Basketball

• Department of Parks and Recreation
  • Adult DMV Basketball: “DPR offers Adult Basketball Leagues with a variety of programs of competition for adults. Organized leagues will increase skill level and develop strong character. The leagues are governed by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations. Participants must be 18 years old and above. Teams consist of a team roster of 12 players. Leagues are located at various sites throughout the city.”
  • BasDPR lists all of the courts on their site. Use their interactive map to find a court near you. Some indoor courts only have open gym during certain hours so call ahead to confirm the courts are available.
• All In Hoops
  • “All In Hoops is the Longest Running Basketball League in the Washington, DC area and hosts Elite Men’s, Coed and Women’s Hoops leagues in Dupont Circle, Howard and Kenilworth.”
• DC Gay Basketball League
  • “The purpose of the D.C. Gay Basketball League is to provide a fun, supportive and safe venue for, but not limited to, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community and ally athletes of various skill levels who enjoy the game of basketball. The DCGBL goal is to foster a safe, positive environment on and off the field that encourages athletic competition, camaraderie, and community for its participants and also to create lasting and meaningful relationships among people from all walks of life in the Greater Washington D.C. area.”
• DC Fray, Volo, Zog Sports all put on social basketball leagues as well.
• The following pitches have had pickup basketball. If you have any information on consistent pickup times or groups let us know and we’ll share it here: Edgewood Recreation Center (Indoor & Outdoor), Kennedy Recreation Center (Indoor & Outdoor), Banneker Recreation Center, Kalorama Recreation Center, Marie Reed Basketball Courts, Courts next Shaw Skate park, Raymond Recreation Center, Columbia Heights Community Center, Trinidad Recreation Center

Soccer & Futsal

• Futsal Court @Petworth Rec Center
  • Location: 801 Taylor St NW, Washington, DC 20011
  • About: A small futsal court with goals can be found here outside the recreation center. Folks are often playing futsal in the evenings. If you are aware of actual game times let us know and we’ll post it here!
• District Sports
  • “District Sports is a non-for-profit organization connecting DC residents through soccer. Run by soccer players for soccer players, we are committed to providing you the best playing experience – regardless of skill level. Each year we organize hundreds of leagues and tournaments for thousands of local participants and all with the goal of keeping people active, building community and re-investing in the city where we play. In 2022, we directed over $75,000 in grants and donations to athletic programs that support DC youth.”
• DC Premier League
  • “The DC Premier League is a Maryland State Soccer Association-affiliated adult amateur 11v11 league. It features ten 90 minutes matches, 3 USSF-certified referees, and an elite level of competition. The DCPL features both Women’s (DCPLW) and Men’s (DCPLM) divisions. DCPLW plays on Saturdays and DCPLM plays on Sundays. We are the only high-level league in the DC metro area which features all-inclusive fees, seasons that are fully scheduled in advance, and games that are played exclusively on fields in DC.”
• Department of Parks and Recreation
  • DPR lists all of the athletic fields on their site. Use their interactive map to find a court near you.
• Zog Sports, Volo, and DC Fray all put on social soccer leagues as well.
• The following pitches have had pickup soccer. If you have any information on consistent pickup times or groups let us know and we’ll share it here: Edgewood Recreation Center, Stead Park (Tuesdays & Thursdays, Evening), Marie Reed (Saturday Mornings), Raymond Recreation Center, Bundy Field, Banneker High School (Sunday Afternoons), Garrison Elementary, Harriet Tubman Elementary, Randall Field, Alice Deal Middle School,
  • The DC Pickup Meetup has actually proved useful for finding pickup games

Tennis

• DC Department of Parks and Recreation
  • “Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Citywide Tennis offers a wide range of tennis classes for youth to adults. These classes will provide you the opportunity to learn, improve, and challenge yourself in a fun, safe learning environment. Classes are held outdoors in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. We provide limited class opportunities outdoors in the Winter, dependent upon the weather. DPR offers year-round indoor tennis classes at Southeast Tennis & Learning Center. We host our classes at various court locations each weeknight, along with some weekday and weekend opportunities. DPR also offers a variety of specialty tennis classes, leagues, and events that make us one of the best public tennis programs in the nation. All tennis classes are weekly and typically run from between 4-9 weeks, and specialty classes, leagues, and events are seasonal. To view current tennis program offerings, click the “tennis” link at DPRprograms.com.”
  • A full map of all the tennis courts can be found on their site
• DC Tennis League
  • Lessons, Tournaments, Partners, Seasons, Courts, Swag, Leagues- pretty comprehensive site for all things tennis in DC
• Rock Creek Park Tennis Center
  • Location: 5220 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
  • About: “Rock Creek Park Tennis Center surrounds William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium, home of the Citi Open, an ATP Tour Event. The facility has a total of 25 outdoor tennis courts: 15 hard courts and 10 clay courts. Five indoor courts are heated and available during the winter season.”
• Southeast Tennis and Learning Center
  • Location: 701 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
  • About: “The SETLC is a world-class, state-of-the art, premier tennis facility located in Ward 8. The center serves as model for public/private partnerships, sharing resources and talents of the Recreation Wish List Committee (RWLC) and DPR. The crown jewel facility offers tennis programming for residents of all ages. The center has served more than 10,000 District youth by providing tennis instruction, tutoring, life skills, developmental chess, a computer room, a library, educational and personal reinforcement to the District’s youth since 2001.”
• East Potomac Tennis Center
  • Location: 1090 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024
  • About: “East Potomac Tennis Center is that white bubble you see once you cross into DC from VA at Hains Point. EPTC offers five indoor hard courts under a state-of-the-art facility. Play is available year-round at a comfortable 70 degrees. Ten Har-Tru clay courts open May through November seasonally. In addition to our Har-Tru clay courts, we have nine outdoor hard courts.”

Pickleball

• DC Departments of Parks and Recreation
  • DPR offers pickleball leagues and classes and lists all of the public courts on their website
• Washington DC Pickleball
  • “We are a group of avid amateur pickleball players who have come together to increase awareness of and active involvement in the sport of pickleball in DC. We encourage participation and enjoyment of pickleball by new players, visitors, WDCP members, and their guests. We introduce new players to the game with excellent lessons provided by certified pickleball instructors, and, once introduced, you will find our experienced players are happy t
  • o help newer players to practice the fundamentals. Our outdoor and indoor playing venues are convenient and almost all are free. We encourage new players to join a collaborative and welcoming community of experienced amateur players. We’re all there to have fun!”
• DC Pickleball League
  • “DC Pickleball League is currently offering six-week social and competitive ladder leagues and round-robin leagues beginning September 12 at East Potomac Tennis Center. For more information and registration, contact us at dcpickleballleague@gmail.com.”
• Kraken
  • Has 14 indoor pickleball courts available for rent
• DC Fray & Volo Sports offer pickleball leagues as well

Table Tennis

• Washington DC Table Tennis
  • Location: 6403 Chillum Pl NW, Washington, DC 20012
  • “The home for table tennis / ping pong in DC. The Washington DC Table Tennis Center (WDCTT) was started in 2014. It was started by Charlene Liu, and continues on with Khaleel Asgarali as the owner since March 2020. WDCTT is the only table tennis training facility in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to promote the sport of table tennis healthily by helping all those who want to improve in the sport or those who simply want to have a good time.”
• Spin DC
  • Location: 1332 F St. NW, Washington DC, 20045
  • About: “SPIN is the original ping pong social club, your offline social network, the only one that doesn’t require a membership. We encourage human connections through a game that transcends age, gender, and any boundaries. SPIN welcomes diversity and embraces the unconventional. From social gatherings to corporate events, we deliver an unparalleled experience.”
• Kraken
  • Location: 514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • About: Tons of tables available for rent at this massive facility

Running

• NE Track Club (Track Tuesdays @ Cardozo High School Track, Long Run Saturdays @La Cosecha)
  • “Northeast Track Club (NETC) started on June 9, 2020. Faced with the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, a group of friends met outdoors to run fast laps on an empty track. Little did we know that finding space with each other would offer a whole community so much more. We snapped a photo and threw it up on social media. From there, week after week, athletes showed up to be part of this movement. No questions asked. No memberships. Northeast Track Club (NETC) is an inclusive running community dedicated to elevating others through sport, camaraderie & service to our city. We are a community of runners in the Washington, D.C. area dedicated to supporting and including all athletes. We believe that pace is secondary to community.”
• West End Running Club (Fridays @Call Your Mother Deli – West End)
  • “DC’s favorite Social Run Club! We meet for 3-miles at 6:45AM on Friday from Call Your Mother Deli – West End. Come for the run stay for the coffee 😋”
• Midcity Runners (Mondays/Wednesdays @Rabaut Park)
  • “We’re a friendly DC running group at the corner of Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and Mount Pleasant. We meet Mondays/Wednesdays, 6:30 am at Rabaut Park, 16th and Columbia NW. (We’re typically running 4–4.5 miles at 8:00–10:00 min/mi, though we welcome runners at any pace.) Track workouts Thursdays, 6:30 am at Cardozo High School track, at 13th St. and Florida Ave. NW. (If Cardozo is closed, we move to Banneker Recreation Center track, Barry Place and 9th St. NW.)”
• NoMa Run Club (Mondays & Saturdays, @REI)
  • “Social running club for everyone, based in DC’s NoMa neighborhood. The club meets several times a week in the NoMa District for runs in the DC area. To learn more about the when and where view our routes page. We are a group of volunteers with diverse backgrounds, careers, and relationships with running; however, we’re all committed to getting some exercise and having fun with our neighbors and new friends!”
• Washington Running Club (Sundays @Georgetown)
  • “Washington Running Club is a long-distance running club in Washington, DC. WRC members meet for weekly distance runs and coffee, exchange advice and tips on running, participate in races, and enjoy being a part of the running community. We strive to improve our running, maintain our health and fitness, and have fun!”
• DC Pynk Run Club (Tuesdays @Dupont)
  • “A run club for lesbian, queer women, trans and enby runners.
    Social running (10+ pace) is on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, Dupont Circle. See you by the ⛲️”
• Track Pack DC
  • “Weekly speed workouts open to all levels since 2005. Founded by @hilary_cairns way back then. ✨Wed mornings @ Banneker @ 5:45 AM✨”
• Pacers Running Social Runs (Mondays @14th St, Tuesdays @Navy Yard, Thursdays @Banneker Track)
  • “Pacers Social Runs are #ForEveryRun, whether you are seasoned marathon runner, or are a new runner building up to a 5k. Each run offers a social experience where community comes first!”
  • Mondays: “Our largest social run, Pacers 14th Street offers a 3, 5, and 7 mile run, in addition to a 2 mile walk each week. These runs are truly no one left behind, and there is always a leader at the back of the pack for each group. Runners head to Franklin Hall for drinks after the run!
  • Tuesdays: “Meet at the Pacers Patio at the Navy Yard store for a 3 or 5 mile run or 2 mile walk. Run along the River Front Trail, or on one of our Capital Routes. Runners socialize at Blue Jacket after the run!”
  • Thursdays: “If you can only make one run a week, this is the run to attend! You will work on improving your speed and endurance, in pace specific groups. This is a great workout for those who are building up to be able to run a mile to those competing in races.”
• Every Person Run Club
  • “DC run club where all paces & good vibes are always WELCOME! Wed 630pm/Sun 800am led by @bigleagueperformandrehab & @lahainamae.”
• Capital Area Runners
  • “Capital Area Runners is a DC metropolitan area club that was founded to provide group training opportunities for highly motivated and competitive minded runners of all ability levels. We meet for organized workouts 4 days per week with the Saturday and Sunday sessions open to all comers, and the Tuesday and Friday sessions open to registrants in the CAR Distance Training Program. We have a current membership of 120+ runners, most of whom are training for distances ranging from 5k through the marathon.”
• DC Road Runners
  • “The DC Road Runners Club is a member of the Road Runners Club of America and is also affiliated with USA Track & Field. We provide a year-round schedule of running events that offer everyone a chance to participate regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.”
  • The organize training, races, and weekly runs 4 days a week.
• DC Capital Striders
  • “Welcome to the DC Capital Striders! We are a community of runners mainly in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland. We believe in running in a supportive, non-competitive environment; supporting the environment; raising money for national and local charities; and volunteering at community races. We provide weekly group runs all around the Washington DC region led by knowledgeable group hosts, two charity running events each year, information on running events in the community, and opportunity to meet and make new running buddies.”
  • Check their site for group runs almost every day of the week.
• District Running Collective
  • “Established in 2013, District Running Collective is a free community-based organization that uses running to promote wellness, culture, and community. Our goal is to provide all levels of runners with the best resources, community, and support along their running journey.”
• DC Front Runners
  • “DC Front Runners is a running, walking, and social club serving Washington DC and the metropolitan area’s LGBTQ+ community and their friends for over 40 years. Membership is open to all people regardless of race, age, gender, pace, sexual orientation, or athletic ability. Visitors are always welcome to join our runs or walks.”
• Georgetown Running Club
  • “​If you are a top notch athlete looking for a highly competitive team in the DC area, we hope you will contact GRC.”

Swimming

• Pools:
  • From DPR: “For a complete list of DPR indoor pools, outdoor pools, and spray parks, use the links below:”
    • Indoor Pools
    • Outdoor Pools
    • Spray Parks
• Orgs:
  • Department of Parks and Recreation
    • “It’s never too late to learn how to swim or to invest the time in activities that will make you comfortable with being in water. DPR offers a variety of classes and programs for adults who want to be active in aquatics. Scroll through the options below and if one interests you, click the link to sign up today.” Visit the Registration Portal to sign up for adults aquatics programs. Programs include:
    • Adult Swim (Levels 1, 2 & 3)
    • Aqua Kickboxing
    • DC Wave Swim Team Pre Senior
    • Shallow Water Aerobics
    • Deep Water Aerobics
    • Hydrospin
    • Learn to Swim Parent & Child
    • Water Boogie
    • DPR Aquatic Facilities and Programs are free to all D.C. residents and can be accessed by non-residents who obtain an aquatics pass.
  • DC Aquatics Club
    • “DCAC is the Washington D.C. area’s premier USMS team. We are LGBTQ+based and welcome everyone, from those just getting their feet wet to expert swimmers – anyone with an interest in the fitness, health and wellness, social and competitive aspects of adult swimming. No waiting list – Join us!”

Cornhole

• Choccity Cornhole
  • “We provide a safe space for WOC, Queer POC, and allies to build a community around social and competitive cornhole in Washington, DC. ALL are welcome here! We hold weekly events for players of all levels! See how you can join us for our free social throws, paid throws and charity tournaments.”

Squash

• Squash on Fire
  • Location: 2233 M St, NW Washington, D.C. 20037
  • About: “Squash On Fire is igniting squash in Washington, D.C. with a world class, membership-free squash facility. Centrally located in the heart of Washington, D.C with programs formulated by award-winning coaches, Squash On Fire is designed from the ground up to be unlike any other squash facility in the DC area. Whether you are brand new to the sport or long time player, we have programs for you!”
• Squash Revolution: Capitol Hill
  • Location: 315 G St SE, Washington, DC 20003
  • About: “Squash Revolution is proud to operate at Capitol Hill Sport&Health, where it offers all-around programming on four international squash courts. Program includes private lessons, clinics, leagues, and tournaments for juniors and adults of all levels. Our goal is to provide players with access to world class coaching from top professionals and coaches. SR provides an entry level point for new players, programming for continuing players, junior development, and school programming.”
• YMCA Arlington Tennis & Squash Center
  • Location: 3400 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201
  • About: “At the YMCA Arlington Tennis & Squash Center, everything truly begins at love all. In addition to being the score at the start of your match, this is the YMCA’s approach to serving members and strengthening community; both of which are central to the YMCA’s mission. On this webpage you will find updated information about YMCA racquet sports programs and services, in addition to the facility hours of operation and information on how you can become a new member. Child Watch services are available at YMCA Arlington. If you have questions or would like assistance, please call (703) 522-1700 or email atctennis@ymcadc.org. To support the YMCA’s impact across the Metropolitan Washington region, please click here.

Skating & Hockey

• Skateparks:
  • Trinidad Skatepark
  • Shaw Skatepark
  • Banneker Skatepark
  • Mount Rainier Skatepark
  • Skate Park at RFK Campus
  • Hopkins Skatepark
  • visit Crushed Skateshop for recommendations
• Skate DC
  • “The Washington Area Roadskaters (WAR) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote safe and enjoyable skating in the Washington, D.C. area. WAR was founded in 1987 as Washington Area Rollerskaters and is one of the oldest skate clubs in the US. Thousands of individuals have joined together to safely enjoy inline and roller skating in the streets of our fine city. WAR is also a social organization where many strong and lasting friendships are formed. Our members have very diverse career, social, and educational backgrounds, all sharing a passion for skating. If you are new to the area, are seeking a new form of exercise, or are simply looking to meet new and interesting people, we encourage you to try one of our group skates, meet us, and see D.C. in a whole new way.”
• Fort Dupont Ice Arena
  • “Located in the heart of Ward 7 in Southeast DC, the Fort Dupont Ice Arena is operated by The Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (Friends of FDIA), a not for profit 501[c]3. The Friends of FDIA strive to provide increased opportunities and inspiration to the young people of Washington, DC and the surrounding area through ice skating and educational activities.”
• Anacostia Park Roller Skating Rink
  • “The only roller skating rink in the National Park system is at Anacostia Park. The rink is covered, but open on the sides and always accessible, so those with their own skates are welcome to use the facility from dawn to dusk. However, if you want to borrow skates, purchase refreshments at the concession stand, or skate to music (DJs on the weekends), you must visit during business hours, typically Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9 AM to 5 PM. Skating is free, as are skates while supplies last (you will need an ID to borrow skates). For the current schedule, see the official Anacostia Park Roller Skating web page.”
• DC Hockey Leagues
  • “DCHL Leagues is dedicated to growing Ball (Street) Hockey and Roller Hockey in the Washington DC area. Currently, we run co-ed ball hockey leagues on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays along with a roller hockey league on Mondays. Our Youth program runs games on Saturday afternoons as well as practices on Wednesday evenings. We are proud to host the Maryland Tier 3 National Ball Hockey League as well as the DC Women’s National Ball Hockey League. We are able to play year-round in our heated and air-conditioned space in the Michael and Son’s Sports Arena located in Rockville MD.”
• DC Street Hockey
  • “This is the official DC Street Hockey website. For up to the minute game updates follow us on twitter and facebook“
• Gay Hockey DC
  • “With an emphasis on fun, hockey is a game played and enjoyed for life. Starting with the bonds created in the locker room to relationships formed on the ice, hockey creates lifelong friendships. Gay Hockey Washington D.C. (GHDC) is the DC area’s inclusive Q-straight social hockey team to promote confidence, focus, lifelong friendships, sportsmanship, and team building. GHDC’s aims to drive positive social change against homophobia through hockey and customized diversity training opportunities for the wider DC hockey community.”
• Rollerskating @Kraken
  • “Roller skating revamped! Get your wheels on and take a few spins around the rink with us. Get tired? We’ve got plenty of seating and private skate-in-skate-out cabanas for you to put those feet up for a few. Feeling thirsty or like a snack? We’ve got you!”

Football

• DC Fray, Volo Sports, Zog, Department of Parks & Recreation all offer social flag football leagues you can sign up for individually or with a team.
• DC Gay Flag Football League
  • “Welcome to the website for the DC Gay Flag Football League (DCGFFL), DC’s premier LGBTQ+ flag football league. The DCGFFL started informally in 1994 and became an official league in 2010. Since its early beginnings, the league has grown to over 200 players and has fielded as many as 20 teams in a season! We’re a fun community of athletes, allies, family, and friends, and we hope you’ll join and get to know us!”
• DC Divas
  • “Our mission is to continue to level the playing field for girls and women in sports. Our organization teaches women life lessons through sport while improving their physical and mental health and provides a powerful positive example to the next generation of young women and girls. We are here to grow, give back, and support our community with our time, talent, and organizational programs.”

Volleyball

• Courts:
  • Lincoln Memorial Beach Volleyball Courts
• Orgs:
  • DC Fray, Zog Sports, & Volo all offer recreational volleyball leagues
  • Spiked City DC
  • DC Volleyball Just Play
  • DC Pride Volleyball
  • Metro Volleyball Club
  • Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic
  • DC Doubles
  • DC Area Volleyball FB Page

Rugby

• Department of Parks and Recreation
  • Depending on the season, DPR does put on Flag Rugby leagues.
• Tight Five Pub has got its fingers on the pulse of DC’s Mens and Womens Rugby clubs. Check out all the local rugby clubs on their site here.

Combat Sports

• Martial Arts
  • Estilo Jiu Jitsu
    • Location: 770 Park Rd NW #T01, Washington, DC 20010
    • About: “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a dynamic and highly effective martial art that empowers individuals of all ages and body types. It focuses on proper technique, leverage and strategy – not strength and size – with the goal of controlling and submitting opponents using joint locks and chokeholds. And it’s an intense full-body workout that improves your strength, flexibility, and cardio. Run by third-degree black belt Luis Pantoja, Estilo Jiu Jitsu offers a learning environment where students are actively engaged in real-time problem-solving and decision-making, providing both an intellectual and physical challenge. Luis has nearly 20 years of experience teaching and competing at a high level, and his instruction is rooted in concepts and techniques that are battle-tested and that work. And our classes are intentionally smaller in order to cultivate a more focused, personalized training experience.”
  • Aikido Shobukan Dojo
    • Location: 421 Butternut St NW, Washington, DC 20012
    • About: “Aikido Shobukan Dojo is the headquarters school of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba under Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. A unique space, with a large training mat, diverse instruction throughout morning, mid-morning, evenings and weekends, the dojo is a cultural icon for Aikido dojo around the world.”
  • H Street Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (HSTBJJ)
    • Location:
    • About: “Start your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey: gain confidence, develop discipline, learn self-defense, and finally have workouts that don’t feel like a chore.”
  • Beta Academy
    • Location: 1353 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “The Academy for Body Efficient Tactical Arts (BETA Academy) was established in 2009 by life-long martial arts practitioner Nakapan Phungephorn. Our name is inspired by the “Siamese Fighting Fish” of Thailand (also known as the BETA Fish). Thou admired for their color and beauty, the fighting fish is a fierce fighter capable of unleashing the most deadly and efficient attacks against would be aggressors. The instinctual fighting ability of these fish invokes the cultural heritage of Thailand that is closely tied with Muay Thai.
    • BETA offers the following martial arts programs:
      • Muay Thai
      • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
      • Mixed Martial Arts
      • Kids Kickboxing and Grappling (ages 5 to 13)
      • Children’s After-School Program
      • Kids Martial Arts Summer Camp
      • Wrestling
  • Vortex Jiu Jitsu
    • Location: 1529 16th Street NW, Washington DC, 20036
    • About: “Vortex Jiu-Jitsu is the brainchild of local Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt coach Kelly Quinn, who brings fifteen years of submission grappling experience to his students. A lifelong combat sports athlete, Kelly has combined his experiences as a folkstyle wrestler, former MMA fighter, and elite jiu-jitsu competitor to develop a uniquely well-rounded approach to submission grappling. Recognizing that as a sport and martial art, jiu-jitsu constantly evolves, Vortex pairs a foundation in rock-solid, classical fundamentals with an encouraging space for creativity, innovation, and constant growth.”
  • Highstyle Jiu Jitsu
    • Location: 907 N St NW # C-2, Washington, DC 20001
    • About: “Highstyle Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club that trains and competes out of Adams Morgan, NW Washington DC. Prior to COVID we offered public training, taught free community classes, competed in numerous grappling tournaments. After much time away from the mats, the decision was made to continue small group training sessions, tailored to the needs of our students. We are tremendously lucky to share our new space located in the historic Blagden Alley in the Shaw neighborhood. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for members of the community where they can focus on fitness and mental wellness. For that reason we do not allow law enforcement into the training facility.”
  • Groundworks BJJ
    • Location: 4100 River Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016
    • About: “At Groundworks BJJ, we provide a fun and safe place for Adults and Kids to learn the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Washington DC metro area. We are a Team Yamasaki affiliate located in Washington, DC next to the Tenleytown metro station. Whether your goal is self defense, fitness, MMA, or just learning this great sport, we are here to help you achieve your goals in a fun and positive way. We have built a community around the core values of learning, personal development, and mutual respect; all are welcome.”
  • DC Taekwondo
    • Location: 4618 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    • About: “DC Taekwondo provides high-quality taekwondo instruction and support for other martial arts in the District of Columbia. We believe that the physical discipline of martial arts training instills confidence and determination, giving practitioners the tools to take constructive action and become productive members of our community.”
  • Northeast Taekwondo
    • Location: 3520 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
    • About: “At Northeast Taekwondo, we take an inclusive approach to education, believing that all students can learn, no matter what limitations present themselves. We adhere to and teach the five tenets of Taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitable spirit. And we foster camaraderie, support, and good sportsmanship among our students.”
  • Capitol Hill Aikikai
    • Location: 201 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
    • About: “Capitol Hill Aikikai is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the teaching and development of Aikido. We are an informal and welcoming club, with a core group of long-standing members and a growing number of newer students. Classes are open to anyone over the age of 16; the dojo does not currently offer classes for children.”
  • Dragon Gate DC
    • Location: 1234 Quincy St., NE Washington, DC 20017
    • About: “DragonGateD.C. is a traditional school of the Chinese martial arts – Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Nestled in the quaint neighborhood of Brookland in Washington D.C., DragonGateD.C. offers a unique training ground and learning space for those fortunate enough to have found kung fu and chosen to follow its path to health, strength, confidence, fighting skill and self defense. Rare is the development of a system for both wellness and combat with a foundation resting on the triumvirate of physical, energetic and spiritual well-being. This is the philosophy of the internal kung fu arts of the Dragon Gate Taoists of Wudang mountain, from whence DragonGateD.C. gets its name.”
  • Capoeira Fitness DC
    • Location: 3001 Sherman Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    • About: “Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art disguised as a dance and performed to musical instruments and traditional Brazilian songs. It is comprised of specific offensive and defensive movements and, unlike in other martial arts, the participant is constantly in motion because of the basic movement, the ginga. Capoeira Barro Vermelho USA was founded in January 2010 in Washington, DC by Mestre Bomba, and was officially recognized as a U.S, tax-exempt organization in February 2018. In June 2019 Capoeira Barro Vermelho USA opened its first official headquarters in Washington, DC as the Brazilian-American Cultural Center, located at 3001 Sherman Avenue, NW.”
  • Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute
    • Location: 1351 U St NW #2, Washington, DC 20009
    • About: “Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute is a 501(c)(3) leadership development organization focusing on developing life-long skills for adults and children of Washington, DC. HTCMLl teaches Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dance, Chinese Thunder Drumming, African Djembe Drumming to DC schoolchildren ages 6-18 for free. In addition to individual training, children learn to participate in gala events on traditional stages and open floors as a team. During the summer, they attend field trips to historic DC area locations and museums, and are visited by guest speakers from the Washington DC community.”
  • Krav Maga Capitol Hill
    • Location: 315 G St SE, Washington, DC 20003
    • About: “Krav Maga Capitol Hill, a licensee of Krav Maga Worldwide™ under the Krav Maga Maryland umbrella, was founded in 2016. We have designed our programs and facilities with one person in mind – the student. Our instructors are nationally certified and evaluated on a continual basis. Our training methods, and curriculum are constantly improved to ensure that you receive the best training available. Don’t be fooled by programs that teach watered-down self-defense programs. At Krav Maga Capitol Hill you can be certain that you are receiving nothing but the best training!”
  • Yong Studios Martial Arts
    • Location: 4445 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
    • About: “We are a full time Martial Arts school with locations in DC and Bethesda, Maryland that provides both children and adult martial arts classes. We primarily study and teach Tae Kwon Do – a Korean Martial Art best known for its advanced kicking techniques.”
  • JTR Jiu Jitsu International
    • Location: 4429 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
    • About: “Welcome to JTR Jujutsu International. We are the only “traditional” (Old-Style Jujutsu) martial art school in Washington, DC. This combat-style system originates from the 16th-century battlefields of feudal Japan used by Samurai warriors. Today Jujutsu is practiced worldwide and has evolved into a modern self-defense practice for everyone.”
  • Infinity Martial Arts
    • Location: 5520 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 107, Washington, DC 20015
    • About: “Infinity Martial Arts educates students on both the mental and physical aspects necessary to keep in shape and defend themselves in a trying society. Our martial art’s programs teache not only physical self-defense techniques but important life skills such as discipline, respect and confidence to stand up to peer pressure and other mental challenges thrust upon one in today’s fast-paced society.”
  • DC Self Defense Karate Association
    • Location: 5123 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
    • About: “Developing Self-Esteem at DC Self Defense Karate Association in Washington, DC – With confidence comes enhanced self-esteem. We utilize a series of multiple goals that boost self-esteem levels. This builds greater self-respect and self-esteem in our martial arts students. Please note: Our martial arts instructors turn most quiet, shy and doubtful beginners into strong outgoing leaders that become powerful practitioners.”
  • Stay n Flux
    • Location: 1722 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
    • About: “Self Defense & Fitness Programs: Krav Maga Self Defense & No-Gi Jiu Jitsu”
• Boxing
  • Department of Parks and Recreation Gyms
    • Columbia Heights Community Center has a fully equipped boxing gym on the 4th floor with classes and instruction available.
    • Bald Eagle Recreation Center lists a boxing gym as one of its amenities.
    • Emery Heights Community Center offers boxing classes M-F 330-6pm
  • Urban Boxing
    • “Urban Boxing offers members both individual training and group setting workouts. We strive to combine high energy fitness and self defense in a fun yet encouraging environment. We are proud to present our staff of certified trainers who will motivate and educate you in whatever physical endeavors you pursue.”
  • Stay n Flux