Questions? Answered.
The questions every new family and student asks us — answered straight. For program-specific answers, each program has its own full FAQ below.
Everything you're wondering
Yes. Your first class is a free trial in a real group class — the same class our members train in, with your own age group. No payment, no contract, no obligation.
Comfortable athletic clothes with no pockets or zippers, and bring a water bottle. That's everything you need — arrive 15 minutes early and check in at the door.
No. Train your trial in athletic clothes. If you enroll, a uniform is included free with enrollment — for kids, youth, and adults.
Kids ages 4–12 (Little Grapplers 4–6 and Kids Jiu-Jitsu 7–12), teens ages 13–17 in their own dedicated program, adults, and women's-only classes.
720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — just across the DC line, near the Takoma Metro station on the Red Line. Free street parking is available near the academy.
No contracts or long-term commitment. Come try a free class first, and we'll walk you through the options with zero pressure.
Yes — most of our students started as complete beginners. Beginner sessions run Monday through Thursday at 6:00 PM for adults, and kids are grouped by age and size from day one.
Two to three times a week is the rhythm most students grow fastest on. Our full schedule runs Monday through Saturday — see the class schedule.
Yes — $375 for up to 10 children: two hours of games, obstacle courses, and jiu-jitsu fun led by our instructors, with setup and cleanup handled. See the birthday parties page.
Yes — WDC BJJ Summer Camp 2027 runs five weekly sessions for ages 4–12, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM with aftercare to 6:00 PM. Registration is open now. See the summer camp page.
Full FAQs by program
Kids BJJ FAQ
Safety, grouping by age and size, shy kids, belts and stripes — the full parent FAQ.
Kids FAQ →Teens BJJ FAQ
Why teens get their own room, what sessions look like, and how teens progress.
Teens FAQ →Adults BJJ FAQ
Starting as an adult: fitness, gi and no-gi, morning classes, and what the first month looks like.
Adults FAQ →Women's BJJ FAQ
The women's-only program: sessions, self-defense, and starting with zero experience.
Women's FAQ →Summer Camp FAQ
Camp weeks, hours, aftercare, and what a camp day actually looks like.
Camp FAQ →First-Class Guide
Booking, check-in, what to wear, and what happens in your first class — step by step.
First-Class Guide →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.
What our community says
This gym provides an incredibly welcoming environment for all ages, experience and fitness levels. The lead instructor, Deivid Dias, is an excellent teacher who truly cares about the BJJ competency levels of his students as well as their well-being. He works everyday to maintain a safe and professional atmosphere in the gym. I would highly recommend this gym anyone interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
We moved to Takoma Park from Brazil and were so happy to find Deivid Dias and his Jiu Jitsu dojo right in TP. My son had practiced Jiu Jitsu in Brazil and was hoping to continue his training. Deivid has been wonderful about finding the right training class for him and he has found a jiu jitsu family here in the US. We are very happy with the dojo and with the training he is receiving.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Deivid for almost 7 years and have seen his growth as a coach and the growth of his school/program. He has a true passion for his students of all ages and ability levels… The facility was well maintained and his students were respectful and eager to learn. I look forward to my next visit.