BJJ in Ashburn

Ashburn carries two NoVA listings, both rooted in major Gracie-family lineages. **Gracie Combat Jiu-Jitsu Academy** (5.0 stars, 19 reviews) is a Relson Gracie school led by Dave Patton, with founder Relson Gracie himself — Helio Gracie's second son, an 8th-degree red-and-black belt and 22-year undefeated Brazilian National Champion — visiting regularly for seminars. The academy teaches Gi/No-Gi BJJ, Sport Jiu-Jitsu, hand-to-hand self-defense, and weapon defense, open to ages 15+ with extensive open mat and sparring time on Mon/Wed evenings plus Fri/Sat. **Gracie Barra Ashburn, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense** (4.9 stars, 104 reviews) is a Premium GB school led by Professor Charles Gomes — a 3rd-degree Gracie Barra black belt under Prof. Flavio Almeida (2014), US Navy 2002-2006 — who also runs the GB Leesburg location, with the standard GB curriculum across Adults (3 tiers), Kids & Teens, Women's Classes, and Private Training.