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Battlefield Jiu JItsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Haymarket, Virginia
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule battlefieldjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 571-977-4343
Hours
| Monday | 5:40–9:30 pm, 11 pm–12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 am–12:15 pm, 5:40–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:40–9:30 pm, 11 pm–12 am |
| Thursday | 12 am–12:15 pm, 5:40–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:40–8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 8–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“One of the best decisions that I have made as a parent is enrolling my children at Battlefield Jiu Jitsu two years ago.”
“Amazing coach with a deep and varied Grappling background Gi and NoGi.”
“Amazing coach with a deep and varied Grappling background Gi and NoGi.”
“That said, if you are a competitor, Couch Doucette and his instructors have a lifetime of competing experience.”
“So if you are just looking for something to do to keep you in shape that will not bore you to tears or if you are looking for legit self-defense.”
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What members say
“Professor Jason has a great teaching method that is easy to follow and has enough experience to answer any questions you might have.”
“The environment at this gym is unlike anywhere else — it’s welcoming, uplifting, and truly feels like a second family.”
“The benefits I’ve gathered from starting this new adventure include a healthier lifestyle, a change of mindset to favor perseverance, and a new Battlefield family!”
“My son was getting bullied and had no confidence to defend himself.”
“That said, if you are a competitor, Couch Doucette and his instructors have a lifetime of competing experience.”
“Since joining, I’ve watched his confidence grow, his discipline strengthen, and his ability to focus improve in ways that carry over into school and everyday life.”
From the reviews
Jiu-jitsu has been life-changing for my son. Since joining, I’ve watched his confidence grow, his discipline strengthen, and his ability to focus improve in ways that carry over into school and everyday life.
Battlefield Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional school with a world class training program. One of the best decisions that I have made as a parent is enrolling my children at Battlefield Jiu Jitsu two years ago.
My son was getting bullied and had no confidence to defend himself. We decided to try BJJ and we (and he) couldn’t be happier. This is a safe space for kids of all levels. The coaches seem to have unlimited patience in showing the kids the right way to defend themselves. This is not just about BJJ.
I have been at Battlefield Jiu Jitsu for almost a year now and wanted to share my positive experience. Coach Doucette is the real deal and a great instructor. He has created a school that is centered on the family. My son and daughter love the kids classes and can't wait to go.
New to BJJ? Start at Battlefield Jiu JItsu
Battlefield Jiu JItsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Battlefield 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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