Brazilian Jiu Jitsu near Vienna, VA
Vienna
From Vienna
Brazilian jiu jitsu for Vienna
Vienna sits at the northwest edge of our catchment. From Maple Avenue, from near the W&OD Trail, or from the Vienna Metro side of town, it is a straightforward run south toward Springfield.
Members from Vienna make that drive on purpose. Adam Benayoun is a second-degree black belt who competes at the international level and corners professional fights in the UFC, ONE FC, and FURY FC. He teaches the classes himself, which is the part that is genuinely hard to find closer in.
The room takes beginners and competitors equally seriously. Fundamentals run every week, and the competition side of the room is deep enough that there is always someone who can push you.
Book a trial classGetting here
The drive from Vienna
From Vienna it is about 18 to 20 minutes south to 8001 Forbes Place, usually down Route 123 and across, or out to I-66 and down toward Little River Turnpike into Springfield. Route 123 through Oakton is generally the calmer option in the evening.
Who trains here from Vienna: Vienna grapplers after a serious room, adults starting fresh, and competitors.
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 Vienna
Common questions
About 8 to 9 miles, roughly 18 to 20 minutes by car via Route 123 or I-66 toward Springfield.
For the coaching and the room. You train under a second-degree black belt and international competitor who teaches the classes himself, on the same mat the academy's competitors use.
Route 123 south through Oakton usually beats I-66 at rush hour. I-66 is faster off-peak.
Yes. No-gi is jiu jitsu without the kimono, a faster game built on body control and timing. We teach both gi and no-gi, and a lot of members train both.
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.