Our mission is to provide high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction to our community. All persons, no matter what your age or skill level, with a willingness to learn are welcome to join us. We invite you to come and learn the art of Jiu-Jitsu and improve your physical and mental well-being while doing so in a friendly, family-like, and fun environment.
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VA Academy is focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle through the teaching of Jiu-Jitsu to Children and Adults, no matter what your age or skill level, with a willingness to learn in Wylie, Texas and surrounding communities. VA Academy not only emphasizes the sport and competition aspects of the sport but also the traditional values of Jiu Jitsu and martial arts.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit. Due to the fact that control is generally easier on the ground than in a standing position, much of the technique of BJJ is centered around the skill of taking an opponent down to the ground and wrestling for dominant control positions from where the opponent can be rendered harmless.
While group classes are an established way to teach BJJ largely because of the diversity of training partners, private lessons are a perfect complement to your practice. The benefits of private lessons include scheduling flexibility, personal attention, and linear presentation of techniques.
Private lessons are taught by Professor Vinicius Agudo and the individual attention received will not only ensure that you get world class training but also each technique is done with the utmost precision and focus on detail.
Private lessons are taught by Professor Vinicius Agudo and the individual attention received will not only ensure that you get world class training but also each technique is done with the utmost precision and focus on detail.
Our Fundamentals class is designed for beginners with little or no experience. Here, you will learn the basic moves, positions, and the fundamentals of BJJ. This class will help you learn step by step techniques that are essential to build a strong foundation in your BJJ practice. We believe that this class is very important and we encourage beginner students to review and drill these moves as often as they can.
As parents, we all know that kids need to stay active and learn how to be a part of a team. Martial arts are a great way for kids to do both these things, but the added benefit is that it's a year-round program. Instead of seasonal sports where progress is slower, kids who participate consistently in a martial arts program will see guaranteed changes in behavior at home and school.
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Radhames
Dec 24, 2021
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I’m Jiu-Jitsu black belt and have known Mr Agudo since his time in Massachusetts and seeing him on the scene here.
He’s always been quality time kind of person where he cares about you and what you’re looking to improve upon. If it comes to life issues he is someone with a big heart.
If I had children he is someone I feel very comfortable with teaching them for what lies ahead on and off the mat.
As a competitor he has been very successful and certainly someone you want on your side when you’re going to compete or test yourself.
Can’t recommend enough if you’re in the area!
He’s always been quality time kind of person where he cares about you and what you’re looking to improve upon. If it comes to life issues he is someone with a big heart.
If I had children he is someone I feel very comfortable with teaching them for what lies ahead on and off the mat.
As a competitor he has been very successful and certainly someone you want on your side when you’re going to compete or test yourself.
Can’t recommend enough if you’re in the area!
Chaz Cameli
Dec 03, 2021
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WORLD CLASS GYM!!! We are beyond fortunate to have VA JJ & Professor Vinicius Agudo right here in Wylie. I drive 30 - 40 minutes to make it to class & will drive any amount of time no matter where I plan to live in the DFW area.
I promise you VA JJ is the best JJ gym in all of DFW and it's only going to get better! I recently moved from Orange County California & have trained at what is considered some of the best gyms in the area and world. (Checkmat HQ, AOJ, Atos, Legion, ONE, Cobrinha, Ateam, & the list goes on.) Professor Vinicius Agudo is blessing us & the people of DFW with access to a level
I promise you VA JJ is the best JJ gym in all of DFW and it's only going to get better! I recently moved from Orange County California & have trained at what is considered some of the best gyms in the area and world. (Checkmat HQ, AOJ, Atos, Legion, ONE, Cobrinha, Ateam, & the list goes on.) Professor Vinicius Agudo is blessing us & the people of DFW with access to a level
Vicente Masga
Nov 29, 2021
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Update 11/2021
Been a while but a lot has happened a few tournaments since July IBJJF Austin Open , JJWL x2, SJJIF World Para-Jiu Jitsu see the photos. Like always Professor is amazing and always in my corner on and off the mats. My wife did her first tournament my boys progressed in their jiu jitsu. And we are closing out our 1st year of jiu jitsu and 2021 competition season. If you are looking for a family activity just come by and sign up!!
Update 07/2021 over the past month I’ve dropped roughly over 30lbs. and my quality of life has drastically improved. On June 12th 2weeks after my 2 sons
Been a while but a lot has happened a few tournaments since July IBJJF Austin Open , JJWL x2, SJJIF World Para-Jiu Jitsu see the photos. Like always Professor is amazing and always in my corner on and off the mats. My wife did her first tournament my boys progressed in their jiu jitsu. And we are closing out our 1st year of jiu jitsu and 2021 competition season. If you are looking for a family activity just come by and sign up!!
Update 07/2021 over the past month I’ve dropped roughly over 30lbs. and my quality of life has drastically improved. On June 12th 2weeks after my 2 sons
Westin Vance
Nov 11, 2021
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Elise Pyon
Nov 04, 2021
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Pedro Rodriguez
Nov 03, 2021
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Alex Tie-Shue
Nov 01, 2021
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Caleb Vallotton
Oct 18, 2021
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Chris H.
Oct 08, 2021
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Michael Ritland
May 18, 2021
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I cannot stress enough how incredible this gym is. World class instruction, amazing family environment, and very structured lessons that are super comprehensive and cumulative in terms of real world application. Professor Agudo is a phenomenal teacher and has cultivated an amazing group of students. Any age, any skill level I recommend you get started here as fast as you are able to. Amazing!!
Kyme M.
Mar 07, 2021
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It's been such a great experience going to this gym with quality coaching, drills, rolls, and training. the coach is so welcoming and well renowned in the jiu-jitsu community with years of experience and multiple titles. as soon as you enter the facility you can feel it's a clean, friendly and safe environment to be and train in.
Vicente-Desiree M.
Jan 28, 2021
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Desiree M.
Jan 28, 2021
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G. L. Masana
Jun 20, 2020
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I was staying in Murphy for a week and was looking for a Jiu Jitsu Facility to train at during my stay. My sister recommended VA Academy in Wylie and I have no regrets training there during my stay. I took pretty much every class while I was there. On Thursday, I took 4 classes in a day that's how much I valued the training. Professor Vini is a great instructor and I learned a lot during my short time at his school. He takes a lot of pride making sure you understand why you are doing the technique, not just showing it. The facility is very clean and there is an easy going atmosphere. Everyone I
Scott C.
Feb 14, 2020
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I highly recommend VA Academy. I signed up being completely new to Jiu Jitsu and couldn't be happier with my decision. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but I'm glad I chose VA. Vini is a great, and very experienced black belt Jiu Jitsu instructor. The environment is very welcoming and I made a lot of progress in just a few months.
I liked it so much I also enrolled my son, and Vini is equally as good teaching kids as he is with adults.
If you're interested in BJJ I would definitely recommend VA Academy.
I liked it so much I also enrolled my son, and Vini is equally as good teaching kids as he is with adults.
If you're interested in BJJ I would definitely recommend VA Academy.
Angie S.
Aug 29, 2019
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This is an impeccably clean facility. There is enormous mat space. The mats are built up over a foam base, which reduces shock impact on the knees. I had ACL reconstruction last year, and I am able to jog, do jumping jacks, and train harder without hurting my knees.
The instruction is very good, we are moving a lot and happily training hard, working up a good sweat.
The facility is air-conditioned, there are two large, clean bathrooms, and a large waiting room with comfortable furniture & big tvs for folks waiting on family members training.
There is a weights-area. Future plans to
The instruction is very good, we are moving a lot and happily training hard, working up a good sweat.
The facility is air-conditioned, there are two large, clean bathrooms, and a large waiting room with comfortable furniture & big tvs for folks waiting on family members training.
There is a weights-area. Future plans to
Camila B.
Aug 13, 2019
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Talk about the best of the best in BJJ, here it is. Great location, brand new building and mostly important: authentic Brazilian master in JJ!! Fantastic group training daily, committed to become the best. You find classes available for all ages. I really recommend this gym and don't forget to give Vinicius, the owner, a big hug!
Marco P.
Apr 11, 2019
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If you're looking to start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; this is the place! I joined both my son and I after taking a free class. Professor Agudo personally teaches, and he is top-notch. From the get go we felt welcomed and fit right in like we had been there awhile. This is a new facility with a large mat space and very clean! Plus being part of one of the best competition teams in the world! That being said, there is absolutely no pressure to compete. I'm 52 and really like that there is a white belt class where I'm getting the attention I need at this level before I'm ready to advance