BJJ Classes Near National Harbor MD

Short answer: One Way Martial Arts is about 7.7 miles from National Harbor, straight across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, usually 9 to 16 minutes by car. From Oxon Hill it is about 8.4 miles, and from Fort Washington about 15 miles. Adults and kids train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi, Muay Thai, Boxing and Wrestling at 5416 Eisenhower Ave in Alexandria, Virginia, under 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly, with free on-site parking.

Getting here from National Harbor

From National Harbor, get on I-495/I-95 South, cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Virginia and follow the Beltway to Alexandria's West End, near Van Dorn Street. Google Maps puts the trip at 7.7 miles: usually 9 to 12 minutes on a weekend morning, 10 to 14 minutes on a weekday late morning and 10 to 16 minutes when you leave at 5:15 PM on a weekday. National Harbor Boulevard to the Beltway is a close second at 9.3 miles.

National Harbor has no Metro rail station, so driving is the quick way here. Parking at the academy is free and on site.

Getting here from Oxon Hill

From Oxon Hill, the fastest route on Google Maps is the same Beltway crossing: I-495/I-95 South over the Wilson Bridge, about 8.4 miles. It usually takes 10 to 14 minutes on a weekend morning, 10 to 16 minutes on a weekday late morning and 12 to 22 minutes at 5:15 PM on a weekday. Oxon Hill Road to the Beltway is about 10.6 miles if you start farther south.

Getting here from Fort Washington

From Fort Washington, take Indian Head Highway (MD-210) north to I-495, then cross the Wilson Bridge into Virginia. Google Maps shows about 15 to 15.7 miles: usually 20 to 30 minutes on a weekend morning and 22 to 40 minutes on a weekday, morning or evening.

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Adult classes a short drive across the bridge

• 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 Dana White's 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, Joshua Wong coaches Boxing and Wrestling, and Marcus Bluesteen coaches Kids BJJ and Wrestling. Read more on the team page.

Kids BJJ for Maryland families

Because the evening drive from National Harbor is short, weekday kids classes are easy to reach. On Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 PM, Kids BJJ (ages 7–10) and adult BJJ Fundamentals run at the same time on two mats, so you can train while your child trains. On Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 PM, Teens BJJ (ages 11–14) runs next to adult Muay Thai Fundamentals. Younger children start in Tumblers (2–3) or Tots (4–6), and on Saturday morning Kids and Teens No-Gi (ages 4–14) starts at 10:00 AM. Details are 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. 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.

National Harbor, Oxon Hill and Fort Washington FAQ

How far is One Way Martial Arts from National Harbor?

About 7.7 miles, straight across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge on I-495/I-95 South. Google Maps usually shows 9 to 16 minutes, including a weekday evening at 5:15 PM.

How far is it from Oxon Hill and Fort Washington?

From Oxon Hill, about 8.4 miles and usually 10 to 22 minutes. From Fort Washington, about 15 miles by Indian Head Highway (MD-210) and I-495, usually 20 to 40 minutes.

Is there a Metro option from National Harbor?

National Harbor has no Metro rail station, so driving is the quick way here. Parking at 5416 Eisenhower Ave is free and on site.

Can a parent and child train at the same time?

Yes. On Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 PM, Kids BJJ for ages 7 to 10 and adult BJJ Fundamentals run at the same time on two mats. On Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 PM, Teens BJJ for ages 11 to 14 runs alongside adult Muay Thai Fundamentals.

How do I start?

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. No experience is needed.

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📍 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria VA 22304
📞 (703) 951-4440
🌐 onewaymartialarts.com

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