VA Academy Jiu Jitsu / Fitness

People often think Jiu-Jitsu is all about being tough.

The truth is, some of the best moments happen between rounds.

The conversations. The friendships. The laughs.

A strong academy isn't built by techniques alone. It's built by the people who show up for each other day after day, week after week.

That's what VA Academy is all about.

Family • Culture • Discipline

VA Academy Jiu Jitsu | Fitness
Wylie, TX

Progress is earned one class at a time.

Congratulations to our Tiny Kids who received stripes today. These stripes represent attendance, effort, focus, and growth on and off the mats.

We're proud of each one of them and excited to watch their journey continue.

Family • Culture • Discipline

VA Academy Jiu Jitsu | Fitness Wylie, Texas

Some lessons happen during class.

Some happen on the edge of the mats.

The strongest communities are built when parents lead by example and children have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive alongside them.

This is the culture we're proud to build every day at VA Academy.

Family • Culture • Discipline

The mats don't lie.

They reveal what you've practiced. They expose what you've neglected. They reward consistency.

Family • Culture • Discipline

VA Academy Jiu Jitsu | Fitness Wylie, Texas

Summer Camp Fun ☀️

Confidence isn't built by sitting on the sidelines.

Our Summer Camp is filled with teamwork, problem-solving, movement, games, and Jiu-Jitsu. More importantly, it's filled with kids encouraging each other, working together, and having fun.

At VA Academy, we're not just teaching techniques. We're helping build confidence, discipline, leadership, and character—one day at a time.

Family • Culture • Discipline

VA Academy Jiu Jitsu | Fitness Wylie, Texas

Built through sacrifice. Refined on the mats.

Jiu-Jitsu is not built overnight. It is earned through consistency, discipline and time on the mats.

Family • Culture • Jiu-Jitsu

Checkmat / VA Academy Wylie, Texas

BEYOND THE MATS

The lessons learned through Jiu-Jitsu extend far beyond training and competition.

This series highlights the people, families and journeys that shape our academy every day.

Erica Denise Agudo
Mother • Purple Belt • Nurse • Business Owner
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science

Erica earned her PhD while balancing motherhood, family, work and the responsibilities of helping build and lead our academy.

A reminder that growth, discipline and perseverance continue long after we step off the mats.

Family • Culture • Jiu-Jitsu
Checkmat / VA Academy

Memorial Day Open Mat 🇺🇸

Monday, 25th • 11AM
All welcome • No mat fees

All regular classes will be cancelled for the day in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Family • Culture • Jiu-Jitsu

Checkmat / VA Academy
Wylie, Texas

Memorial Day Open Mat 🇺🇸

Proud of our team today.

Our students, families and friends came together and raised $750 for the We Defy Foundation through Jiu-Jitsu, community and shared purpose.

That’s what real culture looks like.
People showing up for each other.
People supporting something bigger than themselves.

Grateful to everyone who spent part of their Memorial Day weekend on the mats with us.

Family • Culture • Jiu-Jitsu

Checkmat / VA Academy
Wylie’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy