VA Academy Jiu Jitsu | Fitness

Training Schedule:

- Flexible scheduling implied by "START TRIAL"

- Daily classes, 6 days a week (specifically at VA Academy)

- Classes available for gi and nogi training

- Fundamentals class for beginners and Advanced class for improvement at VA Academy

- Skill Levels:

- All skill levels welcome, regardless of age or experience

- Private instruction options for adult and kids programs

- Emphasis on technique development and sparring (Intermediate level)

- Competition preparation and strategy (Advanced level)

- Training Intensity:

- Safe grappling techniques with a strong focus on cerebral workout

- Beginners' instruction in Fundamentals class at VA Academy

- Facilities & Amenities:

- Multiple training areas, warm-up spaces for strength and endurance building

- Open mat available for all belt ranks or ages without fees to members

- Locker rooms, shower facilities, private instruction availability (VA Academy)

- State-of-the-art equipment at VA Academy

- Pricing & Membership:

- Trial membership options available; details vary by academy

- Free trial classes with uniforms in some academies

- No drop-in or mat fees for trials and Open Mat sessions

- Unique Aspects/Features:

- Checkmat affiliation with a successful competition team, including national and international titles

- Regular hosting of "The Mundials" by VA Academy

- Introduction classes for beginners at some academies

- Daily evaluation based on attendance, effort level, and technique comprehension at VA Academy

- Free uniform included with certain trial offers

- IBJJF graduation system adherence with belt stripe recognition at milestones (VA Academy)

- Open Mat training allowing specific trouble areas to be worked on in a non-instructed format at VA Academy