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Scrapyard Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fairfax, Virginia
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule scrapyardgrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 571-556-5876
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 12–3 pm |
The classes they run
“As a woman new to the sport, Coach Tyler always makes sure women are comfortable and supported in his gym.”
“I highly recommend Scrapyard to anyone looking for no Gi Jiu Jitsu”
“If you're in the Fairfax area, it is a no brainer for people of all levels who want to train wrestling or jiu jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“If you're in the Fairfax area, it is a no brainer for people of all levels who want to train wrestling or jiu jitsu.”
What members say
“Coach Tyler is one of the best grappling coaches in the area with a wealth of knowledge and experience.”
“If you're in the Fairfax area, it is a no brainer for people of all levels who want to train wrestling or jiu jitsu.”
“Coach Tyler is an awesome and most supportive coach, he has always been there for my competitions (no matter how early).”
“His coaching style is detailed, patient and focused on helping each athlete improve at at their own pace, you can tell he genuinely care about his athletes.”
“Clean, modern, and spacious gym with full showers and changing rooms and also a filtered water station.”
“As a woman new to the sport, Coach Tyler always makes sure women are comfortable and supported in his gym.”
From the reviews
Coach Tyler is an awesome and most supportive coach, he has always been there for my competitions (no matter how early). He also encourages me to add more techniques to my game, making me work them and constantly provides me feedback.
I’m just a hobbyist, but Tyler’s coaching has made a massive difference for me over the years. It was cool to have a leg lock pioneer mention that my grappling is solid. Proof included Suggestion: come through
Tyler is an awesome coach - come here for a fun, respectful, environment with hard training and amazing people.
Scrayard is absolutely top-notch, from the moment you walk in, you can tell this place was built for attention and passion for the sport, coach Tyler does an incredible job teaching by breaking things down in a way that make sense to all levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Scrapyard Grappling
Scrapyard Grappling 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 Scrapyard Grappling
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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