Control the fight without relying on size.
Two weeks free with Professor Doug Barros, 4th Degree black belt. Pressure-style Jiu-Jitsu for adults at Legacy Martial Arts in Briggs Chaney.
Technique over strength. Pressure over chaos.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is built on a simple idea: a smaller person can control a larger, stronger opponent by using leverage, timing, and position. Brazu teaches that as a practical self-defense system, not a highlight reel.
The program follows a pressure-style approach in the Carlson Gracie lineage. You learn to close distance, hold people in place, and finish from dominant positions — at a pace that matches your experience.
- Self-defense that works on the ground
- Fitness without a gym-bro culture
- A room that welcomes first-timers
Pick the class that fits where you are.
All Levels / Gi
From the first technique to live rolling, in one class. You learn it, drill it, then train it — basics through advanced, at a pace that matches where you are.
No-Gi
Same principles without the kimono. Rash guard and shorts. Different grips, same emphasis on control and self-defense.
Professor Doug Barros
Born in Pernambuco, Brazil, Professor Barros has been on the mats since 1998. Before Jiu-Jitsu he trained Judo, karate, and Taekwondo. He holds a 4th Degree black belt, earned bronze at the IBJJF Pan American Championship, and has first-place finishes at Grapplers Quest and WKA.
His teaching rule is simple: make Jiu-Jitsu work for you. Beginners get a foundation. Experienced students get pressure, details, and a game they can actually use.
Show up after work. Stay for the Saturday review.
Times below follow the current Brazu calendar. Gi nights need a kimono. No-Gi nights are athletic wear. Confirm your first class when you book.
| Monday | Gi · all levels 7:15–8:45 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | No-Gi 7:15–8:15 pm Striking 8:20–9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | Gi · all levels 7:15–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | No-Gi 7:15–8:15 pm Striking 8:20–9:15 pm |
| Saturday | Weekly review 10:00 am–12:00 pm |
No experience. No guesswork.
What to wear
Athletic clothes for No-Gi. If your first night is Gi, we will tell you before you arrive. Arrive 10 minutes early so we can get you on the mat without rushing.
Who it is for
Adults only. If you have never trained, All Levels Gi is the class — or start on a No-Gi night. If you have trained elsewhere, say so on the form and we will place you.
How the trial works
Two weeks free. Train the weeknight classes that fit, see if the room is right, then decide. Call or submit the form and we will confirm your first date.
Briggs Chaney Plaza, Silver Spring.
13852 Old Columbia Pike. In the shopping center, to the right of CK Seafood and behind the 7-Eleven. Plenty of parking. Adult classes start at 7:15 pm on weeknights.
Claim two weeks on the mat.
Tell us your name, how to reach you, and which class you want first. We will confirm a night that fits. Or call the school now.
Request received.
Your trial request was sent to the school. Staff will confirm your first class by email or phone. If you do not hear back, call (240) 970-5971.