Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Rockville, MD
WDC BJJ is a family-owned GFTeam academy at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD — about 11 miles from Rockville, roughly a 25-minute drive via I-495 East. Our kids program for ages 4–12 welcomes families from Rockville Town Square, Twinbrook, King Farm, Fallsgrove, and Woodley Gardens. Your child's first trial class is free.
Class times that fit Rockville families
All classes are held at our academy in Takoma Park, about 25 minutes from Rockville. 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 25 minutes from Rockville
Our academy is located at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — in Takoma Park, serving Rockville families who make the drive. Families come from across Rockville to train with us:
Your neighbors train here
Rockville Town Square · Twinbrook · King Farm · Fallsgrove · Woodley Gardens · Hungerford — plus Takoma Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. If you're searching for kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes near Rockville, WDC BJJ is a family-owned academy worth the 25 minutes.
Get DirectionsFrom Rockville
1. Start in Rockville and get to I-495 via I-270 South or Norbeck Rd (MD 28).
2. Head east on I-495 toward Silver Spring; exit at Georgia Ave (MD 97) south.
3. Turn east on East-West Hwy (MD 410) into Takoma Park, then south on Flower Ave.
4. Turn onto Erie Ave — WDC BJJ is at 720 Erie Ave.
Martial arts summer camp
Rockville 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 11 miles from Rockville, and an easy drive for families from Town Square, Twinbrook, and King Farm.
About 11 miles — roughly a 25-minute drive. Take I-495 East toward Silver Spring, exit at Georgia Ave (MD 97) south, then East-West Hwy (MD 410) east into Takoma Park, and Flower Ave south 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.