Brazilian Jiu Jitsu near Lorton, VA
Lorton
From Lorton
Brazilian jiu jitsu for Lorton
Lorton sits at the south end of our catchment, a clean run up I-95 to the academy. Whether you are near the Workhouse Arts Center, out toward Occoquan Regional Park, or closer to the Lorton VRE station, the drive north is about fifteen minutes and mostly highway.
For Lorton and Fort Belvoir members that makes Black Cat the nearest room training jiu jitsu at a real competition standard. Adam Benayoun teaches the classes himself, and the mat you learn on is the same one his competitors train on.
Most people arrive having never grappled, and that is exactly who the fundamentals classes are for. You learn positions, escapes, and basic self-defense first, then drill and roll with partners who keep it safe. The progress comes faster than you would think.
Book a trial classGetting here
The drive from Lorton
From Lorton it is about 15 to 18 minutes north to 8001 Forbes Place, an easy drive up I-95 into Springfield and off at the Springfield exits toward Backlick Road. Coming from the Workhouse or the Route 1 side, the Fairfax County Parkway is the alternative when I-95 is heavy.
Who trains here from Lorton: Lorton families, Fort Belvoir personnel, beginners, and athletes who want a serious room worth the drive.
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 Lorton
Common questions
About 8 to 9 miles, roughly 15 to 18 minutes by car up I-95 into Springfield.
Yes. The Fairfax County Parkway runs parallel and is usually the better call in heavy northbound traffic, especially from the Route 1 side of Lorton.
Yes. Belvoir is a short run up the parkway or I-95, and the evening class times work around a duty schedule.
With a trial class. Tell us it is your first time and we will put you in Intro to Jiu Jitsu. No experience needed.
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.