MMA Classes in Ashburn, VA
Apex Jiu Jitsu & MMA trains mixed martial arts at 44921 George Washington Blvd #140 in Ashburn, VA, where Adult MMA is a class for members 18 and older. New students start with a free Intro to MMA class at Apex's Sterling academy, then join the Ashburn class once they are enrolled.
Mixed martial arts combines striking, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu into one system, and Apex Ashburn has a specialist coaching each part. Adult MMA is the class where it comes together: students link striking to takedowns, takedowns to ground control, and learn the transitions between ranges that single-discipline classes do not cover. The class is for members 18 and older, and it does not require fight experience or a plan to compete. Members can also add Clinch and Grappling for MMA, sessions named for two parts of a mixed martial arts fight, the clinch and the ground. John Brattelli, Head Coach for No-Gi, striking, and MMA, teaches the Ashburn MMA classes, and Dalash, a professional MMA fighter with more than 20 years in combat sambo, wrestling, and MMA, helps coach. New students start with a free Intro to MMA class at Apex's Sterling academy and then join the Ashburn class as members. Ashburn also runs boxing, Muay Thai, No-Gi jiu-jitsu, and wrestling, the arts MMA is built from, and each of them offers a free first class at this academy. Younger athletes in Ashburn build their base in those programs first. Sparring is always optional, and competition is a choice.
Classes at Ashburn
2 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 MMAMMA ClassesMembers only | Tue 8:15 PM Thu 8:15 PM | 8:15 PM | 60 min | Adults |
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What to expect
A first MMA class is the free Intro to MMA session at Apex's Sterling academy, booked online like any other trial. Arrive about ten minutes early, wear athletic clothes without zippers or pockets, and bring water. No gear is needed. The coach will ask whether you have trained before and whether there is anything physical to plan around. Class follows a clear shape: a warm-up, technique instruction, drilling with a partner, and then live work, and sparring is always optional. Once you are enrolled, Adult MMA at the Ashburn academy follows the same shape, and coaches pair newer students with experienced training partners. If you would rather begin in Ashburn, book a free class in boxing, Muay Thai, No-Gi jiu-jitsu, or wrestling and tell the coach that MMA is your goal.
Before you come in
Can I try MMA for free at the Ashburn academy?
Free MMA trials are held at Apex's Sterling academy in the Intro to MMA class. The Ashburn MMA class is for members. In Ashburn, a free first class is available in boxing, Muay Thai, No-Gi jiu-jitsu, and wrestling.
Who teaches MMA at Apex Ashburn?
John Brattelli, Head Coach for No-Gi, striking, and MMA, teaches the Ashburn MMA classes. Dalash, a professional MMA fighter with more than 20 years in combat sambo, wrestling, and MMA, helps coach.
Is there kids MMA in Ashburn?
MMA at the Ashburn academy is for adults 18 and older. Kids, youth, and teens in Ashburn build their base in wrestling, No-Gi jiu-jitsu, boxing, and Muay Thai. Kids, Youth, and Teen MMA classes are held at Apex's Sterling academy.
Do I need fight experience to join Adult MMA in Ashburn?
No. Adult MMA takes members at every level, sparring is optional, and competition is a choice. Many members also train boxing, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, or wrestling, and a coach can explain the membership options that cover more than one class.
Try your first class free.
Choose the student, program, and time. The booking flow will show the right trial lane for this academy.