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BJJ Classes in Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park has 3 BJJ gyms — including 1 beginner-friendly and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

WDC Jiu Jitsu and Fitness Academy

5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews

720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Takoma Park, MD

4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

6836 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD

BJJ gym Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Takoma Park

1 of the 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Takoma Park, MD.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Takoma Park, MD runs women's BJJ.

New to BJJ?

This gym is called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Takoma Park

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Takoma Park: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Takoma Park?
Most Takoma Park gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Takoma Park gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
None of the Takoma Park gyms list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Takoma Park?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Takoma Park gym is highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Takoma Park?
Yes — 2 Takoma Park gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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