Practical self-defense Martial Arts with Expert Instructors

Our classes are designed to teach skills that offer optimal self defense while also building self confidence, teamwork, respect and discipline.

  • Build cardiovascular endurance
  • Keep you healthy for the long haul
  • Keep you safe from real-world dangers

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Todd Margolis is a jiu-jitsu black belt under Pedro Sauer, founder of the Potomac MMA Academy, who worked extensively with Lloyd Irvin and Mário Yamasaki. During the early 2000s, Margolis was widely regarded as one of the top grapplers in the world, a reputation earned after he beat big names of the sport such as Marc Laimon, Pablo Popovich, Rafael Lovato Jr., Kenny Florian, Ricky Migliarese, Shawn Williams, and medaled in the ADCC US Trials. Todd Margolis was also the first American athlete to reach the final of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s (IBJJF) Pan American Championships at the adult black belt level, and the first US athlete to conquer a medal in the tournament’s open weight division (adult BB).


Todd Margolis Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Todd M. Margolis

Nickname: N/A

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Pedro Sauer > Todd Margolis


Main Achievements:

1st Place Jitstyle Colombian Nationals (2016*)

2nd Place ADCC US Trials (2002)

2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2003)

3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2004*)


Main Achievements (Masters):

1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NOGI (2019)


Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

1st Place Gracie World Championship (2001 purple, 2002 brown)

2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2001 purple)


* Absolute

** Weight And Absolute

Favorite Position/Technique: Knee-Cut Guard Pass / “Margolis Shrimp”

Weight Division: Meio Pesado (88,30 kg / 195.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Potomac MMA / Lloyd Irvin

Improve Your Physical Fitness And Mental Sharpness!

For good health and high fitness, choose our programs. It is not only about the body but also the mind as well, mastering the art of expecting the next move of your assailant while being ready to defend with dexterity. The footwork involved in classes offers a superior form of fitness drills that are good for improving one's focus and overall health. If you have a passion for staying fit, our classes have everything to offer, right from total body fitness to perfecting the most complex moves of self-defense. Learn from our most efficient and experienced instructors.

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Hear what our members are saying

The class I attended was excellent. The coaches are highly knowledgeable and hands on. I felt incredibly welcomed, everyone was friendly and supportive, making it a great experience. I would highly recommend giving it a try!

Jeffrey Diaz

November 28

Todd is a great instructor, very welcoming and very knowledgeable about Jiu-Jitsu.

Daniel Monteiro

November 28

Me and my father had been talking about me coming here for a while before I decided to give it a shot. It's now been over a year since I've been training here, and I can confidently say it is absolutely fantastic. Coach Todd is not only one of the best in the sport, but also one of the kindest people I have ever met. Every day I go, it feels like I'm training not with classmates, but with a community, almost like a family. I do not regret for a second training there, and I have the greatest respect for Coach Todd. He is friendly, skilled, and genuinely wants to see people succeed

SimpliOP

November 09

One of the best martial arts schools I've ever had the pleasure of spending, and definitely one of the best, most knowledgeable and caring coaches you'll ever meet. Will miss this place

Ivan Anishchenko

July 11

Excellent place to learn! Todd is a fantastic teacher!

Richard Mon

December 07

Todd is a great instructor/teacher. He uses his own experiences to help his students learn new techniques. If you're looking to get some good exercise, while also learning different, useful styles of martial arts, then this is the right place for you.

Abdullah G

March 16