Ashburn, VA
Apex Jiu Jitsu & MMA Ashburn
44921 George Washington Blvd #140Ashburn, VA 20147
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90 classes a week across BJJ, wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and judo
Sterling & Ashburn, VA · Loudoun County
Six Martial Arts.World Champion Coaches.Right Here in Loudoun.
Confident kids, fitter adults. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi & No-Gi), wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and judo, taught by coaches who compete at the highest level. Sterling and Ashburn are about 15 minutes apart, with one coaching standard and two schedules to choose from.
340+ five-star Google reviews across both academies
Kids from age 3
Your first class is always free
Two academies, two schedules
Who’s training?
Pick the person. We’ll pick the class.
Every program is built for a specific age and a specific starting point. Tell us who it’s for and we’ll route you to the right first class at the academy that fits your week.
Ages 3–17 · a parent or guardian books
My kid or teen
Worried about safety, focus, or whether they’ll like it? Classes are grouped by age, so a 4-year-old, a 10-year-old, and a 16-year-old each land in a room built for them. Coaches teach falling and control before anything else, and beginners are never thrown in with the advanced group. Tell us their age and we route them to the right first class.
Ages 18 and up
Me
Out of shape, never done this, over 40? That describes most of our adult beginners. Technique first, sparring always optional, fitness arrives on its own. Pick the art that interests you and we’ll start you in the right room.
Programs
Six martial arts across Apex, plus Judo in Ashburn.
Train one, or cross-train across them. Programs and age groups vary by academy, and the booking guide routes you to the right first class.
One coaching standard
Coaches who compete at the top, and know how to teach.
The standard is the same at both academies: world-ranked competitors and career coaches running age-grouped classes with real progressions. A few of the people you’ll train under:
John Brattelli
Head Coach, both academies
IBJJF #1-ranked No-Gi competitor with 10+ international titles, and a 2015 striking world champion with 26 years of boxing.
Jamil Hill-Taylor
Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, both academies
Multi-time IBJJF world champion and 2019 ADCC veteran with twenty years on the mats.
Dan Scanlan
Head Wrestling Coach, Ashburn
2008 NCAA Division II national champion who has coached 20+ Virginia state champions.
Ray Pate
Head Wrestling Coach, Sterling
Former Army Special Forces Green Beret and three-time Bronze Star recipient, named a Virginia National Team coach three years running.
Our gi program is led by a world champion, and every kids program is run by coaches who specialize in kids. Meet the full team →
Two academies
Ashburn, VA 20147
Sterling, VA 20166
Pick the one that fits your week.
Same standard, two schedules. Most members pick by drive time and class time; plenty train at both.
Ashburn, VA 20147
Sterling, VA
Apex Jiu Jitsu & MMA Sterling
45714 Oakbrook Ct #160Sterling, VA 20166
Today at Sterling
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91 classes a week across BJJ, wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA
Straight answers
The questions everyone asks first.
Do I need to be in shape to start?
No. Training is how you get in shape. Every adult class has beginners, sparring is always optional, and the first month is technique with a gentle cardio load. Show up, and the fitness follows.
Will my kid get hurt?
Kids classes are grouped by age and led by coaches who teach falling and body control before anything else. Beginners are never put into live matches. Injury rates in a well-run kids class are lower than recreational team sports.
Which academy should I pick?
The one with the schedule that fits your week. Both academies train to the same coaching standard, run kids, teens, and adult programs, and are about 15 minutes apart. Pick a time you can actually make.
How much does it cost?
The right membership depends on who is training and how often, so the exact rate is quoted at your free first class. There is no cost, card, or commitment for the trial.
What do I wear to a first class?
A fitted t-shirt or rash guard and athletic shorts without pockets or zippers. Bring water. No uniform is needed for a trial in any program.
Is the first class really free?
Yes. Kids, teens, and adults each get a free first class at either academy. Book a time, arrive ten minutes early, and a coach will walk you through it.
Your first class is free.
Pick your academy, pick a time, and train with coaches who have won at the highest level. No card, no commitment.