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Urban Oasis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hyattsville, Maryland
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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule urbanoasisjiujitsu.sites.zenplanner.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (240) 424-0232
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | 9–10 AM |
The classes they run
“From children to any age this is an amazing place to train and all you have to do is walk in the door.”
“I used to wrestle in high school and wanted to get back into something.”
“Cesar easily adapts moves to best fit his students and provides personal one-on-one instruction whenever possible.”
“He teaches a balanced curriculum of competitive BJJ and grappling for street self-defense all while encouraging a fun and friendly atmosphere.”
“All levels - from beginners to advanced - will be learn and become better.”
Other martial arts here
“I consistently trained judo for over 5 years before coming here (over a year ago), and my groundwork has improved considerably!”
“I used to wrestle in high school and wanted to get back into something.”
What members say
“There’s world class instruction, great morale, a safe training environment and students of various levels and body types who all are willing help each other grow.”
“Cesar’s instruction provides safe and welcoming environment that is conducive to learning and growth- both on an individual and team basis.”
“Cesar’s instruction provides safe and welcoming environment that is conducive to learning and growth- both on an individual and team basis.”
“I definitely recommend this place On top of all that cesar is a highly intelligent individual who provides good knowledge with showing techniques.”
“It’s amazing to have an academy with direct lineage from Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC, the premier jiu jitsu establishment in the world.”
“As a small female who frequently jogs in the darker hours, I definitely say Cesar’s training is a must.”
From the reviews
I can't say enough great things about this academy. Cesar is a highly-credentialed professor whose instruction is top-class, is well-rounded, and is personalized for each individual student. He cares very deeply about his students and their progression both on and off the mats.
Very welcoming environment filled with a great group of people. Everyone is dedicated to helping each other learn , train, and get better at the art. Also, Cesar is a Renzo Gracie black belt, so you can be assured you are attending a school with a very credible professor.
I have trained under Professor Cesar Cabrera for many years now. With my job in Personal protection and my military Background I am very skeptical on Training. When I moved to the DC area I tried a few places and then I met Cesar.
100% recommend Cabrera BJJ for all ages, body types, and exercise enthusiasts. I’ve been taking group classes with Cesar for about eight months and seen some pretty cool progress even in that short period of time. Cesar’s classes are fun, easy to follow, and never dull.
New to BJJ? Start at Urban Oasis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Urban Oasis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Oasis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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