I've been rolling at Pedro Sauer's Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy at 360 Herndon Parkway in Herndon VA. The building is in the same row as the HQ for Physicians Transport Service, a local IFT company. It's self defense oriented for the lower belt levels as opposed to a sport Jiu-Jitsu focus, and Master Sauer emphasizes technique over strength and athleticism, and those that roll there train hard, but safe - no one's getting mauled/tossed around, submissions are applied gently to give you time to tap. People who are aggressive and are a liability to others are handled right away.
Master Sauer teaches, but he does travel a lot. He's one of the best instructors in the world, and is really personable, humble, and chill when you meet him. Here he is in action back in 1994 when the Gracie Challenges were a regular thing:
I go to a lot of day classes that are run by Dave Porter, another super cool guy who explains and demonstrates things in a way that really sticks well. He eats, sleeps, and breathes GJJ! Here's his page:
https://www.youtube.com/user/DPWEWHD/feed
The academy:
http://www.virginiabjj.com/
If anyone is local, and interested, send me a p.m. for more info, or just call the academy.
Master Sauer teaches, but he does travel a lot. He's one of the best instructors in the world, and is really personable, humble, and chill when you meet him. Here he is in action back in 1994 when the Gracie Challenges were a regular thing:
I go to a lot of day classes that are run by Dave Porter, another super cool guy who explains and demonstrates things in a way that really sticks well. He eats, sleeps, and breathes GJJ! Here's his page:
https://www.youtube.com/user/DPWEWHD/feed
The academy:
http://www.virginiabjj.com/
If anyone is local, and interested, send me a p.m. for more info, or just call the academy.