BJJ Classes Near Kingstowne VA
Short answer: One Way Martial Arts is about 2.5 miles from Kingstowne Towne Center, one straight drive up South Van Dorn Street, usually 6 to 18 minutes off-peak. Adults train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi, Muay Thai, Boxing and Wrestling at 5416 Eisenhower Ave in Alexandria, under 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly, with free on-site parking.
Getting here from Kingstowne
From Kingstowne Towne Center, take Kingstowne Village Parkway to South Van Dorn Street, turn left and stay on Van Dorn for about 1.7 miles, across the Beltway, then turn right onto Eisenhower Avenue. Google Maps puts the trip at 2.5 miles: usually 6 to 14 minutes on a weekend morning and 7 to 18 minutes on a weekday late morning.
Kingstowne has no Metro station. If you ride the Blue Line, Van Dorn Street station is about a 3-minute walk from the academy.
Adult classes a short drive up Van Dorn Street
Because the drive is short, you can fit training into a normal day instead of planning around it.
- Before work: BJJ or No-Gi at 6:00 AM Monday to Friday, then Boxing or Muay Thai at 7:00 AM Monday to Thursday
- Lunch: BJJ or No-Gi at 12:00 PM Monday to Friday, with Muay Thai or Boxing on the second mat Monday to Thursday
- After work: BJJ Fundamentals at 6:00 PM on Monday and Wednesday, BJJ All Levels at 7:00 PM and No-Gi All Levels at 8:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday
- Wrestling, ages 14+: 8:00 PM on Monday and Wednesday
- Weekends: Muay Thai at 10:00 AM, BJJ All Levels at 11:00 AM and Boxing at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday
Each sport has Fundamentals or All Levels classes, so you do not need experience to start. See every time on the class schedule.
Who coaches you
Head coach Mahamed Aly is a 4x IBJJF World Champion and a professional MMA fighter who competed on the UFC Contender Series. Co-founder Patrick Almeida is a BJJ black belt with 15+ years on the mat and an IBJJF Masters competitor. Giovanna Amaral, IBJJF Pan American Champion, and Malachi Edmond, IBJJF European Champion and World Silver Medalist, coach adult and kids BJJ. Jansey Jones Silva leads Muay Thai, and Josh Wong coaches Boxing and Wrestling. Read more on the team page.
For Kingstowne parents
Looking for classes for your child? Our guide to kids BJJ near Kingstowne covers age groups, after-school times and what the first class looks like. You can also see 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. From Kingstowne you can leave home about 30 minutes before class and still arrive early enough to meet the coach and see the mats. If you want to keep going, the next step is the 4-Week Jumpstart.
Before you come, read what to wear to your first BJJ class and our beginner’s guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Kingstowne FAQ
How far is One Way Martial Arts from Kingstowne?
About 2.5 miles from Kingstowne Towne Center, almost all of it on South Van Dorn Street. Off-peak, Google Maps usually shows 6 to 18 minutes.
Are there early morning classes for adults?
Yes. BJJ or No-Gi starts at 6:00 AM Monday to Friday, and Boxing or Muay Thai at 7:00 AM Monday to Thursday.
Can I train BJJ and Muay Thai on the same evening?
Yes. On Monday and Wednesday, BJJ Fundamentals is at 6:00 PM and Muay Thai Fundamentals at 7:00 PM. On Tuesday and Thursday, Muay Thai Fundamentals is at 6:00 PM and BJJ All Levels at 7:00 PM.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking at 5416 Eisenhower Ave is free and on site.
I have never trained. Where do I start?
Start with a free first class. Come in athletic clothes, and we lend you the gear you need. BJJ Fundamentals is built for new students, and no experience is needed.
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Visit Us From Kingstowne
📍 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria VA 22304
📞 (703) 951-4440
🌐 onewaymartialarts.com