Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Judo · Wrestling · Alexandria, VA
Stop Drilling and Start Fighting
At High Noon, the majority of your training time is spent building real, battle-tested skill — live, supervised sparring and situational work against a resisting partner.
Programs
Three disciplines.
Four programs.
Whether you're training for competition, self-defense, or simply looking to get in shape, we believe in an intense, yet friendly and supportive training environment. During any one of our sessions you'll find a room full of hard work, laughter, and good-natured camaraderie among teammates.
The Experience
We teach you to think,
not to copy.
The Constraints-Led Approach replaces rote drilling with task-based games under realistic pressure. You discover solutions yourself — and retain them because you earned them against a partner who was actively trying to stop you.
High sparring volume
Live, supervised rounds make up the majority of mat time. Coaches set the intention in a few sentences — then you get to work.
Task-based games
Dynamic scenarios with specific constraints guide you to explore, adapt, and discover solutions in real time — just as you would in a live roll or competition.
Individualized development
You're presented with a grappling problem, not a technique to copy. Navigating it under pressure builds deeper understanding and transforms you from a follower of techniques into an independent, adaptable grappler.
A frequent worry about constraints-led training is that you won't be taught technique. That's not the case here. You'll learn the grips, the angles, the weight distributions — all the named techniques the rest of the grappling world recognizes. The difference is where those solutions show up: instead of rehearsing them against an unresisting partner and hoping they transfer, we set up games where the right technique is the natural answer to the problem in front of you, against a partner actively trying to stop you.
Catalog
Build your own schedule.
Every weekly class at High Noon is a course. Browse the catalog, pick what matches your game, commit for a term. After you complete Intro to BJJ, training stops being linear — there are only directions.
Every exchange flows through the same five phases. The catalog is organized around them so you always know what you're working on, and why.
- Neutral: Feet to FloorThe standing phase. Footwork, hand fighting, and the takedowns that decide who arrives on the mat in control.
- ImmobilizationThe top game. Holding an opponent down is the precondition for submissions, transitions, and sustained pressure.
- The GuardThe bottom game. Staying safe, then turning defense into a sweep, a submission, or a return to standing.
- Back ControlThe strongest position in grappling. Once behind an opponent, every escape attempt opens a new finish opportunity.
- SubmissionEnding the round — a choke or joint lock, applied from strong position, that forces the tap.
Instructors
Coached by champions.
- —2026 USA Judo Senior National Champion
- —2× IBJJF World Master Champion
- —IBJJF Nogi Pan Champion (2025)
- —6× IBJJF NY Open Champion
- —2× IBJJF DC Open Champion
- —ADCC East Coast Trials Champion +65kg (2025)
- —IBJJF Nogi World Super-Heavyweight Bronze (2025)
- —IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Con Super Heavy Champion (2025)
- —IBJJF World Heavyweight Champion (Brown Belt)
- —IBJJF World Absolute Champion (Blue Belt)
Reviews
What members say.
We are Cho Jun-ho and Cho Jun-hyun, bronze medalists from the London Olympics and the operators of HanpanTV. We were invited by Chris to conduct a seminar at High Noon Judo — and without hesitation, we can say it was the best three-day seminar we’ve ever had. The instructors were passionate, and Chris has a clear vision, a well-structured curriculum, and a long-term development plan that allows him to teach his students in a systematic and scientific way. The students were equally enthusiastic and open-minded, embracing our coaching wholeheartedly and showing remarkable improvement over the three days. I’ve visited many dojos around the world, but I’ve never seen one that embodies all the right qualities like High Noon Judo. We sincerely hope to meet the students and instructors again to share more of our judo. We strongly recommend this dojo to everyone — whether you practice Judo or BJJ. - HanpanTV, Cho Junho & Junhyun Twins -
Amazing grappling gym for both beginners and competitive athletes alike. I started at High Noon with zero grappling experience and the coaches and members of this gym built me from the ground up. From day one I felt welcomed and encouraged to learn and grow. There is a wealth of knowledge on the mats here, and a unique blend of BJJ, Wrestling, and Judo that all come together to create formidable athletes and training partners that make everyone around them better! I would highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a home in the DC/Nova area. All of the coaches are great, but Coach Tim in particular is a grappling savant and an extremely competent coach who makes grappling fun and exciting to learn.
My middle child has been training for Over six months now she really enjoys it and I’ve seen how much she has grown in her confidence with judo. I have also signed up my youngest son who is four years old. The coaches are doing a great job, helping him and staying focused and learning the skills. The front desk staff and the coaches are very kind and professional.
Get Started
Get on the mat.
Whether you're trying it for a day or ready to join — here's how to get started.
Day Pass
For grapplers with some mat experience who want to train before committing. $35 covers any class — if you join after your session, the $75 registration fee is waived entirely.
Get a Day Pass →BJJ-101
Our four-week cohort for adults with zero grappling experience. Three sessions per week, twelve total classes, capped at twenty students. Includes a gi (yours to keep, $100 value) and the $75 registration fee waived if you continue.
Reserve Your Seat →Join
Unlimited access to all classes — BJJ, Judo, and Wrestling. Adults from $55/week ($75 registration). Kids from $45/week. Family discounts available. No contract, cancel any time. Registration fee waived if you're coming from a day pass.
Explore Plans →Open Mat
Noon–2pm every Saturday. All affiliations welcome — no mat fee. Bring your gi or no-gi gear. The best way to get a feel for the gym and community before committing to anything.
Location
Find us in Alexandria, VA.
- —Free parking
- —Showers & changing rooms
- —Two spacious mat areas
- —Sprung floor
Questions before you come in? Send us a message or call, text, or email — we'll get back to you the same day.