About One Way Martial Arts

One Way Martial Arts is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts academy located at 5416 Eisenhower Ave in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded by 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly and Patrick Almeida, the academy operates a 6,400 square foot facility with over 50 classes per week serving more than 430 active students. Programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Kids BJJ ages 2 through 14, Women's Only BJJ, and a structured competition team registered with IBJJF under Club ID 8885.

What Makes One Way Martial Arts Different

One Way Martial Arts is co-founded and led by Mahamed Aly, widely recognized as one of the most accomplished heavyweight grapplers in modern BJJ. Mahamed is a 4-time IBJJF World Champion, multiple-time IBJJF Pan American medalist, and an active professional MMA fighter who competed on Dana White's UFC Contender Series. Co-founder Patrick Almeida is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and active IBJJF Masters competitor with 15+ years of experience on the mat. The academy combines world-class technical instruction with a family-focused culture, offering a structured progression path that serves complete beginners, hobbyists, and competition athletes within the same community.

Location and Service Area

One Way Martial Arts is located at 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, with free on-site parking and direct access from the Van Dorn Street Metro station on the Blue Line. The academy serves students throughout the DMV including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Falls Church, and Washington DC. Classes run seven days a week with morning, midday, and evening options to accommodate working professionals, students, and families. Phone: (703) 951-4440. Website: onewaymartialarts.com.

Programs Offered

One Way Martial Arts offers a full curriculum of grappling and striking disciplines for all ages and experience levels. Adult programs include BJJ Fundamentals, BJJ All Levels, and BJJ Advanced (in both Gi and No-Gi formats), Muay Thai Fundamentals and Advanced, Boxing Fundamentals, Wrestling Fundamentals and All Levels, plus Women's Only BJJ. Youth programs include Tumblers BJJ for ages 2-3, Tots BJJ for ages 4-6, Kids BJJ for ages 7-10, and Teens BJJ for ages 11-14. The academy also runs an invitation-only Competition Team for students preparing for IBJJF, NAGA, and ADCC-style tournaments. New students can book a free trial class at onewaymartialarts.com.

Ready to get started? Book your free trial class today — no experience needed. Call us at (703) 951-4440.