Welcome to Northern Virginia's premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Academy, owned and operated by UFC Fighter Ryan Hall!. We offer classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Submission Grappling, Wrestling, Judo & Capoeira for children and adults of all ages and skill levels.
Come train under world class BJJ champions, an NCAA Wrestling All-American, Pro and Amateur MMA fighters and the only active UFC Fighter in the entire DC area!With the most elite instructor cadre in the area, we have an entire staff of national and international level competitors ready to help you reach your goals.
Come train under world class BJJ champions, an NCAA Wrestling All-American, Pro and Amateur MMA fighters and the only active UFC Fighter in the entire DC area!With the most elite instructor cadre in the area, we have an entire staff of national and international level competitors ready to help you reach your goals.
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Founded in 2008, the Fifty/50 Martial Arts Academy is the premier Mixed Martial Arts facility in the state of Virginia and is headed by world-renowned competitor and instructor, and the D.C. area's only active UFC Fighter, Ryan Hall.
The Academy was formed with the intention of providing Falls Church, Virginia and the Washington, DC area with a progressive, top-level training ground for students of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts that can enrich the lives of people from all walks of life.
The Academy was formed with the intention of providing Falls Church, Virginia and the Washington, DC area with a progressive, top-level training ground for students of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts that can enrich the lives of people from all walks of life.
Fifty/50 is excited to announce that we are opening a limited number of part-time positions for applicants interested in taking their BJJ or MMA skills to the top. Those with a goal of National or International success may apply today for the opportunity to learn from UFC Fighter Ryan Hall, while simultaneously earning wages working at the Fifty/50 Academy.
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14 miles from Ronald Reagan National Airport and 18 miles from Dulles International Airport. All local prospective students may enjoy a week of free training to try us out! Guests from any academy/affiliation are always welcome! We have no restrictions on logos, patches, or gi colors. And please don't let forgetting a gi at home keep you from training while you are in D.C. on business or vacation!
Seph earned his Black Belt 11 years into his BJJ journey, 4 years after beginning his training under Ryan. Seph coached at the main 50/50 academy from 2009-2015 before moving back home to Richmond, Virginia to achieve his dream of opening his own academy Upstream BJJ, the first 50/50 affiliate. Jen began her BJJ training in other area academies, but switched to 50/50 when Ryan opened the academy in 2008.
Reviews (9)
Ryan Shen
May 31, 2021
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D. C.
Oct 12, 2020
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Justin Rader
Jan 08, 2020
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Absolutely phenomenal place to train!!
I am a 2X No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt World Champion and have been practicing jiu-jitsu for 21 years, and I visit 50/50 Martial Arts often and continue to learn!!
Ryan Hall, Jen Hall, and the entire staff of instructors are some of the best in the world, and not only that, they are fantastic teachers!! I have never once visited and left feeling I took nothing away. I have improved with each visit!!
And to top it all off, everyone is super friendly and welcoming, and they truly have a fantastic family environment that helps build and promote all who are there
I am a 2X No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt World Champion and have been practicing jiu-jitsu for 21 years, and I visit 50/50 Martial Arts often and continue to learn!!
Ryan Hall, Jen Hall, and the entire staff of instructors are some of the best in the world, and not only that, they are fantastic teachers!! I have never once visited and left feeling I took nothing away. I have improved with each visit!!
And to top it all off, everyone is super friendly and welcoming, and they truly have a fantastic family environment that helps build and promote all who are there
Paul Chambrovich
Dec 31, 2019
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Bad Experience. This gym has a culture of hard work and training which is good for people who want to reach an extremely high level and maybe make this a career. My goals are to get in shape, learn moves, and enjoy training in between managing my career. This is not the gym for me. I dont think it's appropriate to publically call out a student on their first day for sitting out a round 10 minutes into rolling. Glad I tried a class before paying.
Lauren Middleton
Oct 02, 2019
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I trained there back when i lived in the states... its hard being a BJJ black belt and still get expert instruction.. Jen Hall was my instructor back in 2016 and boy do i miss her experience.. living in Switzerland now i find it hard to train at an elite level. Do yourself a favor and join this place it can change/Safe your life...
Jordyn Short
Jul 09, 2019
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I used to train at Fifty/50 when I lived in the DC area. The instruction was excellent. It’s one of the best BJJ schools in the area. They do a great job teaching fundamentals so you will have a solid base as you progress. The one thing anyone should know going in is it isn’t a school for people who don’t have “thick skin.” Instructors are genuinely encouraging, but they can also be a bit heavy handed/savage if you do something stupid (e.g. unsafe rolling). Ultimately, I would recommend it to anyone who is willing to go in with an open mind, good attitude, and “no quit” mentality
Viet Hoang
Dec 19, 2017
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I started going to Fifty/50 on January 2016 and it has completely changed my life. I had no prior grappling or martial arts experience and started out in their Fundamentals 1 Class. After about a year of dedicated training, I am now attending their Advanced classes. All of the instructors, Jen Hall, Quinn Mulhern, and of course Ryan Hall, are world class black belt instructors. I also owe a lot of my growth to my training partners who are super helpful in demonstrating proper technique and overall guidance.
Renzo Cuadros
Sep 28, 2017
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Huge mat....even nicer people. The best part about this place is that they have segmented their beginner class - you have a Fundamentals one for people with less than 6 months of experience that is taught by Quinn (an awesome black belt) - then you have fundamentals 2 taught by Jenn (or one of the other black belts) that teaches white belts with more than 6 months of experience. Then you have the rest of the classes. This place is great - can't wait to come back when I get off the road
Chris Gaskill
Jul 03, 2017
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