District Martial Arts | MMA Gym

District Martial Arts | MMA Gym operates a combat sports and martial arts training center at 927 N Quincy Street in Arlington, Virginia. The academy delivers technical instruction for practitioners ranging from novice students to active cage fighters. The instructional staff includes six Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt coaches, NCAA wrestlers directing the wrestling curriculum, and USA Boxing certified trainers. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kids competition instruction is directed by coach Sam Shawa, fight team preparation is led by coach Charles DiGisco, and striking is coached by three-time world champion Marcos Vasquez alongside boxing coach Noel Carvajal and jiu-jitsu coach Jose Zezao Trator Gomes. Academy programs encompass gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai striking, wrestling, and youth competition training. Classes focus on takedowns, guard retention, submissions, and striking defense. Prospective students can register for a two-day trial program.