Experience the peak of pressure-style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the DMV, led by 3rd degree black belt Professor Doug Barros.

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Confidence Starts Here: Kids BJJ at Brazu Academy

Big news! Our Kids BJJ program is officially open, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome young champions to the mats! Ready to get your child started? Reach out to us today for all the details!

Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 p.m. | Ages 8–13

Follow our Journey…

Congratulations Chris on receiving your first stripe. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), resilience and persistence are at the heart of every practitioner’s journey. Every submission, escape, or sweep shows the importance of embracing challenges,
Congratulations to Dan and Vince on their well-deserved promotions at Brazu Academy! Dan’s achievement of earning his 3rd stripe on his white belt shows dedication and hard work. Vince, too, has shown incredible progress, earning his 2nd st
Congratulations to the students at Brazu Academy for their incredible progress on their BJJ journeys! Zed, your promotion to a 4-stripe purple belt is a testament to your dedication, effort, and passion for the sport. Jen, advancing to a 4-stripe

We focus on self-defense and pressure-based control, offering a thoughtful, innovative take on Carlson Gracie’s Jiu-Jitsu that strengthens both body and mind.

 

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“Become too big to feel unrest, too noble to feel anger, too strong to feel fear and too happy to tumble in adversity.”
— Carlos Gracie