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Centreville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Centreville, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 centrevillebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 202-431-2439
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30–10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“With our daughter in the kids class, mom in the beginner & women's class, and dad in the intermediate class, we can honestly say it’s great for every level.”
“With our daughter in the kids class, mom in the beginner & women's class, and dad in the intermediate class, we can honestly say it’s great for every level.”
“After doing some research into other local schools, I was most impressed by the intimate setting which is much more club-like, and allows for a lot of one on one instruction.”
“Centreville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional training facility that fosters a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for practitioners of all levels.”
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What members say
“I like how the instructor, Scott also incorporated great techniques for “verbal jujitsu” and avoiding conflict when necessary!”
“Scott and the staff at Centreville BJJ were so welcoming to my seventh grade daughter, my husband and myself as we embarked on our first Brazilian jujitsu class.”
“Scott and the staff at Centreville BJJ were so welcoming to my seventh grade daughter, my husband and myself as we embarked on our first Brazilian jujitsu class.”
“The format of the class is outstanding, and the environment provides a great learning experience to include both technique and live rolling, the best of both worlds.”
“I loved the school so much that I enrolled my daughters into kids program. Which they love and look forward to attending class.”
“With our daughter in the kids class, mom in the beginner & women's class, and dad in the intermediate class, we can honestly say it’s great for every level.”
From the reviews
I started coming to Centreville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu over a year and half ago. I came from a different school that didn’t survive the pandemic. So, after searching the area for BJJ schools I decided to check out Centreville BJJ and it was the best decision I ever made! Coach Scott and the whole team was very welcoming!
Centreville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional training facility that fosters a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for practitioners of all levels. The experienced instructors are not only highly skilled but also genuinely passionate about sharing their knowledge, ensuring that every student receives personalized…
This is a great option as a gym and learning facility for anyone that is interested in knowing more about the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or anyone that already knows a little bit about it and would like to continue on this journey of improving yourself as a martial artist and acquiring more skills that can…
I used to train at another gym and while I enjoyed jiu jitsu, I ended up leaving because the culture wasn’t the right fit. I didn’t realize at the time how much gym culture dictates whether you stick with or walk away from jiu jitsu. As with any business, culture trickles from the top down.
New to BJJ? Start at Centreville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Centreville Brazilian 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 Centreville Brazilian 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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