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BJJ Classes in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria has 6 BJJ gyms — including 6 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.

Caio Terra Academy - Alexandria BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

6118 Franconia Rd Ste 213, Alexandria, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA

4.8 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

6301A Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $229/mo

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

High Noon BJJ & Fitness LLC

4.9 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

85 S Bragg St #202, Alexandria, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alexandria

5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

6164 Fuller Ct, Alexandria, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–13

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Testudo BJJ Judo

5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

2731 Mt Vernon Ave b1, Alexandria, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–6

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

Darcio Lira Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

4700 King St, Alexandria, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial No-gi no-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Alexandria

2 of the 6 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 Caio Terra Academy - Alexandria BJJ, Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alexandria.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alexandria runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are 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 Alexandria

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 Alexandria: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Alexandria?
A few Alexandria gyms list a membership around $229/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Alexandria gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 6 of the 6 gyms in Alexandria advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Caio Terra Academy - Alexandria BJJ, Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA, High Noon BJJ & Fitness LLC. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Alexandria?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Alexandria gyms are 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 Alexandria?
Yes — 5 Alexandria gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. 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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