BJJ Classes Near Falls Church VA
Short answer: One Way Martial Arts is about 14 miles from the City of Falls Church and about 10.5 miles from the Mosaic District, both on I-495 South. From the city, the drive usually takes 16 to 30 minutes off-peak. You train Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly at 5416 Eisenhower Ave in Alexandria, with free on-site parking.
Getting here from Falls Church
From the City of Falls Church, Google Maps takes you a short way west on I-66 to the Capital Beltway, then I-495 South to exit 173 and north on South Van Dorn Street to Eisenhower Avenue. That is about 14.4 miles: usually 16 to 24 minutes on a weekend morning and 18 to 30 minutes on a weekday late morning. Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) to I-495 South is the alternative at 13.7 miles.
From the Mosaic District in Merrifield, it is about 10.5 miles on I-495 South, usually 12 to 18 minutes on a weekend morning. By Metro, East Falls Church and West Falls Church are on the Orange and Silver Lines; you switch to the Blue Line for Van Dorn Street, and Google Maps shows about 52 to 57 minutes from East Falls Church station, so driving off-peak is faster.
Gi and No-Gi classes for adults
One Way runs Gi and No-Gi on separate classes, so you can pick one or train both.
- Gi, for beginners: BJJ Fundamentals at 6:00 AM on Monday and Friday, 12:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, and 6:00 PM on Monday and Wednesday
- Gi, all levels: BJJ All Levels at 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 PM on Monday and Friday, and 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday
- No-Gi: Fundamentals at 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Wednesday, All Levels at 8:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday and 12:00 PM on Saturday
- Wrestling, ages 14+: 8:00 PM on Monday and Wednesday with coach Josh Wong
If you leave Falls Church after work, the 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM classes on Tuesday and Thursday leave more room for traffic. Every time is on the class schedule.
Your coaches
Adult BJJ is taught by Mahamed Aly, Patrick Almeida, Giovanna Amaral and Malachi Edmond. Mahamed is a 4x IBJJF World Champion and UFC Contender Series veteran who coaches daily classes. Patrick is a BJJ black belt with 15+ years on the mat who still competes at IBJJF Masters events. Malachi Edmond is an IBJJF European Champion and World Silver Medalist, and Giovanna Amaral is an IBJJF Pan American Champion. No-Gi classes are led by Mahamed and Patrick. See the team page.
Kids BJJ for Falls Church families
Every kids class is co-ed, in four age groups: Tumblers (2–3), Tots (4–6), Kids (7–10) and Teens (11–14). For daughters who are new to the mat, coach Giovanna Amaral, IBJJF Pan American Champion, teaches kids classes Monday through Saturday and leads small-group girls’ classes with extra attention for young female athletes. See ages and times on the Kids BJJ page.
Your first class
Start with a free first class. Come in athletic clothes, and we lend you the gear you need. Arrive about 10 minutes early and a coach will show you around and pair you with a partner. If you want to keep training, the next step is the 4-Week Jumpstart.
Deciding between Gi and No-Gi? Read Gi vs No-Gi: which to start with. Planning around a long drive? See how often you should train BJJ.
Falls Church FAQ
How far is One Way Martial Arts from Falls Church?
About 14.4 miles from the City of Falls Church and about 10.5 miles from the Mosaic District, on I-495 South. Off-peak, Google Maps usually shows 16 to 30 minutes from the city and 12 to 18 minutes from the Mosaic District on a weekend morning.
Can I take Metro from East or West Falls Church?
Yes, but it takes a while. You switch from the Orange or Silver Line to the Blue Line, and Google Maps shows about 52 to 57 minutes from East Falls Church station to the academy, which is about a 3-minute walk from Van Dorn Street station.
When are the No-Gi classes?
No-Gi Fundamentals is at 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Wednesday. No-Gi All Levels is at 8:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday and 12:00 PM on Saturday. No-Gi Advanced, for students with three or more stripes, is at 7:00 PM on Wednesday.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking at 5416 Eisenhower Ave is free and on site.
How do I start?
Start with a free first class. Come in athletic clothes, and we lend you the gear you need. No experience is needed, and the Fundamentals classes are built for new students.
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📍 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria VA 22304
📞 (703) 951-4440
🌐 onewaymartialarts.com