I really enjoy my classes at this gym, everyone is so welcoming. For a new person just getting into martial arts all my instructors were super supportive and provided clear direction. Whether you are looking to change up your workouts or learn a new skill I would highly recommend giving this gym a try.

District Martial Arts is a top-notch facility serving Arlington and the greater DMV area. There are a variety of classes available that accommodate beginners and experts alike. The coaches exhibit professionalism and superb knowledge of their respective craft. Take the first step, and start your training today!

DMA is the best BJJ gym available in the DC area. The staff is incredibly welcoming and patient with people new to the sport. They take time to get to know members and make them feel like they are part of the DMA community. I highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in trying BJJ.

An amazing gym with a great group of people. As a white belt new to bjj, I couldnt have asked for a better place to get introduced to the sport. The gym has a great mix of both new and experienced fighters, knowledgeable coaches, and a welcoming vibe. I highly recommend it if youre looking for a place to train in DC.

Great gym and coaches. I tried all the classes then decided to focus on 2 disciplines after. Id recommend to focus on 1-2 disciplines if youre only signing up for a month.

This gym is incredible. You feel like family the minute you walk in the door. Scott Dance welcomed me like an old friend. The coaches are flat-out amazing. The grappling class in the evening has some seriously talented martial artist. The atmosphere is very light, and the environment is always very fun. The Boxing class Coach Tone teaches on the weekend was definitely one on my favorites.

I contacted District Martial Arts to visit for a class during a trip to the DC area and they were extremely accommodating and welcoming. I did their 6:30am jiu jitsu class and it was great! The instructor was welcoming and knowledgeable, the other students were really nice and made me feel like a part of the family. The training was also fantastic; the instructor went over closed guard to back transitions and gave me great feedback on details I was missing. It was the best way to start my morning! Highly recommend giving them a try!

This gym is absolutely awesome! From the instructors to the students in class, everyone is extremely welcoming and friendly. You really get the sense of the bjj community and how inviting and supportive it is. If you’re thinking about making a life change, getting in shape, gaining confidence, or just want to try something new that’s fun, then this is the place to go.

District Martial Arts offers a variety of martial arts that are instructed by professionals who have real experience. The gym tries to make everyone feel welcome regardless of their skill level, and they do a great job of that. DMA is for everyone, its class schedules can fit into anybody’s lifestyle , and you can go hard or easy as you like during your chosen martial arts class. You can improve your health, and/or improve your skills further with DMA.

This is a great gym. Organized classes with a well structured curriculum. The grappling instructors are dedicated to your personal development. Very friendly to new students and beginners. Cleaned before and after every class. I have trained at 6 different gyms through my travels over the years and I highly recommend this gym.

Best gym in the area. I started a few months ago and I am constantly learning/improving from the coaches who are all extremely knowledgeable.

One of my old high school coaches Cameron Thomson told me about this gym and I immediately loved it. If you’re at the college level and looking to get some practice In during break I highly recommend this gym.

I had the pleasure of working out with this gym and their instructors. Definitely one of the beat gyms I e ever been to. They are extremely talented and professional with all levels. I had a blast you won’t find another gym like this in the area.

This is a great training gym! I was a beginner in MMA and BJJ, but I never felt left behind. The coaches were great and answered any questions and showed me proper techniques. I really appreciate the awesome communication and class variety!

Ive trained brazilian jiu jitsu at DMA for a handful of years and have only great things to say about the gym. The instructors are highly knowledgable and professional and classes are fun.

Best local mma gym! lots of class offerings and great teachers, chill but serious vibes.

Great BJJ training, the most comfortable and consistently challenging Ive found in the DMV.

All of the coaches here are extremely experienced and have excellent teaching skills. Like anything in Ballston, its pretty expensive, but Im sure thats because of high rents in the area; I never felt like I was being overcharged or ripped off. They offer a broad range of classes with the primary focus seeming to be on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The one downside is that unlike some other gyms there is no open mat or free time outside of classes. There are also essentially no weights or other similar equipment so if youre interested in strength training youll likely have to find another gym which means two memberships. But for what it is, which is a training studio for high level martial arts, DMA is a superb gym with some of the best coaches in the state.

I did the trial class and all the coaches were great! I really enjoyed my time and would highly recommend anyone who’s looking to learn MMA to join this gym.

This is an awesome martial arts gym. Knowledgeable, experienced instructors who are really good teachers and passionate about their respective art. I would also say this gym has the best and most well-rounded platform in terms of striking, grappling and mma that Ive been part of. Cant recommend enough.

Really enjoyed my experience with the team at DMMA. Sam was very welcoming. My friend Jack really enjoyed taking BJJ classes too. Would definitely recommend this Martial Arts Gym to all levels. They offer classes with Gi and without.

Best local dojo! There are a number of classes to try, all with skilled & motivating instruction!

This gym is an awesome place to learn martial arts. Sam, the owner, is a real stand up guy and a total pro. If you’re a beginner trying to learn I highly recommend this place, if you’re more experienced you’ll also find people at and above your level.

Fantastic gym with a wide variety of class times to fit any schedule.

Great instructors. I would highly recommend it!

Awesome facility and great group of men that run the programs. There is plenty of variety when determining which classes you want to take. I was unsure when I first started training so I dipped my hand in different classes such as wrestling, boxing, bjj, muay thai, and mma. I enjoyed all of them and the instructors do a great job of critiquing your technique during class and they are always willing to talk after if you have any questions.

Great place. Coaches know what they are doing and can work with any skill level.

Staff provided follow-up communication to ensure I got to try their gym.

I have not been to a class yet where I havent learned something useful. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable and make the classes fun at the same time.

Great instructors and even better staff handling the financial aspect of the gym. If I could give it 6 stars, I would.

Awesome gym. Great mix of martial arts and awesome instructions. Definitely hooked.

Clean and neat place with the gym having been well-designed.The training is suitable for any level. Coaches understand where you are and work with you from there. So general lesson goes on but coaches are very friendly, welcoming and do not leave anyone behind by, per say, asking if anyone wants a move/exercise to be shown again or just answer your questions if you have. Like anywhere, the more you are involved, the more you will learn.Other things: music is upbeat; the view to the street is great, and just generally attractive atmosphere to work out.

District Martial Arts is arguably the most professional and fun to train at MMA gym in the DMV. Charles and the crew offer a wide variety of disciplines, taught by veteran practitioners who gear their instruction to the level of the student. Any learner at any level will find this to be a rewarding venue to train at. Don’t miss the opportunity for good fun and great training.

Sam and his crew are welcoming and professional. The gym has a great atmosphere and the members were patient with new students. I highly recommend checking this gym out.

Great gym if your just getting started with martial arts or are a blue belt and want to train seriously. I did there free intro class first and was impressed by the quality of coaching and welcoming community, after a few months of training it has only gotten better.

I love this place. Just started training BJJ for the first time around 5 weeks ago. Ive learned so much from all the coaches. Scott, Sam, and Paul are all great. Ive taken a boxing class with Coach Tone, which was great.

Couldnt recommend DMA highly enough. I took many BJJ classes here and a few boxing and all were excellent. Scott and Sam are awesome BJJ instructors. Be sure not to miss marathon rolls on Saturdays here- everyone is very welcoming and willing to give pointers to beginners. And Tones boxing class is awesome- very detail oriented instructor.

Dropped in from out of town and was welcomed like I was a regular member. Coach was a super professional and very laid back black belt. No ego in this gym, just hard rollers who are all learning and having fun. Will be back whenever I’m in town.

Great gym and location. The coaches are very friendly and caring. I have learned a lot while attending classes at DMA.

Absolutely fantastic instruction from very knowledgeable martial artists. The instructors are incredibly personable and take a genuine Interest in each students individual progression. They offer the most diverse selection of disciples to choose from in one location. Highly recommend.

I have over 20 years of law enforcement and security experience. I can sincerely say that the Submission Wrestling, Boxing and Brazilian Jujitsu techniques that the instructors at District Martial Arts have taught me. I have been able to apply to self defense techniques in a situation that requires me to subdue or control a criminal without throwing a single strike. The instructors at District Martial Arts are exceptionally tough but importantly they instruct with respect, kindness, a team atmosphere and always at any given time give feedback on how you are progessing.

I took a group beginners class here about a week ago. The class was great! It was fun, challenging, but not overwhelming for new learners. The instructors were great, encouraging and made the class fun.

Very personable instructors, genuine interest in your retention of new skills, culture of learning and self-challenge. District Martial Arts is a fantastic place to learn an ever-growing martial art, and provides many different fighting styles at convenient times that will make you want to keep coming back.

I had my first session a few days ago and will definitely be returning. Even though I was a beginner I still felt like I learned a lot and it was very fun because the instructors were engaging and energetic. I recommend that everyone tries this.

DMA hosted my group of female runner for a self defense class. The facilities were easy to find & provided free parking on site. The owner was very hospitable & accommodating. The space was clean & exactly what we needed for our class. Will definitely be partnering with them again!

Awesome class and great instructors!

Just signed up for the year-long membership. Very excited. Great group of friendly, supportive people. Youll get an intense workout, and youll have fun doing it!

I was nervous going into a martial arts gym knowing nothing about it, but I was welcomed by an amazing and supportive team! I’m now more confident in myself and my self defense abilities. Thank you District Martial Arts!

Stop procrastinating! If you’ve ever considered learning self-defense, trying a boxing class or just getting in shape, District Martial Arts is the place to start. DMA is a supportive team and positive environment with top notch instructors to help you meet your goals.

Love this place and the guys that run the gym. Scott, Charles, and Kamal are great to train and learn from. If you are looking for a quality gym and people that care about you this is the place for you.

I took a class here with Scott and Ishla and I had so much fun. I had never taken a jiu jitsu class before or any martial arts. They were great at showing us the basics. It was a great experience I hope to come back.

Super clean studio with great equipment, a friendly staff and knowledgeable instructors. I took a boxing class there recently and really appreciated that the instructor took time to correct my form, which made me feel safe

The jiu jitsu coach is dreamy

I am SO happy I found District Martial Arts! I had never boxed a day in my life, so I was a bit intimidated when I walked in for the first time, BUT the staff and coaches made me feel extra comfortable and confident that I would learn something on my first day. DMA is very clean (I’m a germaphobe so this is important to me), and it has a very “homey” feeling. Everybody makes an effort to get to know you and help you with body positioning and technique. I took the boxing class. The coach is SO FUNNY! He made the class enjoyable by keeping the mood light, but professional. I truly felt challenged and inspired to pursue boxing as a real hobby. Not to mention, the workout was AMAZING! I swear I woke up and saw abs the next day! Lol. Seriously though, if you want to learn effective techniques, have a fun time, and get a killer workout, come here. You’ll be just as happy as I was!

I’ve been to a few of the gym around town none of them are like this one. It’s perfectly right for me, I love it wonderful amazing classes and great coaches.

Scott put togther a class for my Girl Scout Troop to learn Jui Jitsu!! He and another instructor, Ishla, both were amazing at teaching us the technique and making it a super fun class! They both made sure we had the moves down before moving on to the next activity and came around to give each of us individual help. We had never done a jui jitsu class before and now we know the basics and I am excited to learn more, definitely recommend!!

Great gym, Great coaches, and a super friendly and respectful environment. It doesnt get any better than this.

Wrestled competitively for 6 years and got the itch to pick it back up and try jiu jitsu. DMA offers both and more in the most welcoming gym environment I’ve ever been around. Scott and Mark are world class; was sold on a membership after 1 session.

Excellent coaching, great environment, competitive pricing---surely on its way to becoming one of the premier gyms in the DMV area for everything from Jiu Jitsu to Muay Thai. Recommended for all, regardless of level of experience.

If you want to learn high quality and fun martial arts District Martial Arts is the place to be!!

My firm hosted a self-defense workshop here where we learned Krav Maga techniques and the instructor was amazing!

Update:They just had a grand opening at the new location! New bigger location at 927 N Quincy St (with free parking) in the middle of Ballston. The atmosphere and community havent change at all. New wrestling and yoga classes and expanded jiujitsu, muay thai and MMA classes. Welcoming to all levels. The gym community has grown but the welcoming culture hasnt changed a bit. Highly recommend!Original Post:Training w these guys for several years now. Lost 50lbs since I started. Started w limited knowledge of any grappling or striking but felt like there was a class for my level (even as I continued to progress). Training partners at the gym range from complete novices to professional MMA fighters. Coaches take a personal interest in the development of each student. Kamal is a world-class wrestler, and has fought/grappled against the best in the world (Khabib Nurmagamedov, Rafael Dos Anjos, Jim Miller, Xande Ribeiro, Shinya Aoki...to name a few). Charles is an amateur MMA fighter and and MMA analyst, Scott and Sam are both high-level bjj black belts, and Mark is a former D1 wrestler. Dawson and Antonio, the boximg coaches, offer both conditioning and a skill work. Richard, Krav instructor, has trainined w krav foundational members and is former austraAust military. Highly recommend! Always something interesting going on here...good atmosphere w friendly people.

Love this spot. Great training and staff.

Pro trainers, great environment, real work. Recommended.

What a Great work out!!! I LOVE the classes

Awesome BJJ community