Martial Arts in Silver Spring, MD
Kids, teens, adults, and women from Silver Spring train real Brazilian jiu-jitsu at our family-owned GFTeam academy in Takoma Park — 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. Your first class is free.
A family academy, less than 2 miles from home
Silver Spring families train with us from Downtown Silver Spring, Woodside, Forest Glen, Four Corners, and Woodside Park — drawn by the Silver Spring Metro, the AFI Silver Theatre and Veterans Plaza energy of downtown, and one thing no downtown storefront offers: a family-owned GFTeam academy, run since 2015 by a Pan American Champion, in Takoma Park. 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.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Confidence, discipline, and real self-defense — weekday classes at 5:00 PM, Saturdays at 9:00 and 10:00 AM.
Kids BJJ near Silver Spring →Teens Jiu-Jitsu
A dedicated youth program — while some schools fold 15+ into adult classes, our teens train in their own sessions, Mon–Thu 6:00–7:00 PM.
Teens Program →Beginner Adult BJJ
Start from zero: beginner evenings at 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM morning gi, Tue–Thu.
Beginner Program →Martial Arts Summer Camp
Five weekly day-camp sessions for ages 4–12, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM with aftercare to 6:00 PM.
Camp near Silver Spring →Your First Class Is Free
Every program starts with a free trial in a real group class. No experience, no gear, no pressure.
Book a Free Trial Class →Directions to 720 Erie Ave
Start downtown
Begin at Georgia Ave & Ellsworth Dr in Downtown Silver Spring and head south on Georgia Ave. WDC BJJ is 1.4 miles from this intersection — less than 2 miles away.
Take East-West Hwy east
Turn east on East-West Hwy (MD 410) toward Takoma Park and continue into Takoma Park.
Finish on Erie Ave
Continue to Flower Ave, head south to Erie Ave, and turn onto Erie Ave — WDC BJJ is at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, right where Erie Ave meets Flower Ave.
Arrive 15 minutes early
For your first class, arrive a little early in athletic clothes with a water bottle — we provide the gi for your trial.
Your first class is free.
No experience needed, and no contracts or long-term commitment — just come train. Enrollment includes a free uniform for kids, youth, and adults.
1. Send the free-trial request or call us.
2. We confirm the right class for your age and schedule.
3. Arrive 15 minutes early in athletic clothes.
4. Train in a real group class — then decide with zero pressure.
Everything you're wondering
1.4 miles. WDC BJJ at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park 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 — free street parking is available near the academy, and bus stops are nearby. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first class and check in at the door.
Yes — your first class is free, for every program: kids 4–12, teens 13–17, adults, and women's-only. No payment, no contract, no obligation.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling art: no striking, no forms to memorize — leverage, escapes, and control, practiced live with partners. Many Silver Spring families choose it because kids learn real self-defense while they train, and adults get a complete workout that teaches a skill.
Programs vary by how often you train, and we don't publish prices online. Come try a free class, and we'll walk you through the option that fits your family — with no contracts or long-term commitment.