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Monday 4pm - 9pm Tuesday 4pm - 9pm Wednesday 4pm - 9pm Thursday 4pm - 9pm Friday 4pm - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 2pm

Element Academy

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Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu in Virginia Beach offers top-tier Adult BJJ, Kids Martial Arts, & Muay Thai. Claim your free trial class! ELEMENT ACADEMY

Led by UFC Veteran & 3rd-degree Black Belt Mackens Semerzier. Safe, supportive environment for fitness & self-defense. Element Academy is a Martial Arts Academy located in Virginia Beach, Virginia lead by former UFC Fighter and 3rd Degree Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Mackens Semerzier. We specialize in Youth and Adult Martial Arts, utilizing the techniques and tactics of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing. We cover all aspects of Martial Arts & Self-Defense

• Philosophy
• Self-Defense
• Striking
• Takedowns
• Grappling

We have a professional and experienced staff with over 30 years of Martial Arts competition and instructor experience. Each program is directed by a curriculum which provides a perfect structure so that no position is left unaddressed. In our programs we also have room for exploration, innovation, and addressing new techniques in a clean, safe, and friendly environment. We offer classes tailored to your individual experience level. From beginner enthusiast wanting to get in shape and learn self-defense all the way to the experienced Martial Artist on their path to Black Belt; our team has you covered.

10/26/2026

🥋 IT’S TIME TO GET ON THE MATS! 🥋

Come train with us at Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu!

Whether you’re brand new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking to sharpen your skills, we have a place for you.

📅 MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY

🥋 Kids BJJ – 5:00 PM
🥋 Adult BJJ – 6:00 PM

🔥 All skill levels welcome!
🔥 Great training. Great people. Real progress.

Your journey starts with one class. Come see what Element Academy is all about!

10/21/2026

Always a good time breaking a sweat with the NoGi squad after Thai Boxing class. Come and join the fun every Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30PM.

Should we add Saturday? 🤔

10/05/2026

🥋 TRAIN. LEARN. GROW. — ELEMENT BJJ 🥋

Whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or getting back into training, there’s a place for you at Element BJJ.

🔥 YOUTH BJJ
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
⏰ 5:00 PM

🥋 ADULT BJJ
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
⏰ 6:00 PM

✅ All skill levels welcome
💪 Build confidence
🧠 Learn real-world skills
🤝 Become part of the Element BJJ community

Your journey starts on the mat.

📍 Element BJJ
🥋 Come train with us!

09/28/2026

Great work for the BIG BIRD gang today at the Fuji BJJ Fall Championships. Small team with big results!

Bravo to the event organizers, staff, volunteers, family, friends, teammates, and instructors.

Back on the comp mats in November 🦃

09/26/2026

FUJI BJJ Virginia Beach Fall Championship is set for tomorrow September 27th. The brackets are out and we have teammates competing.

Grab your team gear and come and join the crowd. If you are planning to compete in the future it’s always a good ideas to come out and get a feel of the environment.

The tournament will be taking place at the Virginia Beach Sports Center

09/22/2026

Athletic tape and grit can work wonders. See you on the mats!

09/21/2026

We wanted to get into a fight and that is exactly what we did this past Sunday at the inaugural Virginia Muay Thai show held at Green Run HS in Virginia Beach.

Congratulations to Solomon Coleman and the Thai Boxing Academy team on your victory. Much respect to Julian Dahuya on toeing the line. No corners were cut, no excuses were made, you took it like a true warrior.

Preparation • Effort • Attitude

Those are the words we live by in competition and all matters in life. Don’t cut corners, give max effort in your attempt, and take your wins and loses like a fighter. The blade is sharp on both sides, no one is above getting either end.

Thank you to the organizers, staff, volunteers, fans, family, teammates, and instructors that make these events possible. We need and want more of these in our area!

And always remember, “you eat what you kill”

09/18/2026

Fun Thursday of kicking and punching with homies 🦅

09/04/2026

Labor Day Open Mat
Monday, September 7th
Open Mat 10a-12p
First hour Gi / Second hour No-Gi
Youth & Adults invited
**No evening classes**

06/07/2026

Congratulations to our teammates and all the competitors that stepped on the mat at NAGA VB yesterday!

Address

434 Newtown Road
Virginia Beach, VA
23462

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 9pm
Tuesday	4pm - 9pm
Wednesday	4pm - 9pm
Thursday	4pm - 9pm
Friday	4pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 2pm

Telephone

+17575150231

Website

https://www.elementbjj.com/free-trial

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