Fairfax Jiu Jitsu Academy Programs

Fairfax Jiu Jitsu Academy Programs offers Kids Jiu Jitsu for ages 6 to 13, led by Coach Mark Jones. The academy also offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which includes takedowns, reversals, and submissions, and Capoeira, which brings together fighting techniques, acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs.

Programs

• Kids Jiu Jitsu — 6-13 · Led by Coach Mark Jones.
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — kids | adults | womens · A grappling martial art that includes takedowns, reversals, and submissions. The single most-effective martial art for self-defense.
• Muay Thai — adults · The most effective striking art in the world. We teach an authentic style complete with kicks, knees, elbows, punches, sweeps, and the clinch.
• Capoeira — kids | adults · An Afro-Brazilian martial and self-defense art form that brings together fighting techniques, acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs, in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes six days a week.

About the provider

Fairfax Jiu Jitsu Academy was founded in 2007. Mark Jones is the owner and Jiu Jitsu instructor, Matt Nielsen is the Muay Thai instructor, and Yara Cordeiro is the Capoeira instructor. The academy’s mission is to transform students' understanding of martial arts into practical, tangible skills. Mark Jones is a 4th Degree Black Belt, a two time Pan American Gold Medalist, and earned a Gold Medal at the International Masters Championship in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Matt Nielsen has 30+ years of experience in martial arts, and Yara Cordeiro has practiced Capoeira since 1982, started teaching in 1996, and is a published author of three books on Capoeira.

The culture is built on respect, collaboration, teamwork, safety, low ego, and mutual improvement. The FJJ Student Code embodies respect, hard work, character, and accountability. The Kids Jiu Jitsu program fosters self-confidence, discipline, and practical self-defense skills. Students of all backgrounds, fitness levels, and goals are welcome.

Last updated October 27, 2026.