Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Amazing experience! The team at Groundworks is extremely professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. I travel a lot for work and always bring my gi. Groundworks was perfect as it was walking distance from my hotel. The studio uses an ecological approach to BJJ with game progressions. Instructors Chris and Steven, were extremely thorough and worked to address all concerns with technique from students. Some really great rolling and training partners in Alex and Jordan. Would definitely come back and highly recommend to anyone seeking a gym or visiting.

I moved here from Japan for work and have been training at this gym. It’s an excellent BJJ gym with three black belt instructors and several other coaches. Everyone is friendly, supportive, and takes the time to teach carefully. The gym sometimes hosts social gatherings, which makes it feel very welcoming and community-oriented. The space is quite large, with two mat areas, so there’s plenty of room to train. I highly recommend this gym if you’re in the Bethesda area.

Iv been training in BJJ for many years at multiple gyms. This is by far the best gym I have ever been to and I would bet it is one of the VERY BEST in the country. The white belts at this gym are better than most purple belts other places. The coaches truly have created something special here. Each and every day I am more and more impressed. Lucky to have found it. Thanks everyone!

All their classes are well structured. Brazilian Jiujitsu at its finest. Come on by! Don't hesitate. Everyone here is a skilled practitioner of the gentle art. Fantastic coaching. Great training. Half and half between gi and nogi. Inclusive for all ages and body types. Just come by and see for yourself. Kids classes are great too. Lots of mat space. Mats are cleaned thoroughly. Not your average gym. Open mats bring a nice crowd. People are friendly. Quickly level up your jiujitsu skills. Restrooms and Showers are available. Trial class is free. Unique class structure and lessons. Vibes are Welcoming. Xpect to be challenged. Your jiujitsu will get better. Zero regrets.

I've been lucky enough to train here for a few years now. Groundworks embodies jiu-jitsu at its best: disciplined, thoughtful, and welcoming. The instructors teach with clarity and precision, combining deep technical knowledge with genuine care for each student’s progress. The facility is impeccably clean and well maintained. Equally impressive is the culture on the mats. Training is collaborative rather than ego-driven, and teammates are consistently supportive, pushing one another to improve while respecting individual pace and ability. I highly recommend anyone either interested in starting jiu-jitsu or experienced practitioners to train at Groundworks.