Brazilian Jiu Jitsu near Franconia, VA
Franconia
From Franconia
Brazilian jiu jitsu for Franconia
Franconia is a short hop southeast of the academy. If you commute through the Franconia-Springfield Metro station, the academy is a few minutes further up Franconia Road, which makes it easy to train on the way home instead of making a separate trip out.
That is how most Franconia members use it. Park once, train, go home. The classes run at times that work around a commute rather than assuming you are free at two in the afternoon.
The coaching standard is the same in every class, beginner or advanced. Fundamentals are always on the schedule, so you are never thrown into the deep end. You build real skill, real fitness, and an actual understanding of how the positions connect.
Book a trial classGetting here
The drive from Franconia
From Franconia it is about 10 to 12 minutes to 8001 Forbes Place, a short drive northwest along Franconia Road into Springfield. If you are coming off the Blue Line at Franconia-Springfield, it is a few minutes from the station toward Backlick Road.
Who trains here from Franconia: Franconia families, commuters training on the way home, and beginners.
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 Franconia
Common questions
About 4 to 5 miles, roughly 10 to 12 minutes by car up Franconia Road into Springfield.
Plenty of members do. The academy is a few minutes from the Franconia-Springfield station, so an evening class fits into the commute rather than costing you a second trip.
Comfortable athletic clothes. A t-shirt and shorts or leggings are perfect. You can sort out a gi or rashguard once you decide to keep going.
We do, and it is completely optional. Plenty of members never compete and love training all the same. If you do want to test yourself, the coaching and the training partners are here for it.
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.