Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy

1832 Kempsville Rd suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, USA

4.9 (77 reviews)

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Brandon Wilson

If you are looking for a place to learn Brazilian Ju Jitsu, in a safe and welcoming environment, choose Brabo. The Academy offers classes throughout the day and week for hobbyists to competitors, and also has kids classes. I have been training at Brabo for almost 12 months, and have learned more than just some basic skills. It is a very welcoming place to train, within a house of Champions. Brabo Academy is a First Class institution!
Posted 8 months ago
Nadiym Gibson

I wish I could do more than five stars. Brabo academy is a positive environment & is a great place to learn & practice brazilian jujitsu . Professor Alex is a great teacher & really explains the technique and the coaches & the teammates /training partners are very friendly , supportive & welcoming . I’ve learned a lot here.i highly recommend Brabo is great experience. Good vibes & good training 🤙.
Posted 9 months ago
s m

Professor Alex is an excellent coach, passionate about training and setting a high bar for his students. Our daughter Nailah aka Cuddlebug had the privilege of cross training there in both the kids and adult classes. We highly recommend if you have children his jiu jitsu program.
Posted 9 months ago
Christopher Anderson

Brabo Academy has been an amazing place for my 6‑year‑old son to start his Jiu Jitsu journey, and it absolutely deserves 5 stars. The coaches are patient, encouraging, and great with young kids, balancing discipline with fun so he is excited to come to every class. The environment is clean, safe, and family‑friendly, and in just a short time we have already seen his confidence, focus, and coordination improve. For any parent in the Virginia Beach area looking for a high‑quality Jiu Jitsu program for a young child, Brabo Academy is highly recommended.
Posted 9 months ago
Lev Lev

Great vibe at Brabo. Mats are grippy (which I appreciate), everything’s clean, and the crew on the mat is friendly but tough. Went to Alex’s seminar couple years ago, very knowledgeable instructor. I knew him back when I was just starting out as white belt (good old “us grappling” times). Solid gym with real competitors.
Posted 1 year ago
Kimberley Buck

We had both our 4 and 7 year old here to train and they both really enjoyed it. The instructors are wonderful and the instruction given during class is clear and easy for kids to follow. We highly recommend this Academy!

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Posted 1 year ago
carlos leon

Great bjj academy

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Posted 1 year ago
Joshua Wilborne

Brabo is my favorite place on earth. It’s a family. The professor, coach's and staff are excellent and the Jiu Jitsu is high level. Join our team!

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Posted 1 year ago
Fernando Gan

Brabo Jiu Jitsu was a great first time experience getting into Jiu Jitsu! Had lots of fun rolling around, meeting new people and the overall experience! Will definitely be getting into Jiu Jitsu again in the future!

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Posted 1 year ago
Mikaela

alex was my first ever jiujitsu teacher back when UFC gym was still open. i had no idea what jiujitsu was but i quickly fell in love with it and followed alex to brabo once ufc closed. alex provides a fun but focused learning environment and has top tier dj-ing skills. i don’t train anymore but would recommend him to anyone!

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Posted 1 year ago
Ryan Hatfield

I've been training here for 2 years. Great professor and coaches. Serious JiuJitsu, chill vibes, fun environment, clean facility. Everything you could want.

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Posted 1 year ago
Jacques Corbett

Great curriculum, Great people , awesome learning environment. The coach is very knowledgeable, and he teaches the very fine details of positions and moves. He’s also hilarious. I had a great time training here. You will definitely learn a lot even in a short period time here. Would highly recommend if you’re in the area to come train here.

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Posted 1 year ago
L. Lewis

Alex is a fantastic coach and person. The atmosphere is competitive but friendly and it is not difficult to find good training partners. The gym always looks and feels clean. If you want to take your jiu jitsu to the next level while enjoying your journey, this is the spot.

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Posted 1 year ago
Howard Andrew Lucasan

Perfect for kids

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Posted 1 year ago
ルイスコナー

Brabo is an amazing gym with top-notch instruction and a awesome community. Professor Alex is a highly skilled, dedicated, and patient instructor. The gym is clean, and the training atmosphere is both safe and motivating. I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to learn or level up their skills.

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Posted 1 year ago
Jared Degan

Great instructors, friendly environment, and the cleanest BJJ gym I’ve ever come to train in. I was in town for the week and promised to introduce my sister to BJJ. Needless to say she loved it as they were very accommodating. Despite not having our own gi on hand, the Head Instructor Alex, was more than happy to let us sit in on the gi class. Top notch instruction, yet easy to jump into and follow!

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Posted 1 year ago
Shane Jones

Traveling into the Virginia Beach area for Thanksgiving Holidays. Decided to check out Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy to get a roll in. Professor Alex was extremely hospitable and welcoming. I was able to train No-Gi. The instruction in class was thorough and descriptive. Positional sparring was great. Rolled with other students great time tough team over there. If you are in the Virginia Beach area, I highly suggest contacting Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy for training or otherwise. Thank you Brabo. OSS🤙🏽

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Posted 1 year ago
Mamabear Hacheney

Brabo is by far the best Jiu-jitsu Academy in the 757. All of my kiddos train here and we love it. ❤️ I highly encourage and recommend you and your children to come train with the best.

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Posted 1 year ago
Sean Anderson

I have been training at Brabo Academy for over a year now. The environment is super welcoming for all levels.I would definitely recommend it for others. Hope to see you on the mats🤙🤙

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Posted 1 year ago
Mitchell Thayer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brabo Jiu-Jitsu Academy is hands down one of the best places to train! The coaches are incredible—super knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping you get better. On top of that, the members are super welcoming and supportive, making it feel like a real community. Whether you're just starting out or have been training for a while, this is the place to be. Can't recommend it enough!

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Posted 1 year ago
Camron Robinson

I would highly recommend brabo jiu jitsu! Wonderful atmosphere and instructors !

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Posted 1 year ago
J L

Alex is a great professor. The gym is kept clean and the training is high caliber. Great gym!

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Posted 1 year ago
Carlos Jones

It’s been a year since I started training here and it’s probably one of the best “life decisions” I’ve made. The classes are always great, mainly because of the instructors and also the people in them, from beginners to people who compete, it’s all around great energy. I couldn’t see myself training anywhere else! (Their Instagram is cool too)

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Posted 1 year ago
Cageside Mma

Outstanding BJJ Academy. Top notch instruction and an amazing youth program.

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Posted 2 years ago
Frank Castillo

If I could give Brabo Academy 15 stars I would. For some background, I've been training BJJ for a year. While traveling to Virginia to visit some family, I wanted to continue to train and found Brabo Academy. There are three things that I absolutely loved about my week training at Brabo: 1. The instruction was outstanding. I very much enjoyed the range of classes offered (from beginner to advanced), as well as the lesson format that reinforced the lessons through positional sparring. 2. I really appreciated the wide schedule. If you can only train in the mornings, the afternoons, or at night, Brabo has a class to acomodate your schedule. 3. Alex, the owner and lead instructor, and his instructors were super kind and welcoming. The people teaching at Brabo are absolutely at the top of their art and are happy to help you improve. Also, if you're a parent, Brabo Academy has a great kids program! If I ever move to Chesapeake, I'd definitely make Brabo Academy my main gym.

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Posted 2 years ago
Armour Painting

My Daughter found this place over a year ago for my grandkids. I can’t say enough about the amazing environment that is present at Brabo jiu Jitsu .I have coached youth sports for over 15 years and can say The coaching is absolutely at the highest level. For competition or self confidence take your kids here.

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Posted 2 years ago
Renne Shartle

I joined Brabo with no martial arts experience to speak of and really enjoyed being a part of the community. The people are encouraging and Alex does a great job including everyone.

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Posted 2 years ago
Eli Anderson

This place is awesome. Professor Alex and Coach Jake are very knowledgeable, great teachers, and down to earth. Everyone who walks into this place feels right at home even if you know nothing (like I did). I highly recommend this place for anyone interested in jujitsu. 10/10

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Posted 2 years ago
AJ Paine

Brabo is an amazing environment to grow and learn BJJ. My son Whitman has been studying with Professor Alex for years and loves it at Brabo.

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Posted 2 years ago
C K

I have had an amazing experience and so has my daughter with Brabo. It’s all about hard work and discipline here. If you are looking for a family ran awesome academy, this is it.

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Posted 3 years ago
Megan Loaiza

I was looking for a sport for my kid that wasn’t just organized chaos and participation trophies. Brabo is it. Professor Alex runs a tight ship with emphasis on discipline and respect. The community that comes with this place is amazing. I have loved getting to know all the parents and kids that roll with my kid. My 5 year old has really developed confidence in herself since she has been going. She is starting to understand what hard work and consistency means. It’s been amazing to watch her grow and learn and have a safe place to do that. And something like that is worth all the money in the world for your kid. They also do compete but professor never pushes someone to do it unless he thinks they are ready. Brabo academy has multiple kids that have placed in the top 3 in multiple age groups. Just further testament to how great it is. Stop looking around. Just enroll here. You won’t regret it. I cannot speak any higher of this academy.

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Posted 3 years ago
G noLi

You gotta meet this guy, Professor Alex! He is blackbelt(1 stripe). He's a very good teacher for all ages! He knows what he's doing. My 7yo daughter wasn't familiar with this type of sport before, but now, she's super loved it and she's enjoying everytime she comes to kids' class. 🤙🤙🤙

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Posted 3 years ago
hatfidd5

Professor Alex is great. Everyone who trains here is friendly. Lots of beginners and experienced people. A good range of ages too.

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Posted 3 years ago
Geoffrey Martin

Fantastic place to train jiu jitsu in Virginia Beach. Professor Alex, in addition to being an amazing technical resource for jiu jitsu on IG and BJJ Fanatics, is a welcoming and knowledgeable coach IRL. The facilities are spacious, well equipped, and clean. Brabo also boasts a friendly community of grapplers and a diverse training schedule for all ages and skill levels. Can’t recommend this spot enough for anyone looking to finally pick up the sport or continue their training.

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Posted 3 years ago
Philip Harrell

Professor Alex has been awesome for and with our kids. They train 4 days a week for an extremely reasonable price. We love the structure Jiu Jitsu has added to our day. We also love the confidence our kids are developing in what they're capable of doing.

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Posted 3 years ago
Daniel Hession Staats

Amazing school; great students, great and clean environment, and an instructor who is super knowledgeable and proficient on all BJJ techniques. Legit Black Belt. Highly recommended!

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Posted 4 years ago
Ari Christopoulos

Professor Alex, besides being a knowledgeable coach and high level competitor is an excellent person, I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone in the area looking for Jiujitsu training to check out his academy!

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Posted 4 years ago
Jim Hicks

Excellent. Legitimate high level Jiu Jitsu

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Posted 4 years ago
Clayton Phillips

Professor Alex will not disappoint! High quality battle tested instruction.

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Posted 4 years ago
Candace Warren

Professor Alex is amazing!! He really cares about his students and strives for them to be excellent, not just at jiu jitsu, but I'm life 💖 He's such a professional and I'm lucky my son has him as a professor. Keep up the great work Alex!😃

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Posted 4 years ago
Joseph Horton

I cannot overstate the quality of the Jiu Jitsu which is taught at Brabo. I have trained all over the world. Professor Alex Humen is, without a doubt, among the very best. His instruction is direct, pertinent, informed and most importantly… effective. When we moved from the LA area, I purposefully sought out a gym which would give my son an outlet that would both be fun, but also help him to develop as a leader. We have been training under Professor for 6 months and my son and I could not be more pleased. Professor Alex is a winner who develops winners and leadership in both adults and children. I recommend Brabo Jiu Jitsu Academy to anyone who is considering beginning their BJJ journey, as well as seasoned practitioners who want to hone their game to be the best it can be.

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Posted 4 years ago
Dan Vizcaino

The best jujitsu gym around. Lots of space and very fun to train at. If you’re ever in town be sure to stop by and check it out.

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Posted 4 years ago
Timothy McCary

Best bjj gym in the Hampton roads area!

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Posted 4 years ago
JaDa757

Not only is the professor extremely knowledgeable, but very beautiful as well. The people who train at brabo are some of the best I've ever met.

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Posted 4 years ago
Alexandra Cantwell

Not only a great instructor, but great people to train with on the mats as well. As far as being a female in the sport and looking for a place to train - I highly recommend Brabo!

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Posted 4 years ago
MELOIZA PORRAS

The experience at Brabo BJJ Academy is outstanding, friendly, welcoming and a very clean gym. It’s owned and ran by Professor Alex. He is great with all ages, grownups and kids! He works very hard to help students be successful with all the techniques he teaches them. At the same time ensures that they have fun and enjoy BJJ as well! I watched and witnessed the progress of my children each day. I highly recommend Brabo Academy and learn from the best! If you are new to the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you won't regret it.

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Posted 4 years ago
Jessica Trochanowski

Professor Alex Humen, owner of Brabo Academy, has been training/instructing my two sons and husband for over four years and we could not ask for a better jiu jitsu professor. He is patient, kind, understanding, strict, obedient, considerate and sometimes funny😉. His intentions are meaningful and accurate and always meant for learning and excellence. He has a passion like no other!

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Posted 4 years ago
James Archbell

A coach and professor that genuinely cares about his students on and off the mat. My son looks forward to going to class here for the challenge and progression in the sport.

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Posted 4 years ago
Mark Crews

Great place to learn. The Professor and Coaches are knowledgeable. They are also concerned about the students outside of Jiu Jitsu. The atmosphere within the academy is incredible.

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Posted 4 years ago
William Rockwell

Amazing jiu jitsu academy run by Black Belt Oleksander "Alex" Humen. Professor Humen is young, adept and highly skilled As a jiu jitsu practitioner but is a very warm, friendly and encouraging mentor and friend. He has several instructional dvds on BJJ fanatics (highly highly reccomend). If you are new - he will make jiu jitsu fun for you and accelerate your learning curve. If you're seasoned he will show you amazing techniques that will open up your thinking. I can't stress it enough If you're a student looking for a new school do not look further than Brabo.

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Posted 4 years ago