GFTeam DC

GFTeam DC / WDC BJJ
World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Takoma Park. Kids • Adults • Gi • No-Gi • Women • Judo for BJJ. BJJ for everyone. OSS!

Beginner-friendly, family-friendly, competition-ready. 💪🔥

Build confidence, discipline, and real skill.

08/25/2026

🥋 MEET OUR COACHES — KEITH COWDREY

Meet Coach Keith Cowdrey, a GFTeam Purple Belt under Professor Deivid Dias and a dedicated member of the GFTeam DC coaching staff.

⚽ With a strong soccer background, Keith brings an athlete’s mindset, discipline, and work ethic to the mats.

With 7 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience, Keith has built an impressive competition résumé:

🥇 IBJJF Virginia Open Champion
🏅 IBJJF Pan Championship Medalist
🏆 Fight 2 Win Champion

But what defines Keith most isn’t just the medals—it’s his love for Jiu-Jitsu, dedication to his students, and commitment to hard work every single day.

We’re proud to have Coach Keith helping build the next generation at GFTeam DC. 🔥

Love. Dedication. Hard Work.

08/24/2026

🥋 MEET OUR COACHES — PROFESSOR CHARLENE DIXON 🥋

Champion. Leader. Competitor. Coach.

🏆 IBJJF Pan Champion
🥈 IBJJF Master Worlds Silver Medalist
🥇 Multiple-time IBJJF Open Champion
🔥 CEO of Joan of D’Arce
🥋 Head Coach of the GFTeam DC Women’s Program

Professor Charlene Dixon brings championship-level experience, leadership, and passion to the mats every day.

We’re proud to have her leading and helping build one of the strongest women’s BJJ communities in the DMV.

Strong women build strong women. 💪🥋

08/19/2026

🥋 It’s amazing what can happen when a child finds a place where they feel challenged, supported, and proud of themselves.🔥

At GFTeam DC, Jiu-Jitsu is about so much more than grappling.

It’s watching a shy kid become more confident.
It’s learning to keep trying when things get tough.
It’s making friends, building discipline, and learning to believe in yourself.

Most importantly, it’s having a place where kids can be themselves, have fun, and feel like they belong. ❤️

Every class is another opportunity to grow on the mats and in life.

Come see what our kids program is all about. Your child might just find their new favorite place to be. 🥋

📍 GFTeam DC — Takoma Park
📩 Message us to set up a trial class

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08/14/2026

Get Repost App • Deivid Dias 💥 73 years young and still showing up on the mats!

Craig isn’t just training — he’s living proof that passion has no age limit. 🥋 Every roll, every laugh, every drop of sweat reminds us what Jiu-Jitsu is truly about… staying humble, hungry, and connected.

He didn’t start BJJ to compete — he started to grow. To challenge himself. To keep the fire alive. 🔥

If you ever think it’s “too late” to begin, remember Craig.
Heart first. Ego last. OSS 🙏🏽

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08/03/2026

👋 Hello, Takoma Park! 🥋

We’re excited to invite your family to our FREE Back to School Kids Event!

📅 Saturday, August 15th
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 GFTeam DC
720 Erie Ave, Takoma Park, MD

✅ FREE Jiu-Jitsu Class
🎉 Games & Prizes
👫 Every child is welcome to bring a friend!
😊 No experience needed

If you’re in Takoma Park or the surrounding communities, come see why so many local families choose GFTeam DC.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the mats! 👊

08/02/2026

Brazilian jiu-jitsu doesn’t just train your body -
it rewires your brain.

higher focus. sharper memory. stronger resilience.
even better long-term brain health.

because every round is problem-solving under pressure.
and every failure is data for the next move.

it’s not just self-defence.
it’s self-development.

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07/31/2026

🥋 Confidence starts on the mats.

Whether you’re looking for the best activity for your child or a new challenge for yourself, GFTeam DC has a place for you.

👦 Kids: Confidence • Discipline • Focus • Anti-bullying
💪 Adults: Fitness • Self-defense • Stress relief • Great community

📍Takoma Park
📲 Message us today and come try a class!

07/30/2026

Watching our students step onto the competition mats is about so much more than winning medals.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches kids how to stay calm under pressure, solve problems, build confidence, and develop discipline that carries into school, home, and everyday life. They learn respect, resilience, and that success comes from consistent effort not shortcuts.

Every match is another opportunity to grow, whether their hand is raised or not. We’re proud of every student who has the courage to test themselves and keep improving.

If you’re looking for an activity that builds confidence, focus, fitness, and lifelong character, we’d love to welcome your family to the mats.

Come see why so many parents choose WDC BJJ | GFTeam DC.

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07/29/2026

📚 Back to School = Back to Building Confidence! 🥋

Give your child an advantage this school year with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

✅ Confidence
✅ Focus & discipline
✅ Respect & teamwork
✅ Self-defense skills
✅ Healthy, active lifestyle
✅ Friends for life

The lessons they learn on the mats carry into the classroom and beyond. Give them more than just another activity—give them skills they’ll use for life. (360bjj.com)

📍GFTeam DC – Takoma Park
Message us to schedule your child’s first class! 👊

07/28/2026

Monday night. No excuses. Just work. 👊🔥

Another solid NoGi session at GFTeam DC. Every round was a chance to get a little sharper, a little tougher, and a little better than yesterday.

No shortcuts. No easy rounds. Just teammates pushing each other to grow.

See you back on the mats tonight.

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Address

720 Erie Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
20912

Telephone

+12026363453

Website

http://www.wdcbjj.com/

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