Incredibly welcoming gym! I attended a great seminar and had the opportunity to meet several students and the management team. Large, open facility, clean and easy to park. Apparently this place is stacked with black belts that are absolutely willing to work with lower belts. They have a great philosophy on working with new students, so for those in the area that are interested, I would highly suggest giving them a try. Thanks for having me!

This is a great place to train and I highly recommend it. I have been a student at this school for over 10 years. It is family friendly and fabulous for both the beginning and advanced student. We have a lot of black belts who work with all students. If you are looking for a welcoming and safe place to train, look no further.

Excellent, clean, world class BJJ school! Pedro Sauer teaches here twice a week for crying out loud! Got kids? They have a kids class too! BJJ AND Thai Boxing! Come down and try it out! Tell them Rod Rodriguez sent you!

Great facility with exceptional instructors! Can’t beat the location and the numerous classes offered. Definitely one of the best schools in NOVA!

The Pedro Sauer academy is a very special place, in large part because Master Sauer and his staff are very special people. Though it features some of the most technically proficient and accomplished martial artists in the world, it has an easygoing atmosphere that welcomes men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether your goal is to become a world champion, to feel safer walking the streets, or just to get some exercise and lose some weight, you will find a good home here. Though I am in my late 40s, I feel safe and comfortable training here because the atmosphere is friendly and conducive to learning and growth. Finding this academy has been one of the great blessings in my life.

This a fantastic academy to train in for both adults and children. Master Pedro Sauer is one of the best instructors in the world and every one of the Instructors are very knowledgeable and it is easy to see that they enjoy genuinely teaching. I train at this academy every time I am within a 3 hour drive and it is more than worth the trip every time. If you are looking for a Friendly, Safe and Fun training environment this is the place to go.

One of the most legendary training experiences you will ever have. If I am 100 miles of this facility, I train here. You wont find a better group of people that live what they teach in a fun, safe and extremely practical / effective training application.

From the first day, my son loves coming to train and meet new friends. Thank you Jake for making this place a welcoming and friendly place.

Incredible school, not simply the best in the region, but one of the best in the country. Prof Sauer is one of the most respected men in the BJJ world and this excellence is reflected in all of his instructors.

Super friendly and helpful place, great for all ranks. The instructors are patient and thorough, I feel honored to be able to train here.

You cant go wrong training here. All of the students I met were very friendly and demonstrated very clean technique. They represented to qualities of their instructor very well. Master Pedro Sauer is the best!

This academy is a gem in the United States. To train anywhere else in the area is just silly. Pedro Sauer is among the most respected instructors in the world. Great atmosphere, you wont be disappointed.

I have known and trained with Master Pedro Sauer for over 15 years. He is one of the finest instructors I have ever had and he is a great friend. I highly recommend anyone of any age and background to visit his academy and see for themselves why Pedro is considered one of the finest instructors and ambassadors of Gracie Jiu Jitsu in the world. His academy is a friendly and welcoming facility with great staff and great programs. Check it out today!

A great Jiu-Jitsu school. The best instructors. They keep it simple yet highly effective.

The moment I walked in the door I was greeted by friendly staff. All the instructors really seemed to care about their students progress. Their kids jiu-jitsu program is top notch, its really cool to see 30 plus kids stay focused and disciplined for an hour while learning real anti bullying skills. In their adult BJJ they have more black belts on the mat rolling then I have found else where and everyone is extremely helpful and nice.

Pedro Sauer and his entire staff offer the best Self Defense training in Northern Virginia. I have known Master Sauer for two decades and no one teaches Jiu Jitsu like Pedro! Professor Mike Horihan runs the academy during Master Sauers absence and Professor Horihan is an excellent black belt and teacher of Gracie Jiu Jitsu.Call One Spirit today and expect a life changing experience!

Pedro Sauer is my friend, mentor and teacher! Hes taught me (or improved upon) everything I know about Jiu-Jitsu. If you live in the Sterling, VA area, you owe it to yourself to visit Pedro Sauer Total Self-Defense Academy and take a Free class. You wont be disappointed!

World class instruction. Master Sauer is one of the greatest instructors in martial arts, and all of the assistant instructors at the academy are top-notch. Ive had the opportunity to train at the academy multiple times over the past few years, and I have always been welcomed and treated as family. My son (now 10) has also trained at the Academy in both jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai. I would highly recommend the Pedro Sauer Total Self-Defense Academy for anyone or any age.

As a visitor, Professor Sauer and his students welcomed me in and made me feel very comfortable. The technical details of Professor Sauer are incredible and the manner in which he teaches makes it very easy to learn and apply. After class Professor Sauer took some time (about 15 minutes) and spoke to me about Jiu Jitsu philosophy and how he grew up as a child and how Jiu Jitsu helped him. He is SUPER nice and reminds me so much of my Sensei in San Diego. If you ever get the chance, train here!!

Learn Real Self Defense In a Helpful SAFE environment!Professor Sauer is one of the worlds leading instructors in the art and science of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. TSD Academy is great for Beginners, the structured approach and friendly instructors help everyone. I have trained at a variety of schools around the country and have studied martial arts for over 22 years, Professor Sauer is a diamond in the rough.I thoroughly enjoy training as TSD Academy - You Will Too!

Master Pedro Sauer is one of the top Instructors in the world. He has a unique gift of not only being able to teach Jiu-Jitsu but he is on the level of creating jiu-jitsu. In my humble opinion he is one of the absolute best in the industery.Over the years I have watched him teach multiple levels of skills in the martial arts. His school offers a safe and organized training environment that is family orientated. If you are seeking a martial arts school, you can not go wrong training at the Pedro Sauer Total Self-Defense Academy. I highly recommend it.- Sifu Alan Baker.

Great place, excellent Brazilian jiu-jitsu master Pedro Sauer Brazilian fighting a legend

Pedro Sauer is as perfect in Jiu-Jitsu as he is as a person.