The Northern Virginia Martial Arts Group is a community hub for martial artists across Northern Virginia.
We share local events, open mats, training opportunities, and ways to connect with practitioners from different disciplines.
From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events in Herndon to self-defense classes across Northern Virginia, Judo competitions in the DMV, and Muay Thai exhibitions in Silver Spring, NVMA brings the martial arts community together in one place.
Beginner-friendly introductory classes, advanced seminars with world-class instructors, women’s self-defense programs, and law enforcement training opportunities: we cover the full spectrum of martial arts training across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the broader DMV area.
Browse our latest events below or explore by category to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Older Grappler Open I (40+) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) scrimmage at Kogen Dojo in Annapolis, MD on June 13, 2026. Gi divisions, multiple matches. 🏆
Train with Shadow Combatives at the 2026 Self-Defense Combatives Seminar in Annandale, VA from June 19-21, 2026. Realistic scenarios, weapons training & more!
The Compound Classic – Kodokan Judo Shiai XXVI.I comes to Silver Spring, MD on June 20th, 2026: Watch high-level Judo competition live. 🔥
Monroe Hall BJJ is hosting the Woden Cup no-gi, Masters 2 (36+ years and up), exhibition event on May 30, 2026 in Towson, MD. 🏆
Train with UFC veteran Jeff Curran at this BJJ seminar in Herndon, VA on May 16, 2026. All levels are welcome: learn practical ground fighting techniques. 🤼
The Compound Fight House in Silver Spring, MD proudly presents the DMV Striker Series — quarterly showcase of top rising Muay Thai talent in the DMV! 🥊
Learn practical self-defense in Herndon, VA w. beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focused on real-world positions, escapes, and high-percentage submissions.
Free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for police officers in Herndon, VA: Learn control, restraint, and duty-belt tactics in this two-hour hands-on session. 🥋
The Compound Fight Club presents the Duals – White Belts Volume I (Gi) competition on March 07th, 2026 in Silver Spring, MD.
Free women’s self-defense class using BJJ techniques, Feb 1 (2–3 PM) at OSMA in Herndon, VA. Ages 12+ welcome and no experience is required. 🥋
Free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for law enforcement in Bethesda, MD: Learn control, restraint, and duty-belt tactics in this two-hour hands-on session. 🥋
Join Brad Souders for an in-depth K-Guard gi technique seminar at Shark Pit Jiu Jitsu in Winchester, VA. All skill levels welcome 🥋
Hands-on striking seminar with Sam Yousefi at OSMA in Herndon, VA on January 10th, 2026: Practical MMA and boxing fundamentals in a focused one-hour session 🥊
Join our women’s BJJ self-defense class on Sunday, Dec 7 from 2–3 PM. Learn techniques to escape holds, stay safe, and control larger opponents with leverage.
From open mats and local scrimmages to high-level seminars and sanctioned competitions, NVMA tracks the martial arts events that matter across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, MMA, and self-defense — all disciplines, all levels, one community.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the foundation of the Northern Virginia martial arts community. NVMA covers BJJ seminars, open mats, competitions, and classes across Herndon, Reston, Tysons, Arlington, and beyond — connecting grapplers of every level with quality training opportunities in their area.
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