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Washington D.C. and Bethesda Maryland's premier ground fighting Classes Are Here

Ground fighting is a highly effective combat approach that emphasizes leverage, technique, and strategy to control and neutralize opponents, regardless of their size or strength. Rooted in various martial arts systems and refined through modern training methods, ground fighting teaches you how to dominate close-range encounters by using joint locks, chokeholds, and positional control. It’s a practical self-defense skill designed for real-world situations, where many physical confrontations naturally end up on the ground.

Unlike striking-based martial arts, ground fighting emphasizes staying calm under pressure, using your opponent’s movements against them, and gaining dominant positions to control or neutralize threats. Whether you're aiming to build confidence, enhance your fitness, or develop life-saving self-defense skills, ground fighting offers a dynamic and empowering way to protect yourself while building both mental and physical resilience.

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Master Real-World Self-Defense with ground fighting skils

We believe in building practical skills for real-world situations. That’s why our CDK Intro to Ground Fighting class focuses on effective self-defense techniques — not just sport-based grappling. Our classes are designed to help you gain control in close-range encounters by using leverage, technique, and strategy to neutralize threats, regardless of your size or strength.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on drills that emphasize control and safety, empowering you with the tools to stay calm and defend yourself during a physical confrontation. Whether you're facing a larger opponent or dealing with an unexpected situation, ground fighting will teach you how to take control and escape safely.

Whether you’re joining us from the Bethesda area, Washington, D.C., or somewhere in Montgomery County, step onto the mat with confidence knowing you’re learning an invaluable skill set. Don’t wait until it’s too late to learn how to protect yourself.

Join us for our CDK Intro to Jiujitsu class, where you will:

  • Learn a proven and versatile system of self-defense.
  • Practice techniques for escaping grabs, holds, and ground attacks.
  • Build physical and mental resilience through controlled training scenarios.
  • Develop confidence in your ability to handle real-world situations effectively.
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