Brazilian Jiu Jitsu near Clifton, VA
Clifton
From Clifton
Brazilian jiu jitsu for Clifton
Clifton is the quiet corner of the county, a historic town of a couple hundred people covering about a quarter square mile, surrounded by Hemlock Overlook and the parkland along Bull Run. It is a genuinely nice place to live and a thin place to find serious training.
That is why Clifton members drive east. Twenty-odd minutes gets you to a room where Adam Benayoun, a second-degree black belt and international competitor, teaches the classes himself rather than lending his name to a franchise.
It is a boutique academy, not a big-box gym. Small enough that the coach knows your name and what you are working on, deep enough that there is always someone better than you to train with.
Book a trial classGetting here
The drive from Clifton
From Clifton it is about 20 to 25 minutes east to 8001 Forbes Place, usually out Ox Road and onto the Fairfax County Parkway toward Springfield. From the historic town center, Clifton Road up to Ox Road is the natural start of that run.
Who trains here from Clifton: Clifton families, adults who want a serious room worth the short drive, and kids building confidence.
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 Clifton
Common questions
About 10 to 12 miles, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by car along Ox Road and the Fairfax County Parkway.
Members think so. You train under a second-degree black belt and international competitor who teaches every class, on the same mat the academy's competitors use. There is not much like it closer to Clifton.
Clifton Road out to Ox Road, then the Fairfax County Parkway east toward Springfield. It is mostly open road until you reach the Springfield side.
Yes. Book a trial class for the Black Kittens program so they can get on the mat before you commit. We currently teach ages 8 to 13.
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.