Welcome to Testudo! We are a school that focuses on the sport/martial art of Grappling. Though Grappling is an umbrella term that covers many different sports and martial arts (Sambo, Luta Livre, Wrestling, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,etc...), we mainly work within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ruleset as we feel it allows for the most varied technical and strategic training for Grappling. Our school provides a welcoming environment for both new and experienced practitioners.
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The head instructor, Ervin Brandon, (affectionately known as "Coach Ervin" to the kids) competed in collegiate wrestling for Howard University ("Go Bison") and holds black belts in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kodokan Judo. Coach Ervin is dedicated to developing practitioners who are not only comfortable but also competitive across various grappling disciplines.​
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If interested in learning more, please click the box to book an introductory session
Announcements
- One Week Free Trial
- Now offering Private/ Corporate BJJ & Judo Instruction
- Special discounts available for K-12 teachers
- Accepting new members (kids & adults). Please make an appointment before coming in. We don't allow drop-ins.
- 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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Directions & Parking
Address
2731 Mount Vernon Avenue (behind Waxing the City salon)
Alexandria, VA 22301
(enter the building, down the stairs)
