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Monday 4pm - 9pm Tuesday 4pm - 9pm Wednesday 4pm - 9pm Thursday 4pm - 9pm Friday 4pm - 9pm Saturday 9am - 2pm

Brabo Academy

We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu adult and kids classes.
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06/10/2026

As it’s belt testing week, here’s a quick video explaining what belt testing is all about.

We’ve been doing belt testing at our academy since day one. Twice a year, selected students demonstrate techniques based on their current belt rank and, for adults, go through the shark tank.

Belt testing helps us evaluate each student’s progress and gives everyone a chance to showcase what they’ve learned—whether they compete or not.

It’s always awesome to see how much our students have grown and improved through years of training. Watching that progress is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching.

P.S. Belt testing is FREE, in case you were wondering! 😅

06/09/2026

Last weekend, we had a few students competing at Virginia Beach. For our adults, Josh and Justin, it was their very first competition, and they both came home with some hardware! 🥇🥈

Our kids also had an awesome day, bringing home medals, belts, and even a few swords 😅🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈

A huge thank you to all of the parents and coaches for their support, and a special shoutout to .kyle_l and for helping coach and cheer on the team throughout the day🙌🏻

This week is belt testing, and I can’t wait to see everyone’s progress and how much they’ve learned over the years. Good luck to everyone testing—we’re excited to see you take the next step in your journey! 💪🏻🥋

06/03/2026

Start your Jiu Jitsu journey with us!

We offer a variety of Gi and NoGi classes, including early morning, daytime, and evening sessions. Whether you’re looking to compete, learn self-defense, get in shape, or simply improve your lifestyle, we have a program for you.

Most importantly, we’re a drama free academy focused on learning, improving, and having fun on the mats.
Come see why so many people call Brabo Academy their second home🥋🤼

06/01/2026

This past weekend, our team traveled to Atlanta to compete at ADCC. With nearly 1,300 competitors and a very high level of competition, it was an amazing experience for everyone involved!

Our Brabo girls had a great run, and bringing home three gold medals:

🥇 Coach – Advanced Heavyweight Champion
🥇 Kira – Advanced, girls 9-10
🥇 Mady – Intermediate, intermediate 6-7

A huge thank you to all of our coaches and parents for their support, dedication, and encouragement.

05/23/2026

UPDATED FLYER

In honor of those who have fallen, we will be cancelling all classes (morning, noon, and evening) on Memorial Day. We’ll still be hosting an open mat from 11am–1pm, open to all academies and affiliations.

Have a great and safe weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on the mats on Tuesday!

05/22/2026

In honor of those who have fallen, we will be cancelling all classes (morning, noon, and evening) on Memorial Day. We’ll still be hosting an open mat from 11am–1pm, open to all academies and affiliations.

Have a great and safe weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on the mats on Tuesday!

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Ben and Olivia on competing at in Pennsylvania while visiting family! They brought home some hardware in both the Gi and NoGi divisions 🥇🥇🥇🥈

Next stops: ADCC Atlanta and NAGA Virginia Beach! 🤼🥋

Also, don’t forget about our belt testing, belt ceremony, and 4-year anniversary celebration on June 13!

05/12/2026

Here at Brabo, we start kids young! Our youngest students begin at just 3 years old in our Tiny Ninjas class. These classes are taught by our Kids Program alumni, so they understand exactly how to carry on the culture and values of our academy.

We also offer Little Grapplers (ages 5–9) and Youth BJJ & Wrestling (ages 9–15). Our system allows kids to smoothly transition between programs while learning the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu and grappling, helping prepare them for self-defense, competition, and wrestling season.

Sign your child up for a trial class and let them begin their journey in one of the best martial arts around! 🥋🤼

05/11/2026

‼️Mark Your Calendars‼️

Dates for belt testing, belt ceremony, and our 4-Year Anniversary Picnic are officially set:

📋Belt Testing: June 8–11
🥋Belt Ceremony: Saturday, June 13 | 10:00–11:00am
🎉 4-Year Anniversary Celebration & Potluck: 1:30–6:00pm
📍 Northwest River Park1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

We’ll be giving out belt testing requirements soon to students who will be testing.

Everyone is invited to the belt ceremony and picnic, so bring your families and come celebrate with us! 🙌🏻

05/07/2026

If you’re looking for a gym or just moved to the area, here’s a quick guide to our adult program.

We offer a variety of classes with a solid schedule and a structured curriculum that we’ve been developing for years. From evening classes to early morning and noon sessions, we have options for all schedules. We welcome everyone — complete beginners as well as experienced students.

Our experienced and passionate coaches are ready to help take your Jiu Jitsu journey to the next level! And most importantly, we’re a drama free academy that’s all about training 🥋🤼

Address

1832 Kempsville Road
Virginia Beach, VA
23464

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 9pm
Tuesday	4pm - 9pm
Wednesday	4pm - 9pm
Thursday	4pm - 9pm
Friday	4pm - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+17577778240

Website

https://braboacademybjj.com/

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