Serving Sterling · Herndon · Route 28 Corridor

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Sterling, VA

Looking for jiu-jitsu in Sterling, VA? Full Prime is a dedicated BJJ academy in neighboring Herndon — just minutes from Sterling via Route 28. Kids and adult classes, expert coaching, beginners welcome. Start with a risk-free 2-week trial.

★★★★★ 5.0 from 40+ Google reviews

BJJ in Sterling, VA — Minutes Away in Herndon

There isn't a shortage of reasons Sterling residents train with us — the biggest is how close we actually are. Our mats are at 287 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA 20170, just minutes from Sterling via Route 28. For most of Sterling — from Cascades to Countryside to the Dulles Town Center area — it's a short, straight shot down the corridor. You get a full Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy with a structured curriculum, not a part-time class in a shared gym, without a long commute.

Why It's Worth the Short Drive

Train Under a World-Ranked Black Belt

Professor Fabiano Papel (Luiz Fabiano da Silva Oliveira) is an IBJJF black belt, IBJJF American National Champion (featherweight), and ranked top 3 in the world in his division (Master 3 featherweight) in the 2024 IBJJF rankings, as well as a 2017 IBJJF Pan American silver medalist. With over 14 years of teaching experience and his own structured methodology, he has graduated more than 10 black belts and coached athletes to Brazilian national, South American, and IBJJF World Championship medals, along with state and regional titles in Brazil.

Classes for Every Sterling Student

Martial arts for Sterling, VA families — adults, beginners and kids, all under one roof.

Adults BJJ

Get fit, learn real self-defense and train with a no-ego community. All levels welcome.

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Beginners

Never grappled before? Every adult starts in our structured, beginner-friendly classes. No experience needed.

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Kids BJJ (3–11)

Confidence, discipline and anti-bullying skills in a safe, age-grouped, genuinely fun program.

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Rated 5.0 by Our Community

Families from Herndon, Sterling, Reston and across Northern Virginia trust Full Prime — 5.0 from 40+ Google reviews.

Sterling BJJ — Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Full Prime from Sterling, VA?+
Full Prime is located at 287 Sunset Park Drive in Herndon — just minutes from Sterling via Route 28. Plenty of our members make the short drive from Sterling and the surrounding Route 28 corridor.
Is it worth driving from Sterling to train at Full Prime?+
Most students coming from Sterling tell us the short drive is well worth it. You train under Professor Fabiano Papel, an IBJJF black belt and American National Champion, with a structured curriculum for every level — coaching of a caliber that is hard to find closer to home.
Do you have kids BJJ classes for families coming from Sterling?+
Yes. We run age-grouped Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes (ages 3–11) alongside our adult program, so Sterling families can train on the same trip. No striking — just safe, supervised grappling that builds confidence and discipline.
Can I try a class before committing?+
Yes. We offer a risk-free 2-week trial: train for two full weeks, and if it is not the right fit we refund you — no questions asked. It is the easiest way to see if the drive from Sterling works for you. No experience needed.

Start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Near Sterling

Train just minutes from Sterling via Route 28. Start with a risk-free 2-week trial — 100% satisfaction guarantee. No experience needed.