Sparks Martial Arts

10/18/2026

🥋 SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR | FALL STRIPE & BELT PROMOTION 2026

We were honored to have Professor Dimitri Chrisos (Dimitri Chrisos Jiu Jitsu) as our special guest instructor at the Sparks MMA/SHC BJJ Team Fall Stripe & Belt Promotion 2026! 👏

We also want to congratulate Professor Dimitri on recently receiving his 4th-degree black belt from his professors and masters in California! 🥋🏆 A well-deserved milestone in an incredible Jiu-Jitsu journey!

Thank you, Professor Dimitri, for sharing your knowledge with our team and for your continued contributions to the DMV Jiu-Jitsu community. Together, we keep building a stronger community through respect, mentorship, and a shared passion for Jiu-Jitsu. 🤝

👇 Join us in congratulating Professor Dimitri and celebrating the people who make our Jiu-Jitsu community stronger!

OSS! 🤙

Sparks Martial Arts

📍21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (Inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
📧 [email protected]
📞 (571) 210-0377

10/15/2026

🥋🔥 WHAT A FALL! 🔥🥋

The Sparks MMA/SHC BJJ Team brought the heat to Copa Jiu Jitsu Tournaments Virginia Fall in Annandale!

🥇 5 Golds | 🥈 9 Silvers | 🥉 3 Bronzes

Proud of every athlete who competed, supported their teammates, and represented Sparks with heart, discipline, and determination! 💪🥋

We are grateful to our dedicated instructors for their guidance, coaching, and constant support. Your commitment helps our athletes keep improving on and off the mats! 🙏🥋

Keep training. Keep growing. Keep shining! 🔥

Oss! 🤙

Sparks Martial Arts

📍21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (Inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
📧 [email protected]
📞 (571) 210-0377

10/01/2026

Sparks Martial Arts/SHC BJJ Team is excited to invite all students and their families to our Fall Stripe & Belt Promotion 2026!

Mark your calendars and don’t forget your Gi — we want everyone ready to celebrate this big moment together.

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ Promotion starts at 9:30 AM
🥋 Open Mat to follow: 11:30AM – 12:30 PM

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on the mats!

Sparks Martial Arts

📍 21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
📧 [email protected]
📞 (571) 210-0377

09/23/2026

The IBJJF Virginia International Open 2026 in Fredericksburg brought Sparks MMA / SHC BJJ Team to the mats for another important challenge.

For Rich Maye, it was his Black Belt debut, finishing 3rd in his weight division among the Masters 4. Professor Samuel Herzog Canquerino had an outstanding performance, earning double gold in both the Masters 3 Black Belt weight and in the Absolute.

Competing at an IBJJF event means testing yourself at one of the highest levels of Jiu-Jitsu competition, and our team represented Sparks MMA/SHC BJJ Team with great performances throughout the event.

Sparks Martial Arts

📍21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (Inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
📧 [email protected]
📞 (571) 210-0377

09/21/2026

🥋 WHAT A SUMMER! ⚡

The students representing Sparks MMA/SHC BJJ Team stepped onto the mats at Copa Jiu Jitsu Tournaments Virginia Summer in Annandale and left their mark:

🥇 1 Gold | 🥈 9 Silvers | 🥉 5 Bronzes

More than medals, courage, growth, teamwork, and memories that last.

And we’ll be back at Copa Virginia Fall, stronger, sharper, and even more prepared. 💪🥋

Proud of the whole team! 🔥

Oss

Sparks Martial Arts

📍21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (Inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
📧 [email protected]
📞 (571) 210-0377

09/04/2026

07/30/2026

Learn practical self-defense skills through hands-on training designed to help women build confidence, increase awareness, and feel more prepared for real-world situations.
Attend individual workshops or join the full series for the most complete learning experience. Learn more and register https://www.sparksmma.com/events

06/09/2026

🌸🥋 Spring Stripe and Belt Promotion 2026 🥋🌸

What an incredible day at Sparks Martial Arts / SHC BJJ Team!

We were proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of all our students from both our Kids and Adult Programs. This special event included promotions to Yellow Belt, Gray Belt, Blue Belt, and Purple Belt, recognizing the commitment, discipline, and progress of our team both on and off the mats.

A special thank you to Professor Fabiano Papel for joining us and teaching a takedown technique to our kids before the promotion ceremony. It was a great learning experience and a memorable addition to an already amazing day.

Congratulations to all the students who earned new stripes and belts. Your effort and consistency continue to make our academy proud. Keep training, keep growing, and enjoy the journey!

🥋 OSS!

Sparks Martial Arts

📍21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (Inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
📧 [email protected]
📞 (571) 210-0377

05/05/2026

Sparks Martial Arts/SHC BJJ Team is excited to invite all students and their families to our Spring Stripe & Belt Promotion 2026!

Mark your calendars and don’t forget your Gi — we want everyone ready to celebrate this big moment together.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ Promotion starts at 10:00 AM
🥋 Open Mat to follow: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on the mats!

📍 21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
📧 [email protected]
📞 (571) 210-0377

05/04/2026

At the 1st stage of Virginia 2026, SHC BJJ/Sparks Martial Arts showed up in a big way! 💥

We had a massive turnout and came home with strong results: 🥇 1 gold, 🥈 8 silvers, and 🥉 5 bronzes!

But beyond the medals, we brought something even more meaningful to the mats—unity across generations. For the first time, we had competitors as young as 5 years old all the way to athletes over 50, proving that the Jiu-Jitsu we build is truly for everyone.

Proud is an understatement. We keep growing, together, on and off the mats. Oss! 🥋🔥

Sparks Martial Arts

📍21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (Inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
📧 [email protected]
📞 (571) 210-0377