Welcome to BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA, where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in a supportive, family-friendly environment. Our mission is to empower students of all ages and skill levels through the art of BJJ, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and personal growth.
At BETA Academy | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA, we believe that Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a martial art—it's a way of life. Our approach combines technical excellence with practical application, ensuring that our students develop skills that work both on and off the mats.
Whether you're looking to compete at the highest levels, learn self-defense, or simply get in the best shape of your life, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Head Coach - Black Belt
15+ years of experience competing at the highest levels.

Kids Program Director - Brown Belt
Specializes in teaching children of all ages and abilities.

Competition Coach - Black Belt
Multiple-time IBJJF champion with a focus on competitive training.
We offer a variety of classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Join us at a time that works for your schedule!
Invest in your health, fitness, and self-defense skills with our flexible membership options. Join our community today and start your Jiu-Jitsu journey!
Perfect for beginners looking to start their Jiu-Jitsu journey.
Our most popular option with full access to all classes and amenities.
Hear from our community about how training at our academy has impacted their lives.
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"I trained at BETA Academy from 2012 until I left the DC area in 2023. In my eleven years there, I went from blue to black in an environment that kept me coming back to get better, providing hard enough training to constantly improve without burning myself out. This helped me keep training even through the plateaus while also providing training partners of all backgrounds and skill levels. BETA is one of the biggest schools with the most students in the DC area, so this is a huge benefit as it gives you access to a lot of different sparring styles and body types to test yourself (as well as a good base of female students which is a benefit if you're a woman as you'll have other females to train with). Lastly, there's a good team aspect that travel to competitions together for those with the competitive mindset. Highly recommend!"
"I love Beta. It’s welcoming, challenging, open to folks at every level. They have a tell show do model, where everything is modeled and then you’re paired off to work on the skills. That means lots of hands on experience, but also a ton of patience by the instructors and other folks in the class, lots of opportunities to ask questions. I do the 6:30am muay thai and Coach Darnell is a detailed, thorough instructor, pushing his best people and using them to model skills, while not leaving folks who are newer or slower behind. There are classes multiple convenient times throughout the day, for folks with different schedules. Couldn’t recommend it more!"
"I trained BJJ at several open mats while in town for work/visiting a friend. I could not more highly recommend training at BETA if you are in the DC area. The instructors are very knowledgeable, everyone is welcoming, and the gym is very friendly and safe for women."
"Been training Muay Thai at BETA for a little over a year and a half and have been having the best time. Super attentive coaching staff and responsible training partners. Best actual facility I've trained in as well, and large class schedule and weight room add a lot of value to the membership. Furaha and the rest of the management team make navigating the different membership options easy and have been super reliable and helpful since I've been training here."
1353 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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