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Ashburn Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ashburn, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ashburnjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-687-3072
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“I've been training with Ashburn Jiu Jitsu a few months and my son has been there for about a year.”
“I was visiting the area and dropped in on Sunday class/open mat to train.”
“You can rest assured, your whole family will find a safe environment to learn self defense, have fun, and improve your health.”
“Great place to train with an amazing group of people and super technical jiu-jitsu, taught in a way that works for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
What members say
“I have known Mike for several years and every time we roll I learn something and have fun, he shares instruction duties with his son Jake, an excellent instructor in his own right.”
“Great place to train with an amazing group of people and super technical jiu-jitsu, taught in a way that works for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“You can rest assured, your whole family will find a safe environment to learn self defense, have fun, and improve your health.”
“I walked away not just with techniques, but with deeper principles and problem-solving concepts I can apply to my game.”
“Situated on the second level of a quiet business complex, the facility is clean, well-lit, and spacious.”
“I like the way they teach, not only focusing on the technics, but explaining the underlying bjj concept.”
From the reviews
My family and I moved to the area about a year ago. We are a jiu-jitsu family, and started looking for a gym even before closing on our house. We checked out several jiu-jitsu places in the area, but instantly realized this one was the best by far after meeting the owners/instructors Mike and his son, Jake.
Ashburn Jiu Jitsu is unlike any other training space I’ve experienced. Stepping in, you immediately feel a sense of peace and focus. The energy here is grounded and supportive, making it the perfect environment for learning and growth.
I was visiting the area and dropped in for the Sunday class/open mat. I’ve been training for over 3 years and currently hold a 2-stripe blue belt. Coach Mike was subbing that day, and the experience was fantastic. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and Coach Mike’s class was both fun and insightful.
Why do I drive an hour to train at Ashburn Jiujitsu when there are three schools ten minutes of my home? I make the trip because of the culture at Ashburn Jiujitsu. Professor Horihan’s instruction is top notch and tailored to the students goals.
New to BJJ? Start at Ashburn Jiu Jitsu
Ashburn Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Ashburn Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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