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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

2929 Eskridge Rd Ste C, Fairfax, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 6–14

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

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Burke, VA

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

5587 Guinea Rd, Fairfax, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Fairfax, VA

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

10540 Warwick Ave, Fairfax, VA

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

Scrapyard Grappling

5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

8442A Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome No-gi expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

OSA Martial Arts- Taekwondo Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Women Classes Hapkido B4 & After-School

4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

3848 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Cascades BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

11397 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fairfax

5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

10201 Main St, Fairfax, VA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

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.

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 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.

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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.

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