We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu adult and kids classes.
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!
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! 🙌🏻
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 🥋🤼
05/04/2026
Great weekend of competition for our team.
Yesterday, we had a strong group of kids and adults competing at , and we took home the overall Youth & Teens Team Trophy 🏆🥇
Our adults also had some great matches—some big wins and some tough losses, but all valuable experience.
We also had strong representation at International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Atlanta, where Kiera and Kayden brought home some hardware as well 🥇🥈👏🏻
Huge thanks to all the coaches and parents for the continued support🙌🏻
Next stop: ADCC Atlanta Open at the end of the month!🤼
Is “sport” Jiu Jitsu good for self-defense? Absolutely.
We train live every class (sparring), which helps develop real, practical skills you can actually use to defend yourself.
Start your journey today and learn what’s arguably the most effective martial art in the world 🥋🤼
Just a few basic tips for newcomers:
Train at your own pace, listen to your body, and learn from your coaches and professors before turning to YouTube and Instagram 🥴
Which belt is the hardest in Jiu Jitsu?
Most people would say black—but I think it’s white.
It takes a lot of courage to start something completely new and unfamiliar, especially as an adult with a job and family. But once you challenge yourself, you’ll realize Jiu Jitsu is not just about chokes and armbars—it’s about community, integrity, respect, and so much more that everyday life doesn’t always offer 😅
If you’ve been thinking about trying Jiu Jitsu, don’t hesitate—it’s never too late.
Injuries are part of Jiu Jitsu.
But if you listen to your body and make smart choices, you can avoid a lot of them.
At the end of the day, you can get hurt just getting out of bed wrong.
| Monday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 2pm |