Testudo BJJ-Judo

Testudo Grappling in Del Ray

Testudo BJJ-Judo sits in the lower level at 2731 Mount Vernon Avenue in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, established 2015 as one of the few facilities in the DMV teaching both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and traditional Judo under one roof. The Testudo name (Latin for tortoise) signals the school's patient, technical approach over flashy MMA mixing.

Kids Judo and BJJ Programs

The kids curriculum starts as young as 5-6 with the newly-launched Future Grapplers' Foundations Program, then transitions kids into the regular youth program for continued progression. Programs include:
- Future Grapplers' Foundations, ages 5-6 (intro to grappling under Coach Teri)
- Youth BJJ and Judo (regular classes for older children)
- Adult BJJ, Judo, and Wrestling-focused grappling
- Private and corporate instruction available

What's Included

• Dual BJJ and Judo curriculum, rare to find both in one Alexandria gym
• Foundations-program orientation for the youngest kids (Coach Teri specializes)
• Wheelchair-accessible facility
• Established 2015 with a stable Del Ray community

Experience

Orientation sessions are required before starting classes; the gym does not allow walk-ins. The structure signals a school that takes intake seriously and builds long-term students rather than churning through trial-class drop-ins. Hours run Monday through Thursday in two blocks (7:30am-9:00am and 5:00pm-8:30pm), fitting both early-morning adult and evening kids slots.