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A parent's honest guide to choosing the right Kids BJJ program in Alexandria VA. What to look for, what to avoid, and why families across the DMV train at One...

One of the most common questions we hear at One Way Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA is some version of: "Am I too old to start BJJ?" The answer is...

Short answer: choose Boxing if you want the fastest path to sharp hands, footwork and head movement; choose Muay Thai if you want a complete striking art with kicks, knees,...

Everything you need to know before your first BJJ class: what happens in a class, what to bring, mat etiquette, Gi vs No-Gi, the belt system and honest answers to...

Kids Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA — Complete Guide Finding the right martial arts program for your child is one of the best investments you can make in their development....

Looking for the best BJJ gym in Alexandria, VA? Here's what makes One Way Martial Arts different: a 4x IBJJF World Champion head coach, 70+ classes a week, and programs...

From fitness and coordination to confidence, discipline, anti-bullying skills and resilience: 7 ways Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu helps kids grow, from the coaches who teach ages 2-14 in Alexandria, VA.

Short answer: Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand, a striking art that uses fists, elbows, knees and shins, plus a standing clinch. That is eight points of contact,...

Short answer: No-Gi is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the uniform. You wear a rash guard and shorts, there are no collar or sleeve grips, and the game becomes faster, more slippery...

Short answer: the intermediate stage of Jiu-Jitsu, roughly late white belt through blue belt, is where you stop collecting techniques and start building a game. You connect moves into sequences,...

Short answer: the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu are a small set of skills that everything else is built on: posture and base, the main positions, escapes, guard retention, a few high-percentage...