Martial Arts in Washington DC
DC families train real Brazilian jiu-jitsu at our family-owned GFTeam academy — just across the District line in Takoma Park, on the Red Line. Your first class is free.
The DC academy's shortest commute
For families in Takoma DC, Brightwood, Manor Park, Fort Totten, Riggs Park, and Michigan Park, WDC BJJ isn't a trip across town — it's the neighborhood academy, just across the Maryland line at 720 Erie Ave in Takoma Park. District students have trained here since 2015, including families from the DC Bilingual community we've served for over a decade. If you live in Northeast DC specifically, our Northeast DC page goes deeper on your neighborhoods.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Confidence, discipline, and real self-defense — weekday classes at 5:00 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM.
Kids Program →Teens Jiu-Jitsu
A dedicated teens program, Mon–Thu 6:00–7:00 PM — not folded into adult classes, not treated like kids.
Teens Program →Beginner Adult BJJ
Beginner evenings at 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM morning gi, Tuesday through Thursday — an easy Red Line commute.
Beginner Program →Women's-Only BJJ
Three women's-only sessions a week, led by our women's program head coach.
Women's Program →Across the line, onto the mats
Drive the corridor
From Takoma DC and Brightwood, it's the same Carroll Ave corridor you already drive. From Fort Totten and Riggs Park, head up toward Takoma Park — the academy is right off Carroll Ave, next to Koma Coffee, across from Washington Adventist University.
Or ride the Red Line
The Takoma Metro station is our closest stop, and bus routes serve the academy area. Evening classes line up with the commute home for DC workers.
Park free
Free street parking is available near the academy. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first class and check in at the door.
After school works
Kids at 5:00 PM and teens at 6:00 PM were scheduled with DC school days in mind — class first, homework after, home for dinner.
Your first class is free.
No experience needed, and no contracts or long-term commitment — just come train. Enrollment includes a free uniform for kids, youth, and adults.
1. Send the free-trial request or call us.
2. We confirm the right class for your age and schedule.
3. Arrive 15 minutes early in athletic clothes.
4. Train in a real group class — then decide with zero pressure.
What our community says
We moved to Takoma Park from Brazil and were so happy to find Deivid Dias and his Jiu Jitsu dojo right in TP. My son had practiced Jiu Jitsu in Brazil and was hoping to continue his training. Deivid has been wonderful about finding the right training class for him and he has found a jiu jitsu family here in the US. We are very happy with the dojo and with the training he is receiving.
Professor Deivid and Charlene are super supportive and know just how to challenge you. Everyone is extremely welcoming and kind. Highly recommend trying out a class.
The atmosphere and community are unlike anywhere else! The coaches and programs are incredible and everyone is welcome! I highly recommend for youth and adults alike!
Everything you're wondering
Drive up the Carroll Ave corridor or Georgia Ave into Takoma Park, or ride the Red Line to the Takoma station — our closest stop — with bus routes serving the academy area. The academy is at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, just across the District line.
Takoma DC, Brightwood, Manor Park, Fort Totten, Riggs Park, and Michigan Park are the closest, and DC families have trained with us since 2015 — including the DC Bilingual school community we have served for over a decade.
Every day. The academy sits right at the line — for most Northeast and upper Northwest DC families, we're closer than any academy across town, and the Red Line makes it a simple commute.
Yes — kids classes run weekdays at 5:00 PM, teens at 6:00–7:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and kids train Saturday at 9:00 AM too. Arrive 15 minutes early for your first class.
Yes — your first class is free in every program: kids 4–12, teens 13–17, adults, and women's-only. No payment, no contract, no obligation, and enrollment includes a free uniform.
Programs vary by how often you train, and we don't publish membership prices online. Come try a free class, and we'll walk you through the option that fits your family — with no contracts or long-term commitment.
Northeast DC
Takoma DC, Fort Totten, Riggs Park, Michigan Park — the deep dive on your neighborhoods.
Northeast DC →Silver Spring
1.4 miles from Downtown Silver Spring — the closest BJJ academy to downtown.
Silver Spring →