Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Ashburn, VA
Apex Jiu Jitsu & MMA teaches No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 44921 George Washington Blvd #140 in Ashburn, VA, with classes for kids (ages 6 to 9), youth (ages 10 to 13), teens (ages 14 to 17), and adults, plus a dedicated beginners class for adults who have never trained. Your first class is free.
Every jiu-jitsu class at Apex Ashburn is No-Gi, the form of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trained in athletic wear rather than the traditional uniform. Students learn leverage, ground control, escapes, and submissions through structured classes that pair technique instruction with partner drilling and optional live rolling. Adults who have never trained can start in Beginners No-Gi Grappling, a 45-minute class built for newcomers, then move into the wider adult schedule, which runs mornings, midday, and evenings through the week. Kids, ages 6 to 9, and Youth, ages 10 to 13, train in age-grouped classes that build confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense skills. Teens, ages 14 to 17, train at the adult class times with the room split by the coach, and teens new to the sport begin in Teen BJJ Fundamentals. The coaching staff includes John Brattelli, ranked number one in the world in No-Gi by the IBJJF, IBJJF world champion Jamil Hill-Taylor, 2022 No-Gi Pan champion Steven Robertson, and Lyndon Yates, an active competitor ranked in the IBJJF's global top 15. Competition is optional, and members can add weekend Open Mat for extra drilling and rolling.
Classes at Ashburn
38 scheduled class times each week. Days, start times, lengths, and age bands come from the current academy calendar.
| Class | Days | First start | Length | Age band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Beginners No-Gi GrapplingBeginners No-Gi Grappling | Mon 6:00 PM Wed 6:00 PM Fri 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 45 min | Adults |
| Adult No-Gi Jiu JitsuBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Mon 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Tue 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Wed 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Thu 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Fri 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 60 min | Adults |
| Kids No-Gi BJJKids BJJ | Tue 5:15 PM Thu 5:15 PM | 5:15 PM | 60 min | Ages 6–9 |
| Teens No-Gi BJJTeen BJJ | Mon 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Tue 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Wed 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Thu 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Fri 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 60 min | Ages 14–17 |
| Teens No-Gi BJJ FundamentalsTeen BJJ Fundamentals | Mon 6:00 PM Wed 6:00 PM Fri 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 45 min | Ages 14–17 |
| Youth No-Gi BJJYouth BJJ | Mon 5:00 PM Tue 5:15 PM Wed 5:00 PM Thu 5:15 PM | 5:00 PM | 60 min | Ages 10–13 |
What to expect
Arrive about ten minutes early at 44921 George Washington Blvd #140 to sign the waiver and tell the coach about your experience, your goals, and anything physical that needs an adjustment. Wear athletic clothes without zippers or pockets, such as a T-shirt or rash guard and shorts, and bring water. No gi is needed, because every Ashburn jiu-jitsu class is No-Gi. Class starts with a warm-up, then the coach demonstrates a technique and students drill it with a partner. Live practice may close the session, and it is optional for beginners, so nobody is thrown in to figure it out alone. Coaches pair newer students with experienced training partners who know how to work safely. After class, the coach will help you pick the class times that fit your week.
Before you come in
Is jiu-jitsu at Apex Ashburn gi or No-Gi?
Every jiu-jitsu class at the Ashburn academy is No-Gi, so students train in athletic wear and never need to buy a gi for jiu-jitsu here. Students who also want gi training can ask a coach about the gi program at Apex's Sterling academy.
Where should an adult with no experience start jiu-jitsu in Ashburn?
Start with Beginners No-Gi Grappling, the 45-minute class for adults who are new to the sport. The booking flow asks about your experience and offers that class for a free first visit, and a coach will tell you when you are ready for the wider adult schedule.
What ages can train jiu-jitsu at the Ashburn academy?
Kids BJJ is for ages 6 to 9, Youth BJJ for ages 10 to 13, and Teen BJJ for ages 14 to 17, with adult classes for everyone 18 and older. Coaches adjust placement by size, maturity, and experience.
Who are the jiu-jitsu coaches in Ashburn?
John Brattelli is Head Coach for No-Gi and is ranked number one in the world in No-Gi by the IBJJF. He coaches alongside black belt and IBJJF world champion Jamil Hill-Taylor, 2022 No-Gi Pan champion Steven Robertson, and Lyndon Yates, an active No-Gi competitor.
Try your first class free.
Choose the student, program, and time. The booking flow will show the right trial lane for this academy.