Adults · Gi and No-Gi
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Alexandria, VA
Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly and black belt Patrick Almeida. You start in Fundamentals, and the classes grow with you all the way to the competition team.
- 19 classes a week
- Beginners welcome
- First class free
Start here
BJJ Fundamentals
Every new student starts in Fundamentals. You learn the core positions, escapes and submissions step by step, with a partner at your level. Six Fundamentals classes run every week.
New to the mats? Read what Fundamentals covers.
Next
BJJ All Levels
Once the basics feel familiar, All Levels classes add more detail and more live rolling. Eight All Levels classes run every week, so there is always one that fits your day.
Keep going
Advanced and competition
BJJ Advanced and Marathon Rolls are for students with three or more stripes. Competition Training is by invitation, for students preparing for tournaments. See how the belt system works.
“Jiu Jitsu is one of the few sports that in order for you to train, you need a partner. As a result people take care of one another.”
Location
BJJ in Alexandria, VA
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is the home of 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly. We are at 5416 Eisenhower Ave in Alexandria's West End, next to the Van Dorn Street Metro station (Blue Line), with free parking, and a short drive from Old Town, Kingstowne, Landmark, Springfield, Annandale and Arlington.
Beginners start in Fundamentals, and kids train in Kids BJJ. See every time on the class schedule.
Your coaches
Watch
From the One Way Martial Arts YouTube channel.
7 Essential Lessons for White Belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mahamed Aly shares seven lessons every white belt should know to progress faster in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, starting with the most important one: consistency beats talent, and technique beats strength.
Watch on YouTube →What's Expected From Each Belt in BJJ?
Mahamed Aly breaks down the real path from white belt to black belt: what coaches expect at each rank, why blue belt is the first big test and purple belt can be the hardest stage mentally, and how brown and black belt are about maturity, teaching and efficiency. He also talks about team loyalty and switching gyms, what stripes really mean, and why consistency beats talent over the long run.
Watch on YouTube →Lasso Guard for Beginners
Tricks, angles and basic techniques from the lasso guard for students who are new to jiu-jitsu.
Watch on YouTube →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at One Way Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA.
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No experience is needed. Our BJJ program in Alexandria welcomes complete beginners. The Beginner’s Program includes a Gi and belt, and classes are structured so new students can learn safely from day one.
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Gi BJJ uses a traditional uniform (kimono) allowing grip-based techniques on the collar and sleeves. No-Gi uses a rash guard and shorts with body-control-based grips. One Way offers both styles so you develop a complete grappling game.
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Yes. Our coaches, led by 4x World Champion Mahamed Aly, provide competition-specific training, strategy preparation, and corner coaching at IBJJF, NAGA, and local tournaments.
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We recommend 2–3 classes per week. Consistency matters more than volume, and with 70+ classes a week there is always a time that fits your schedule.
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BJJ classes are led by 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly and BJJ black belt Patrick Almeida, together with coaches Giovanna Amaral and Malachi Edmond.
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Classes are held at One Way Martial Arts, 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, right off the Van Dorn Street Metro (Blue Line) with free on-site parking. We train students from Alexandria, Arlington, Springfield, Annandale and Fairfax.
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Yes, and it is not a separate class. Self-defense is built into every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at One Way. You learn to control distance, stay calm under pressure, defend yourself on the ground and escape from a bigger, stronger opponent, practising against a live partner in every session rather than in a one-off seminar. Students who also want the standing side of self-defense usually add Muay Thai or Boxing.
Try a BJJ class free
No experience needed. We lend you the uniform, pair you with a friendly partner and show you around. No contract, no pressure.
Book your free trial Call (703) 951-44405416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304 · Van Dorn Street Metro (Blue Line) · Free parking
BJJ class schedule
19 classes a week at One Way Martial Arts, 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA. First class free.
Monday
- BJJ Fundamentals
- BJJ All Levels
- BJJ Fundamentals
- BJJ Advanced3+ stripes
- Marathon Rolls Gi3+ stripes
Tuesday
- BJJ All Levels
- BJJ Competition TrainingInvitation only
- BJJ Fundamentals
- BJJ All Levels
Wednesday
- BJJ Fundamentals
Thursday
- BJJ All Levels
- BJJ Competition TrainingInvitation only
- BJJ Fundamentals
- BJJ All Levels
Friday
- BJJ Fundamentals
- BJJ All Levels
- Marathon Rolls3+ stripes · students & guests
Saturday
- BJJ All Levels
Sunday
- BJJ All Levels