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Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom
4.8 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Washington, District of Columbia
Spacious gym offering boxing, kickboxing and BJJ classes for all levels plus personal training.
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
- 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 urbanboxingdc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 202-621-8131
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–1:15 pm |
The classes they run
“High level of coaching that caters to both beginners and competitors .”
“I also purchased a Private Lesson for a more tailored boxing training experience.”
“Instructors Agatha and Sophie were so helpful, as it was my first time kickboxing.”
“In town from the Bronx for a quick stay to set up my daughter in her new apartment.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a variety of classes including boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing, which keeps things interesting.”
“As a boxing practitioner of many years, I greatly appreciate the warm personalities and the expertise that is offered here.”
“They offer a variety of classes including boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing, which keeps things interesting.”
“The boxing is also top notch as well, and the new wrestling class is super fun and informative.”
What members say
“Lots of good partners to spar/roll with from a range of skill levels, and Mike (both of them) is an amazing instructor.”
“Instructors Agatha and Sophie were so helpful, as it was my first time kickboxing.”
“The environment is very welcoming, the classes are well structured, and you learn proper technique.”
“The environment is very welcoming, the classes are well structured, and you learn proper technique.”
“I had so much fun and felt very welcome in the gym, and got a great workout in.”
“The equipment is great and they actually maintain/clean their equipment (after class, I saw someone that was designated to clean the mats).”
From the reviews
I have trained at this gym since 2020! I will never stop recommending it. Boxing classes and the people are awesome. The BJJ team is amazing and my favorite is the new addition of WRESTLING! Gideon is one of the best coaches and he makes sure everyone understands the complex mechanics and rules of wrestling.
This gym is very welcoming. I took the morning boxing class and it gave me a good sweat. I also purchased a Private Lesson for a more tailored boxing training experience. The equipment is great and they actually maintain/clean their equipment (after class, I saw someone that was designated to clean the mats).
I’ve only taken one class here, the free trial, and I already know I’m going to sign up, great atmosphere, great people, teachers are so amazing and down to help, and you’re not going to get a deal this good anywhere in DC tbh
Great gym with welcoming staff and members, and super knowledgeable coaches. Highly recommend for all levels! Pricey membership but unlimited classes
New to BJJ? Start at Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom
Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom 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 Urban Boxing Foggy Bottom
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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