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Premier Martial Arts Ivy City
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Washington, District of Columbia
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 202-844-2711
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training with Premier Martial Arts in Ivy City since it opened three and a half years ago, starting at age 6.”
“Overall 5 stars for my teen son, who is self-motivated to go to class and earn his belts.”
“My son is gaining confidence and learning self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“A huge highlight was when the birthday boy got to karate-chop a board and even cut his birthday cake with a sword—talk about a core memory!”
What members say
“Premier Martial Arts is more than just martial arts—it’s a program that teaches life skills, respect, and responsibility in a supportive, community-focused environment.”
“My son Elijiah loves this class best decision to make and the instructors are awesome thank you 😊”
“I can already tell her confidence is growing as well as her understanding of concepts such as respect and self discipline, all while she is having SO MUCH fun.”
From the reviews
I took my son here for the first appointment. And they were so welcoming. My son Josiah was so excited for his next class. It takes a village and this is a great starting place!
Great experience. My son participated in the Tiny Champs group for close to a year which I feel has truly contributed to his development in several ways including active listening, teamwork, coordination and balance, discipline, self-esteem, concentration and respect! The coaches were so great with the kids!
My son has been training with Premier Martial Arts in Ivy City since it opened three and a half years ago, starting at age 6. The instructors are terrific - kind, talented, and able to push kids just enough so that they learn without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. My son has built strength and confidence.
I've learned along with my son on defense techniques and self discipline because of this class keep doing what you all are doing great staff feels like family and understanding of life as human beings thank you all love it i advise for kids and adults....
New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts Ivy City
Premier Martial Arts Ivy City 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 Premier Martial Arts Ivy City
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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