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"After 14 years competing, training, and teaching around the world I feel that it's time for me to have my own location and students." 

– Mahamed Aly, 4 x IBJJF World Champion & CO-owner of One Way

“JIU JITSU IS ONE OF THE FEW SPORTS THAT IN ORDER FOR YOU TO TRAIN, YOU NEED A PARTNER. AS A RESULT PEOPLE TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER."

– –Patrick Almeida, Co-Owner & BJJ Coach

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  • One Way Martial Arts offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), No-Gi Submission Grappling, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Kids BJJ (ages 4–11), Women’s Self-Defense, and Private Lessons at our Alexandria, VA location. All programs are taught by world-class coaches including 4x IBJJF World Champion Mahamed Aly.



  • Yes. One Way Martial Arts offers a completely free trial class for all new students. You can try any program — BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, or Kids BJJ — with zero cost and zero obligation. Sign up online at onewaymartialarts.com/pages/free-trial or call (703) 997-5816.

  • One Way Martial Arts is located at 5416 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304. We are easily accessible from Alexandria, Arlington, Springfield, Annandale, Fairfax, and the greater DMV area. Free parking is available on-site.

  • One Way Martial Arts was co-founded by Mahamed Aly, a 4x IBJJF World Champion, 4x European Open Champion, and professional MMA fighter, and Patrick Almeida, an experienced BJJ black belt and instructor. Together they have built a world-class coaching team.

  • One Way offers morning (6 AM), midday (11:30 AM–1:30 PM), and evening (5–9 PM) classes Monday through Friday. Saturday classes run 9:30 AM–1:30 PM and Sunday open mat is 10 AM–12 PM.

  • Absolutely. Our beginner’s program includes a uniform (Gi + belt) or gloves, and access to BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Wrestling for your first month. No prior experience is required and our coaches guide every student step-by-step.