Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Petworth, DC
WDC BJJ is a family-owned GFTeam academy at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD — about 3–4 miles from Petworth, roughly a 10-minute drive up Georgia Ave. Our kids program for ages 4–12 welcomes families from Petworth, Brightwood Park, 16th Street Heights, Park View, Manor Park, and Fort Totten. Your child's first trial class is free.
Class times that fit Petworth families
All classes are held at our academy in Takoma Park, about 10 minutes from Petworth. The first trial class is free, and enrollment includes a free uniform for every student.
Weekday classes — free trial at 5 PM
Kids train on weekday afternoons, with free trial classes at 5 PM so families can come straight from school or work. Older kids — ages 10–12 — train at 6 PM, Monday through Thursday.
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Confidence
Kids build confidence as they learn new skills, earn stripes and belts, and see their own progress on the mats week after week.
Discipline & focus
Structured classes teach discipline and focus through clear routines, respectful mat etiquette, and coaches who know every student by name.
Real self-defense
Children learn real Brazilian jiu-jitsu self-defense skills — how to stay calm, escape bad positions, and protect themselves using leverage and technique.
Safe & structured
Every class is supervised by experienced GFTeam coaches in a safe, structured environment.
About 10 minutes from Petworth
Our academy is located at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — in Takoma Park, a short drive up Georgia Ave. Families come from across Petworth and the surrounding neighborhoods to train with us:
Your neighbors train here
Petworth · Brightwood Park · 16th Street Heights · Park View · Manor Park · Fort Totten — plus Takoma Park itself. If you're searching for kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes near Petworth, WDC BJJ is about 10 minutes up Georgia Ave.
Get DirectionsFrom Petworth
1. Start on Georgia Ave NW in Petworth (or New Hampshire Ave) and head north.
2. Continue into Maryland and turn east on East-West Hwy (MD 410).
3. Turn south on Flower Ave to Erie Ave.
4. WDC BJJ is at 720 Erie Ave.
Martial arts summer camp
Petworth families: our Brazilian jiu-jitsu day camp for ages 4–12 runs five weekly sessions in Summer 2027 at the same Takoma Park academy, with aftercare until 6 PM.
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All classes are held at WDC BJJ, 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — about 3–4 miles from Petworth, and close to Brightwood Park, 16th Street Heights, and Park View.
About 3–4 miles — roughly a 10-minute drive. Head north on Georgia Ave NW (or New Hampshire Ave), turn east on East-West Hwy (MD 410) into Takoma Park, and south on Flower Ave to Erie Ave.
Yes. Your child's first trial class is free. Weekday free trial classes are at 5 PM; ages 10–12 train at 6 PM, Monday through Thursday. Book through ActivityHero or call us at (202) 636-3453.
Our kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu program is for ages 4–12. Younger kids train Saturday at 9 AM.
Comfortable athletic clothes and a water bottle — arrive 15 minutes early. Enrollment includes a free uniform for every student.