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Team Passos Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 231 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sterling, 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 (ages 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 teampassos.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 571-457-6038
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–12:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:45–8:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–12:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:45–8:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–12:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have had such a fantastic experience at this studio for the last year and a half and see such a joy in our kids as they learn and improve their skills.”
“Whether you are a competitor, looking to get in shape, looking for a good family environment and activity, or really anything else, Team Passos is a wonderful place to go.”
“Whether it is your first time putting on a Gi or if you are a seasoned Black Belt; you’ll quickly see why Team Passos is one of the best academies out there.”
What members say
“My family and I began our Jiu Jitsu journey at Team Passos in May of this year and have been beyond impressed with their amazing instruction and professionalism!”
“Team Passos Jiu Jitsu is an amazing place and community that I highly recommend to anyone from beginners to experienced!”
“Whether you are a competitor, looking to get in shape, looking for a good family environment and activity, or really anything else, Team Passos is a wonderful place to go.”
“We spend many weeks drilling the same moves and going over all the details to make sure we understand everything from a conceptual level.”
“Whether you are a competitor, looking to get in shape, looking for a good family environment and activity, or really anything else, Team Passos is a wonderful place to go.”
“The quality of instruction and curriculum are top-notch, great facility, but more than anything the culture of respect, community, and support is amazing.”
From the reviews
I have been training at Team Passos since September of 2016. It is hands down the best gym in the area. Whether you are a competitor, looking to get in shape, looking for a good family environment and activity, or really anything else, Team Passos is a wonderful place to go. Everyone here is kind and welcoming.
My family and I began our Jiu Jitsu journey at Team Passos in May of this year and have been beyond impressed with their amazing instruction and professionalism! They always treat us like family and sincerely care about each of their students. What I am most impressed about is their dedication to making you better.
Team Passos is a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu. It’s a clean academy wherein everyone is respected and treated as a family member. The instructors are very helpful and focus on correcting even minor mistakes to improve the application of techniques/concepts.
I started training with Team Passos back in December. The experience has been nothing short of amazing. The coaches and professors are very knowledgeable, caring, and provide great feedback. The whole team there are friendly, easy-going, and welcoming. They create a tight-knit community amongst everyone which is great.
New to BJJ? Start at Team Passos Jiu Jitsu
Team Passos Jiu Jitsu 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 Team Passos 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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