs, a 2nd Degree Black Belt, alongside his wife Professor Heide Tubbs, a Black Belt instructor, the academy has established itself as a cornerstone of the local martial arts community since its inception. The training philosophy at DaFirma goes beyond teaching martial arts techniques. The academy is deeply committed to instilling values of patience, perseverance, respect, and humility in all students. They emphasize that great skills and power come with corresponding responsibility, creating an environment where personal growth is encouraged and celebrated. The school functions as a true community that fosters positive values, making it more than just an educational institution. The academy offers comprehensive programs for all ages and skill levels, including Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children, Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes covering fundamentals through advanced levels, Women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Adult Judo instruction. The instructional team includes Professor Ricardo Tubbs (Black Belt 2nd Degree), Professor Heide Tubbs (Black Belt), Professor Alonzo Dunkentell (Black Belt), and Professor Kenton Givens (Judo Sandan/BJJ Black Belt). The academy features a spacious training facility with extensive mat space and regularly hosts seminars featuring world-class championship-level professional grapplers and judokas. With over 1,230 students trained and an outstanding 5.0-star rating from 200+ reviews, DaFirma Training Center has built a reputation for excellence in martial arts education while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for practitioners of all backgrounds and abilities.

Backbone BJJ

Backbone BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing academy located in Corona, California, led by head instructor Ryan Hester, a BJJ black belt with over a decade of experience. Ryan is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist, bringing a unique understanding of body mechanics and injury prevention to his teaching. The gym focuses on building a culture, community, and family atmosphere where students of all ages and skill levels can train together. Backbone BJJ offers comprehensive programs including adult BJJ (both gi and no-gi), kids BJJ, wrestling, and kickboxing classes. The academy emphasizes practical technique development, physical conditioning, and creating a supportive training environment. Ryan's background in physical therapy allows him to teach BJJ with special attention to proper movement patterns and injury prevention. Sara Hester, a purple belt and certified yoga instructor (E-RYT Yoga Alliance) with an M.Ed., also contributes to the academy's holistic approach to training. The gym offers a free trial class for new students and welcomes practitioners of all experience levels.

Danville Jiu-Jitsu

Danville Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, & Kickboxing is a premier martial arts academy in the San Francisco East Bay area, offering comprehensive training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and self-defense programs. Founded in 2012 by Coach Mitch, a black belt under renowned 10x world champion Caio Terra, the gym provides a family-friendly environment where students of all ages and skill levels can develop both physically and mentally. The academy's training philosophy emphasizes building confidence, self-awareness, and resilience through martial arts. With leveled classes designed to support and challenge students at every stage, Danville Jiu Jitsu offers programs for little tykes (ages 4-6), kids and teens (ages 7-15), and adults. The gym also features specialized programs including Executive Jiu Jitsu for busy professionals, Women's Self Defense, and open mat sessions for advanced training. The coaching staff brings over a century of combined experience to the mat. Head instructor Coach Mitch has over 30 years of Jiu Jitsu experience and was awarded his black belt in 2010. The team includes Coach Marty Armendarez, a 3rd degree black belt under Cesar Gracie with 25 years of Muay Thai training and SWAT/law enforcement background; Coach Daniel Ripper, with over 15 years of training experience; Coach Nick Vasallo, a CMAT-certified head instructor for the Muay Thai program; Dennis Nguyen, a black belt and law enforcement defensive tactics instructor; and numerous other skilled instructors including Rick Liu (brown belt), Carl Nastro (black belt), Mike Seto (brown belt in BJJ, black belt in Wing Chun), and several purple belt coaches specializing in kids and women's programs.

Falls Church Kaizen MMA

Kaizen MMA is part of a prestigious martial arts organization with over 25 years of proven success serving the Northern Virginia community. The Falls Church location is one of five facilities across the region, embodying the Japanese philosophy of "Kaizen" - continuous improvement through small, incremental changes consistently applied over time. As Virginia's most successful martial arts team, Kaizen MMA has trained numerous athletes who have competed at the highest levels, including UFC, Bellator, and One Championship. The gym has produced national and international champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing, and kickboxing. Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, develop skills for professional-level competition, or simply embrace continuous self-improvement, Kaizen MMA offers world-class training in a supportive, family-friendly environment with classes for all ages and skill levels. The Falls Church location is managed by Eduardo Brito, who serves as Kids Program Head Instructor with 20 years of experience and an undefeated MMA record. The facility is led by founder Nima Mazhari, renowned trainer of many UFC and Bellator athletes and world champions. Head BJJ instructor Josh Aguero is a 3rd degree black belt specializing in submission grappling. The coaching team also includes elite specialists: Moises Lois Ilogon (Muay Thai coach and ONE Championship veteran), Musa Momeni (Olympic-level freestyle wrestling coach), Bernard Nimmons (folk style wrestling with 20 years teaching experience), Gustavo Abel (over 20 years boxing experience training professional boxers and Golden Gloves champions), and a dedicated team of kids instructors including Sophie Mazhari (world champion with 15 years experience) and Andrew Thomson (12 years experience). The gym emphasizes building not just physical skills but also mental toughness, discipline, resilience, and the Kaizen mindset of constant self-improvement.

Christian Carvalho BJJ

Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA is a premier mixed martial arts academy in Greenacres, Florida, offering world-class instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Self Defense. The gym provides a family-friendly training environment with programs for all ages, from Little Dragons (ages 3-5) to adult competition training. Led by Master Christian Carvalho, a Brazilian Submission Grappling "Luta Livre" Black Belt who has been training since 1986 and teaching since 1996, the academy emphasizes top-quality instruction across all martial arts disciplines. The coaching staff includes accomplished instructors such as Paulo Coelho (6th Degree Black Belt under Royler Gracie, World Champion), Randy Nash (3rd Degree Black Belt, 2020 IBJJF Worlds Master Champion), and Patricia Marca de Almeida (Pan IBJJF No-Gi Champion 2022, World IBJJF No-Gi Champion 2021). The gym operates as a private facility with class sizes limited to 16 students to ensure personalized attention and quality instruction. With programs ranging from kids' classes to advanced adult training, Christian Carvalho BJJ-MMA has built a reputation for developing champions while maintaining a disciplined yet fun training atmosphere. The academy offers specialized programs including Kids BJJ, Kids Kickboxing, Little Dragons, Girls Self Defense, Teens training, No-Gi Training, BJJ Gi Training, MMA Training, Kickboxing, and Combat Cardio.

7seas Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle Brand

7 Seas Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle Brand is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy focused on transforming lives through martial arts training. Founded by Professor Zezinho Mota, the academy teaches simple, effective Jiu-Jitsu for everyone, emphasizing self-defense, physical fitness, and mental development. The gym follows the philosophy that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a martial art - it's a complete lifestyle brand. Training at 7 Seas develops balance, discipline, reflexes, muscle memory, self-control, courage, honor, loyalty, modesty, and kindness. The academy prepares students for both self-defense situations and competition, with a focus on building confidence that translates to all areas of life. Head instructor Zezinho Mota brings extensive experience and a prestigious lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie → Helio Gracie → Carlson Gracie → Ricardo De La Riva → Alexey Cruz Pickerell → Alexandre Quintella → Zezinho Mota. Born in Belém, Brazil in 1978, Professor Mota started training in 1997 under Alexandre Quintella (black belt under Master De La Riva). He has trained law enforcement, pro MMA fighters, and students across Brazil, Spain, and multiple U.S. states including Texas, Wyoming, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. As a competitor, Zezinho has won several championships in Brazil, Spain, and the United States.