BJJ Classes in Ashburn, VA
Ashburn has 7 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 7 beginner-friendly, and 6 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.
Gracie Barra Ashburn, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Gracie Humaita Ashburn - Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
SHC BJJ NOVA
5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Apex Jiu Jitsu and MMA: Ashburn
5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ashburn Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Gracie Combat Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Hipolito Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Ashburn
3 of the 7 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 Gracie Barra Ashburn, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense, Gracie Humaita Ashburn - Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense, SHC BJJ NOVA, Gracie Combat Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Ashburn, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense 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.
- Gracie Humaita Ashburn - Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (75)
- SHC BJJ NOVA ★★★★★ 5 (74)
- Apex Jiu Jitsu and MMA: Ashburn ★★★★★ 5 (41)
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.
- Gracie Barra Ashburn, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (104)
- Gracie Humaita Ashburn - Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (75)
- SHC BJJ NOVA ★★★★★ 5 (74)
Kids & teen BJJ in Ashburn
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.
- Gracie Barra Ashburn, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense ★★★★★ 4.9 (104)
- Gracie Humaita Ashburn - Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (75)
- SHC BJJ NOVA ★★★★★ 5 (74)
BJJ in Ashburn: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Ashburn?
- Most Ashburn 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 Ashburn gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 7 gyms in Ashburn advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Humaita Ashburn - Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense, SHC BJJ NOVA, Apex Jiu Jitsu and MMA: Ashburn. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Ashburn?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 7 Ashburn 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 Ashburn?
- Yes — 6 Ashburn 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.