About
WDC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers Little Grapplers, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Teens Jiu-Jitsu, Adult Fundamentals, Adults Gi, Adults No-Gi, Women's-Only Jiu-Jitsu, Advanced Training, Competition Team, Private Lessons, OSS Rio Tour, and After-School Jiu-Jitsu. The program lists 26 classes a week, Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
Programs
- Little Grapplers — 4–6 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; times vary by day
- Kids Jiu-Jitsu — 7–12 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; times vary by day
- Teens Jiu-Jitsu — 13–17 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 6:00–7:00 PM
- Adult Fundamentals — 18+ · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 6:00–7:00 PM or 7:00–8:00 PM
- Adults Gi — 18+ · Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; morning classes and Friday 6:00 PM
- Adults No-Gi — 18+ · Thursday 7:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM
- Women's-Only Jiu-Jitsu — 18+ · Monday 6:00 PM; Wednesday 6:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM
- Advanced Training — 18+
- Competition Team — 7–12 and 18+ · Friday kids comp team; advanced training
- After-School Jiu-Jitsu — school days
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- General schedule: 26 classes a week, Monday through Saturday. Sunday closed.
About the provider
WDC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is family-owned and has been open since 2015. The leadership team includes 5 instructors and coaches, plus several class assistants and a gym manager. Professor Deivid Dias is an IBJJF Pan American Champion, an American Nationals Champion, and a GFTeam black belt and Hall of Fame member. The school says it hosts staff self-defense sessions, team-building classes, and community partnerships for local businesses and organizations.
- Private Lessons — all ages
- OSS Rio Tour — all ages · Once a year
Every class at 720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 — Monday through Saturday, Sunday closed. No experience needed. No contracts or long-term commitment. Kids programs (ages 4–12) and teens program (13–17).
What families say
“We moved to Takoma Park from Brazil and were so happy to find Deivid Dias and his Jiu Jitsu dojo right in TP. My son had practiced Jiu Jitsu in Brazil and was hoping to continue his training. Deivid has been wonderful about finding the right training class for him and he has found a jiu jitsu family here in the US. We are very happy with the dojo and with the training he is receiving.” — Sharane Sherman
“Professor Deivid and Charlene are super supportive and know just how to challenge you. Everyone is extremely welcoming and kind. Highly recommend trying out a class.” — Daria Jacobs-Velde
Last updated October 27, 2026.
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