Our Adult Programs
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (fundamental I)
Designed to jump start the martial arts career of a brand new grappler, this class provides a core of movements, techniques, strategies, and concepts that will form the base for learning everything that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts have to offer.
With this class students with less than 6 months of grappling experience are able to progress and learn in a pace set specifically for them. Each class consists of a warm-up, a standing technique, ground skills, and some fitness training.
Availability
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 6-7pm
Tuesday: 7-8pm
Location
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (fundamental ii)
The stepping stone between the Fundamentals I and Advanced programs. Designed for the Beginner/Intermediate student but still valuable to and attended by grapplers of all levels, this class provides students with a solid foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu theory, strategy, and technique as they apply to self-defense and competition.
Classes consist of a warm-up, technical drilling, positional sparring, and free sparring.
Availability
Monday/Wednesday: 6:30-7:30am
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-12pm
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 6-7pm
Tuesday/Thursday: 7-8pm
Saturday: 12-1pm – Saturday
Location
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (advanced)
A fast paced and more in depth look at Jiu-Jitsu as it applies to competing with increasingly skilled opponents in both the standing and ground phases of combat. Movements from the Fundamentals programs are woven together in succession and students further develop themselves as martial artists by interacting with the most experienced members of the academy.
Heavy focus is placed on flowing movement, drilling transitions and developing an attacking, submission-oriented style of grappling that fits each individual student’s physical and mental attributes. An increased emphasis on extensive live sparring and stand-up grappling allow each individual to challenge themselves progressively as they gain experience. This class is an absolute must for anyone interested in taking their skills to the next level.
Availability
Monday: 8-9:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday: 7-8:30pm
Location
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Women’s jiu-jitsu
Started in January 2009 by Head Coach Jen Hall, Fifty/50 is proud to boast one of the longest running Women’s Jiu-Jitsu programs in the country. This program has been specifically structured to achieve maximum comfort for females interested in pursuing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. To that end, this class offers a relaxed, non-threatening environment ideal for the beginner or intermediate student to grow and learn quickly under the guidance of experienced and highly-accomplished female instructors.
The women who attend come from all walks of life: students, mothers, business women, military ladies, nurses, etc. You don’t have to be young or fit to start! Our attendees have ranged from 14 to over 50. Whether you are interested in self defense, fitness, or competition, this class adjusts to meet everyone’s needs.
Availability
Saturday: 11am-12pm
Location
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Judo (Fundamentals)
Literally "The Gentle Way," Judo is a method of jacket wrestling pioneered by the legendary Jigoro Kano and is one of the most widely practiced sports in the world. Emphasizing grip control, variety in throwing technique, and dynamic movement in the standing phase, Judo is a beautiful art and valuable addition to any grappler's skill set.
The Judo Fundamentals class is taught by 2x Olympian Nick Delpopolo and is optimally structured for beginner to intermediate level practitioners. No experience is necessary.
Availability
Monday: 8-9pm
Thursday: 6-7pm
Friday: 7-8pm
Saturday: 1-2pm
Location
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Judo (Advanced)
In August 2023, Fifty/50 expanded it’s Judo offerings creating a full-fledged Competitive Advanced Judo Program with multiple world team level athletes under 2x USA Judo Olympian Nick Delpopolo.
Adult practitioners in the Advanced Judo classes must be at least a Brown Belt in Judo or receive instructor approval to participate. Youth practitioners must be at least 14 years old and hold a Judo Purple Belt or receive instructor approval to participate.
Wrestling
A critical skill for Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, as well as self-defense, wrestling is a fundamental part of the training at Fifty/50.
Under the guidance of 2016 NCAA All-American Wrestler David Terao, students will learn to move and defend themselves on the feet, as well as how to attack with a variety of throws and takedowns.
Availability
Tuesday: 8-9:30pm
Wednesday: 8-9:30pm
Location
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Availability
Monday: 7-8pm
Friday: 7-8pm
Location
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Kickboxing
Our Adult Kickboxing class provides an introduction to technical striking based on Taekwondo-style movement and kicks and traditional Boxing. This class is geared towards the beginner or intermediate student and will teach you how to develop balanced movement on your feet while also sharpening technique. In addition, the instructors also cover striking strategy as it applies to Mixed Martial Arts.
Required Gear: Hand wraps, 16oz Boxing Gloves, Shin/foot Pads, and mouthguard (for Sparring class)*
*FRIDAY SPARRING CLASS: An introduction to sparring for the beginner/intermediate student, although advanced students are welcome. Focusing on movement around and responsiveness with your partner., the class consists of a group warm-up and touch sparring (not full-contact). Advance instructor permission required for participation. Visiting or new students should contact the front desk.
Availability
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10:30-11:30am
Monday/Wednesday: 7-8pm
Tuesday: 6-7pm
*Friday Sparring: 6-7pm
Saturday: 12-1pm
Location
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046
Athlete Performance Coaching
Train like the Pros! This is not your average strength & conditioning program. It’s so much more!
Our Athletic Performance Center is staffed full-time by a Certified Athletic Trainer who came from a background in Exercise Science and Strength & Conditioning.
Improve your overall athleticism enabling you to achieve peak performance in ANY discipline you choose, be it martial arts, soccer, baseball, or any other physical activity. At Fifty/50, our Performance Coach, Greg Stryk, will help you improve your movement quality and work to correct any physical imbalances hindering your performance - with the goal of achieving maximum efficiency in all your athletic movements.
Programming options include Online Training, Private Training, Semi-Private or Small Group Training, or even a combination of in-person and online. Regardless of your time or financial commitments, you can find an option that fits your life.
AVAILABILITY
Monday-Friday: By Appointment
LOCATION
929 W Broad Street, Ste 103
Falls Church, VA 22046