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Estilo Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Washington, District of Columbia
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule estilojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (202) 499-8541
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“I was in town for work and stopped in for a NoGi class — these guys are incredible.”
“There are gi and no gi classes, as well as open mats everyday.”
“Estilo also hosts seminars from world class talent, organizes in house tournaments, and has had many students participate in local / regional / national tournaments.”
“The level of instruction, the variety of activities (expert seminars, in-house tournaments, open mats + events) truly approaches building a community holistically.”
“The culture at Estilo is welcoming, making it easy for beginners to feel comfortable, but challenging enough for experienced practitioners to continually improve.”
Other martial arts here
“Nice, well-rounded selection of classes: wrestling or takedowns, anyone?”
What members say
“Super welcoming crew, excellent instruction, and a great vibe all around.”
“The culture at Estilo is welcoming, making it easy for beginners to feel comfortable, but challenging enough for experienced practitioners to continually improve.”
“- Folks are friendly - Facility is clean, nice, well-laid-out - Everyone's skill level is quite high for their belt rank I look forward to being back in the future.”
“Here, Luis and Sara built a community where members not only refine their techniques but also find solace in a space that values their well-being, both physically and emotionally.”
“The conditioning aspect is great.”
“Estilo also hosts seminars from world class talent, organizes in house tournaments, and has had many students participate in local / regional / national tournaments.”
From the reviews
I have visited my share of BJJ academies. Seen good and bad. Estilo is really easy to recommend, and IMO you should be training here if you live in the DC area. 1) Outstanding culture and community. Good vibes are carefully nurtured here. It's a safe, welcoming place for anyone to train.
While I haven't trained at many BJJ schools, my experience at Estilo for the past year and a half has set a high bar in terms of my expectations for how a school should operate.
Great and inviting atmosphere. Luis is an experienced and great instructor. I’ve been training here a couple months and have quickly become friends with most of my training partners. There are a wide range of experience levels from people just starting to people who have been training for decades.
My work requires me to travel alot and therefore have been to a lot of different gyms. I really enjoyed training here. The gym is clean, great instructors and nice vibe (no macho behavior). It is welcome to beginners but if you wanna roll hard, they have them aswell. Would recommend!
New to BJJ? Start at Estilo Jiu Jitsu
Estilo 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 Estilo 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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