BJJ Classes in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax has 7 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 6 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.
Haven Grappling Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Burke, VA
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Fairfax, VA
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Scrapyard Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
OSA Martial Arts- Taekwondo Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Women Classes Hapkido B4 & After-School
4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Cascades BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fairfax
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Fairfax
2 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 Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Fairfax, VA.
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.
- Haven Grappling Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (146)
- Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Burke, VA ★★★★★ 4.8 (68)
- Scrapyard Grappling ★★★★★ 5 (35)
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.
- Haven Grappling Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (146)
- Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Fairfax, VA ★★★★★ 4.8 (57)
- Scrapyard Grappling ★★★★★ 5 (35)
Kids & teen BJJ in Fairfax
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.
- Haven Grappling Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (146)
- Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Burke, VA ★★★★★ 4.8 (68)
- Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Fairfax, VA ★★★★★ 4.8 (57)
BJJ in Fairfax: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Fairfax?
- Most Fairfax 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 Fairfax gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Fairfax advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Haven Grappling Academy, Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Burke, VA, Scrapyard Grappling. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Fairfax?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 6 Fairfax 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 Fairfax?
- Yes — 5 Fairfax gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 6. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.