Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Silver Spring, MD
WDC BJJ is a family-owned GFTeam academy at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD — less than 2 miles from Downtown Silver Spring: just 1.4 miles from Georgia Ave & Ellsworth Dr, making WDC BJJ the closest Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy to Downtown Silver Spring. Our kids program for ages 4–12 welcomes families from Downtown Silver Spring, Woodside, Forest Glen, and Four Corners. Your child's first trial class is free.
Class times that fit Silver Spring families
All classes are held at our academy in Takoma Park, less than 2 miles from Downtown Silver Spring. The first trial class is free, and enrollment includes a free uniform for every student.
Weekday classes — free trial at 5 PM
Kids train on weekday afternoons, with free trial classes at 5 PM so families can come straight from school or work. Older kids — ages 10–12 — train at 6 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Book a Free Trial ClassSaturday classes
Saturday at 9 AM is our class for younger kids. New: a second Saturday kids class at 10 AM starts Saturday, November 7, 2026 — more room on the mats for Silver Spring families who can't make weekdays.
Call (202) 636-3453Built for kids. Trusted by parents.
Confidence
Kids build confidence as they learn new skills, earn stripes and belts, and see their own progress on the mats week after week.
Discipline & focus
Structured classes teach discipline and focus through clear routines, respectful mat etiquette, and coaches who know every student by name.
Real self-defense
Children learn real Brazilian jiu-jitsu self-defense skills — how to stay calm, escape bad positions, and protect themselves using leverage and technique.
Safe & structured
Every class is supervised by experienced GFTeam coaches in a safe, structured environment. Parents are welcome to watch every class.
Less than 2 miles from Silver Spring
Our academy is located at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — right next to Silver Spring, not in it. WDC BJJ is 1.4 miles from Downtown Silver Spring (Georgia Ave & Ellsworth Dr) — the closest Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy to Downtown Silver Spring. Families come from across Silver Spring to train with us:
Your neighbors train here
Downtown Silver Spring · Woodside · Forest Glen · Four Corners — plus Takoma Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. If you're searching for kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes near Silver Spring, WDC BJJ is the closest Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy to Downtown Silver Spring.
Get DirectionsFrom Downtown Silver Spring
1. Start at Georgia Ave & Ellsworth Dr and head south on Georgia Ave.
2. Turn east on East-West Hwy (MD 410) toward Takoma Park.
3. Continue into Takoma Park to Flower Ave and head south to Erie Ave.
4. Turn onto Erie Ave — WDC BJJ is at 720 Erie Ave.
Martial arts summer camp
Silver Spring families: our Brazilian jiu-jitsu day camp for ages 4–12 runs five weekly sessions in Summer 2027 at the same Takoma Park academy, with aftercare until 6 PM.
Summer Camp near Silver SpringGood to know
All classes are held at WDC BJJ, 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — less than 2 miles from Downtown Silver Spring, and close to Woodside, Forest Glen, and Four Corners.
1.4 miles. WDC BJJ at 720 Erie Ave is 1.4 miles from Downtown Silver Spring (Georgia Ave & Ellsworth Dr) — less than 2 miles away, and the closest Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy to Downtown Silver Spring. By car, head south on Georgia Ave, then east on East-West Hwy (MD 410) into Takoma Park, and continue to Flower Ave and Erie Ave.
Yes. Your child's first trial class is free. Weekday free trial classes are at 5 PM; ages 10–12 train at 6 PM, Monday through Thursday. Book through ActivityHero or call us at (202) 636-3453.
Our kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu program is for ages 4–12. Younger kids train Saturday at 9 AM, and a new Saturday 10 AM kids class starts Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Comfortable athletic clothes and a water bottle — arrive 15 minutes early. Enrollment includes a free uniform for every student.