Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Brightwood, DC
WDC BJJ is a family-owned GFTeam academy at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD — under 3 miles from Brightwood, straight up Georgia Ave and about a 10-minute drive. Our kids program for ages 4–12 welcomes families from Brightwood, Brightwood Park, Shepherd Park, Manor Park, Fort Totten, and Takoma DC. Your child's first trial class is free.
Class times that fit Brightwood families
All classes are held at our academy in Takoma Park, minutes from Brightwood. 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.
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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.
Minutes from Brightwood
Our academy is located at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — in Takoma Park, right across the DC line. Families come from across upper Northwest DC to train with us:
Your neighbors train here
Brightwood · Brightwood Park · Shepherd Park · Manor Park · Fort Totten · Takoma DC · 16th Street Heights — plus Takoma Park itself. If you're searching for kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes near Brightwood, WDC BJJ is minutes up Georgia Ave.
Get DirectionsFrom Brightwood
1. Start on Georgia Ave NW in Brightwood and head north.
2. Continue into Maryland and turn east on East-West Hwy (MD 410).
3. Turn south on Flower Ave to Erie Ave.
4. WDC BJJ is at 720 Erie Ave.
Martial arts summer camp
Brightwood 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.
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All classes are held at WDC BJJ, 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — under 3 miles from Brightwood, and close to Shepherd Park, Manor Park, and Fort Totten.
Under 3 miles — about a 10-minute drive. Head north on Georgia Ave NW, turn east on East-West Hwy (MD 410) into Takoma Park, and south on Flower Ave to 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.
Comfortable athletic clothes and a water bottle — arrive 15 minutes early. Enrollment includes a free uniform for every student.