Welcome to Testudo, a grappling-focused martial arts school where beginners and competitors alike thrive.
We train primarily under the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ruleset, offering the most varied technical and strategic platform for grappling development.
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New Class Alert:
Foundations Class (ages 5-6)
By popular demand, we're excited to announce a brand-new class designed just for our youngest future grapplers Starting this season, our Future Grapplers' Foundations Program invites children ages 5-6 to begin their BJJ journey in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
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It's perfect for first-time students! This class helps kids transition smoothly into our regular youth BJJ program while learning to move with confidence and purpose.
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Before You Begin:
To help your child feel comfortable on the mat and to ensure that everyone is on the same page as far as class expectations, we require an introductory session with one of our instructors prior to joining the class. If you'd like to arrange a session, please contact Coach Teri at the following email:
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Directions & Parking
Address
2731 Mount Vernon Avenue (behind Waxing the City salon)
Alexandria, VA 22301
(enter the building, down the stairs)
Announcements
-New Class Alert! Future Grapplers Foundations Program (Ages 5–6)
-Available for private and/or corporate instruction
- Discounts for K-12 educators
- Email: Testudobjj@gmail.com
Tony
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Thank you so much for being such a generous and gracious host when I joined your classes this week.
You are a superb technical instructor, but the true measure of your qualities is the atmosphere and camaraderie you have generated in your students. I was immediate welcomed and rolled with several of your students who were able to judge their own performance very effectively to match my level of experience. That sort of maturity, I think, reflects the culture that you have created in your classes.
Once again, thank you so much for your hospitality. I hope I am able to visit again in the future.
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