BJJ and Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA

Yes. Free first class for all new students, in any program: BJJ, No-Gi, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Tumblers BJJ (2-3), Tots BJJ (4-6), Kids BJJ (7-10), Teens BJJ (11-14) and Kids Muay Thai (7+). No pressure. Get your free first class online at onewaymartialarts.com or call (703) 951-4440.

One Way Martial Arts is located at 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304. We are easily accessible from Alexandria, Arlington, Springfield, Annandale, Fairfax, and the greater DMV area. Free parking is available on-site.

One Way Martial Arts was co-founded by Mahamed Aly, a 4x IBJJF World Champion, 4x European Open Champion, and professional MMA fighter, and Patrick Almeida, an experienced BJJ black belt and instructor. Together they lead a coaching team that includes IBJJF Pan American Champion Giovanna Amaral and competition coach Malachi Edmond, IBJJF European Champion and World Silver Medalist.

Monday – Thursday: 5:30am – 8:30am, 11:30am – 9pm
Friday: 5:30am – 8:30am, 11:30am – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 1:30pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 1:30pm

Absolutely. The 4-Week Jumpstart includes your uniform (Gi and belt) or gloves, and four weeks of BJJ, No-Gi, Muay Thai, Boxing and Wrestling. No prior experience is required and our coaches guide every student step-by-step.

Yes. At One Way, self-defense is taught through our regular programs instead of a one-off seminar. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches you to stay calm, control distance, defend yourself on the ground and escape from someone bigger or stronger, and you practice it against a live, resisting partner in every class. Muay Thai and Boxing cover the standing side, and Kids BJJ teaches children to protect themselves without striking. See our self-defense classes in Alexandria for adults, women and kids. Every program is open to a free first class.

Yes. One Way Martial Arts is a family-owned academy. Active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement officers, and teachers at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), along with their families, receive a special membership discount. We also offer family discounts so parents, kids and siblings can train together. Ask at the front desk or when you sign up for your free first class.

Yes. OneWay+ is One Way's online martial arts membership: new class videos every week in BJJ Fundamentals, BJJ Advanced, No-Gi, Striking and Solo Drills, plus the White to Blue Belt series, taught by 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly and the One Way coaches. It costs $19.99 a month or $199 a year, with the first week free for people new to One Way. Watch on any phone, tablet or laptop and cancel anytime.