Brazilian Jiu Jitsu near Alexandria, VA
Alexandria
From Alexandria
Brazilian jiu jitsu for Alexandria
Alexandria covers a lot of ground, and Black Cat is an easy reach from the West End, the Landmark area, and anywhere along Van Dorn Street or Duke Street. If you have wanted serious jiu jitsu without committing to a drive into DC, this is the room.
Adam Benayoun owns the academy and teaches most of the classes himself. He is a second-degree black belt who competes at the international level and corners professional fights in the UFC, ONE FC, and FURY FC. The reason to train here is the room he built, not anyone else's name above his.
The room runs deep, which is the part you feel in your first month. Hobbyists, competitors, and people on week two all train together, so there is always someone to learn from and always someone at your level to work with.
Book a trial classGetting here
The drive from Alexandria
From the West End of Alexandria it is about 15 minutes to 8001 Forbes Place, usually down I-395 or out Van Dorn Street into Springfield. From Landmark it is a straight run. Coming from Old Town adds roughly ten minutes, and the Duke Street to I-395 line is the simplest way over.
Who trains here from Alexandria: Alexandria residents who want real training close to home instead of a commute into the city.
8001 Forbes Pl, Suite 320, Springfield, VA 22151
Get directionsWhat you can train
One academy, every style of jiu jitsu
Adult Jiu Jitsu
Gi and no-gi for every level. One membership covers it all.
Learn moreKids (Black Kittens)
Real jiu jitsu for ages 8 to 13, taught with patience.
Learn moreWomen's Jiu Jitsu
A dedicated class built around real self-defense.
Learn moreNo-Gi
Faster grappling with no kimono. Body control and timing.
Learn moreWrestling
Takedowns and top pressure, a couple of times a week.
Learn moreNew here?
Start with a trial class. No experience needed.
Book a trialWhy Black Cat
Owner-led
A second-degree black belt and international competitor teaches the classes himself.
Beginners welcome
Most members walked in with zero experience. Fundamentals are always on the schedule.
One membership
Gi, no-gi, wrestling, and the women's only class, all included.
5 on Google
From 146+ reviews by local members.
Questions from Alexandria
Common questions
About 6 to 7 miles from the West End, roughly 15 minutes by car via I-395 or Van Dorn Street. Closer than most people expect.
Figure about 25 minutes. Duke Street across to I-395 and down into Springfield is usually the cleanest line.
For most of Alexandria, yes, and without the bridge traffic or paying to park. That is the main reason West End members train here instead of crossing the river.
Either works. A lot of people train both. Come try whichever fits your schedule first, and wear comfortable workout clothes for your first class.
Book a trial class. Tell us it is your first time and we will put you in the right beginner class. No experience and no commitment needed.