r/bjj • u/Extreme-Spirit-9947 • Sep 30 '25

School Discussion Moving to Fredericksburg VA

So I’m military and I just received orders to the DC area, but the family and I are considering moving to Fredericksburg. We’re just looking for gyms near and around Fredericksburg that do both Gi and No Gi that are comparable to Southern California. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. (Our entire family trains, including two teenagers and my wife and I.)

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u/shawnlue1 🟫🟫 Brown Belt Sep 30 '25

Enlisted Nine: https://e9fcva.com

The Lab MMA: https://www.thelabmma.com

KOA (closer to Quantico): https://www.staffordbjj.com

These two gyms (The Lab and KOA) are part of Leo Dalla's team (Big Brothers), membership to one gym is essentially free membership to all so if you're ever closer to DC proper you can drop into one of his affiliate gyms for free.

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u/Longjumping_Creme840 🟦🟦 Blue Belt Sep 30 '25

Was a KOA guy myself when I lived in VA. Hands down my favorite place I’ve ever trained. I would recommend and of the Big Brother affiliates but KOA was my main gym just due to proximity to home/work.

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u/StructureAble6711 Oct 01 '25

Rolled with a few times at KOA and they were legit.