World and national champions
Our Coaches & Instructors in Alexandria, VA
At One Way the minute you walk through the door, you become family. Our coaches and staff are here to guide you every step of the way, in Jiu-Jitsu, striking, wrestling, kids and strength classes.
- 4x IBJJF World Champion head coach
- Kids and adults
- First class free
Meet the team
BJJ & MMA
Mahamed Aly
Co-owner and head coach. 4x IBJJF World Champion, professional MMA fighter and UFC Contender Series veteran. Host of ALYBJJCAST and co-host of the One Way Podcast. @alybjj
BJJ
Patrick Almeida
Co-owner. BJJ black belt with 15+ years on the mat and an active IBJJF Masters competitor. Co-host of the One Way Podcast. @patrickbjj
Muay Thai, Kids Muay Thai, Boxing & MMA
Jansey Jones Silva
Head striking coach. Pro MMA fighter and Dana White's Contender Series veteran with a 19–1 Muay Thai record, 18 by knockout. Trained in Thailand, coached UFC athletes, and leads Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA for adults plus Kids & Teens Striking (7+).
Boxing & Wrestling
Joshua Wong
Boxing and wrestling coach. Runs the Monday and Wednesday Wrestling classes for ages 14+ and coaches Boxing across all levels, building the takedowns, footwork and toughness that carry straight into BJJ and MMA.
BJJ & Kids BJJ
Giovanna Amaral
BJJ coach for kids and adults, on the mat six days a week. IBJJF Pan American Champion, American National Champion, and multiple-time IBJJF World medalist. Leads One Way's girls' program with small-group classes and extra attention for every young female athlete.
BJJ & Kids BJJ
Malachi Edmond
Competition coach for kids and adults. "The Magic Man" — IBJJF black belt World finalist, European Champion, Pan silver medalist and Juvenile World Champion. Leads One Way's competition team from first tournament to the world stage.
Strength & Conditioning
Nazar Mazurkevych
Leads Strength & Conditioning at One Way Performance, building strength, speed and durability for grapplers and strikers.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Strength
Asia Rideout
Founder of Mother Made Strong. Coaches pregnancy, postpartum and women's strength at One Way Performance, working on breath mechanics, pelvic floor function and safe progressions for diastasis recti recovery. Student midwife and doula.
Who coaches what
Every program at One Way has a named coach who is on the mat with you. Here is who leads each one.
Mahamed Aly, Patrick Almeida, Giovanna Amaral and Malachi Edmond
Mahamed Aly and Patrick Almeida
Giovanna Amaral and Malachi Edmond
Girls' BJJ program
Giovanna Amaral, small-group classes
Jansey Jones Silva
Jansey Jones Silva
Joshua Wong and Jansey Jones Silva
Joshua Wong, Monday and Wednesday
Competition team
Malachi Edmond and Mahamed Aly, invitation only
Nazar Mazurkevych, at One Way Performance
Request a session and a coach will follow up to schedule
Coach questions, answered
See the full class schedule for exact days and times.
Who are the coaches at One Way Martial Arts?
One Way Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA has seven coaches. Mahamed Aly and Patrick Almeida are the co-owners and both teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Giovanna Amaral and Malachi Edmond coach BJJ for kids and adults. Jansey Jones Silva leads all striking. Joshua Wong coaches Boxing and Wrestling. Nazar Mazurkevych runs Strength and Conditioning at One Way Performance.
Is there a female coach at One Way Martial Arts?
Yes. Giovanna Amaral is on the mat Monday through Saturday coaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for both kids and adults. She is an IBJJF Pan American Champion, an American National Champion and a multiple-time IBJJF World medalist, and she leads One Way's girls' program with small-group classes and extra attention for every young female athlete.
Who teaches the kids classes?
Kids BJJ, from Tumblers at age 2 through Teens at age 14, is coached by Giovanna Amaral and Malachi Edmond. Kids and Teens Striking, for ages 7 and up, is coached by Jansey Jones Silva.
Do the owners actually teach classes?
Yes. Both co-owners are on the mat. Mahamed Aly is the head coach and a 4x IBJJF World Champion, and Patrick Almeida is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with more than 15 years of experience. You will train with them, not just meet them at the front desk.
Which coach will I train with as a complete beginner?
Whoever is leading the class you book. Every coach at One Way teaches beginners, and nobody is put in a class they are not ready for. On your first visit a coach walks you through the warm-up, pairs you with an experienced partner and checks on you throughout the session.
Who coaches the competition team?
Malachi Edmond leads the competition team for kids and adults, alongside head coach Mahamed Aly. Competition class is invitation only. Every other class on the schedule is open to all members.
Alexandria, VA
Visit us
5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, next to the Van Dorn Street Metro station on the Blue Line, with free parking.
Monday to Thursday: 5:30 to 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 to 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Come train with our coaches
No experience needed. We lend you a 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