Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Bethesda, United States.

Details checked against the gym's website, October 2026Reviews on Google ↗

Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Bethesda, Maryland, United States — one of 5 gyms in Bethesda on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on all seven days of the week, including an open mat on Saturday. It offers a free trial class. Timetables and offers are on groundworksbjj.com and @groundworksbjj.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu(gi and no-gi)

Free trialBeginnersKidsDrop-inOpen mat Sat

From $199/monthView timetable

Details

7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda 20814

groundworksbjj.com

Affiliation: Team Yamasaki

(240) 905-4300 @groundworksbjj Facebook

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Class schedule

09:0010:0011:0012:0013:00···17:0018:0019:0020:00

Mon

No Gi Fundamentals12:00

Kids (7-12)17:00

Gi Fundamentals18:00

Gi All Levels19:00

Tue

Kids (7-12)17:00

Gi Fundamentals18:00

Gi All Levels19:00

Wed

Kids (7-12)17:00

No Gi Fundamentals18:00

No Gi All Levels19:00

Thu

Kids (7-12)17:00

No Gi Fundamentals18:00

No Gi All Levels19:00

Fri

No Gi All Levels12:00

Teens (No-Gi)17:00

Sat

Kids (7-12)09:00

Open Mat10:00

Sun

Sprouts (3-4 year olds)10:00

Seedlings (5-6 year olds)11:00

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From groundworksbjj.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Prices

Adult Membership	$199 / month
Kids Membership	$199 / month

As listed on groundworksbjj.com, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the gym.

Coaches

Sean DivineyOwner & Head InstructorBJJ black belt
Chris ChiOwner & InstructorBJJ black belt
Sean LynchOwner & InstructorBJJ black belt
Nigel GibbsInstructorBJJ black belt
Yifan YangInstructorBJJ black belt

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?: Yes. Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs beginner classes, such as “No Gi Fundamentals”.
Does Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offer a free trial class?: Yes, Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers a free trial: book it on their site.
Can visitors drop in at Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?: Yes, visitors can drop in at Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and there's an open mat on Saturday.
Does Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have kids' classes?: Yes, Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs kids' classes for ages 3-16.
When are adult classes at Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?: Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs adult classes at lunchtime, in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu train gi or no-gi?: Both. Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs gi and no-gi classes.
What should I bring to my first class at Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?: Wear athletic clothing with no pockets or zippers. A rash guard and shorts is ideal, but a t-shirt is fine. Free introductory class with a black belt instructor. Arrive early for your first class.
What does Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teach?: Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu covers self-defence, fundamentals, competition training and sparring.
What facilities does Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have?: Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has showers and parking.
Does Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have a competition team?: Yes, Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a competition team.