Welcome To Brabo Jiu Jitsu.
A focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy where discipline, technical excellence, and community come together to help every student grow on and off the mats.
An All-Ages BJJ Academy Built On Mental Toughness
Brabo Academy is an all-ages Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach. Founded by Professor Oleksandr "Alex" Humen in 2022, we teach the tenets of mental toughness and hard work.
Whether you're stepping on the mats for the very first time or chasing your next competition win, our expert-led intro classes remove the guesswork and help you progress with confidence from day one.
Discipline
Structure and respect on every mat, for every age.
Hard Work
Real effort, real reps, real progress — no shortcuts.
Community
A crew that's tough on the mat and has your back off it.
Find Your Program
From three-year-old Tiny Ninjas to competition-ready adults — every Brabo program meets you exactly where you are.
Adult BJJ
Gi & No-Gi for fitness, competition, or community. All skill levels welcome.
Explore Program →Youth BJJ & Wrestling
Our fastest-growing program — fundamentals to competition in a high-energy room.
Explore Program →Little Grapplers
Kids learn the fun and competition of BJJ in a safe, expertly coached environment.
Explore Program →Tiny Ninjas
Foundational technique through play — building discipline, confidence, and coordination.
Explore Program →Real Competitors. Real Teaching.
Grippy, clean mats. A crew that's friendly off the mat and tough on it — with expert instruction that scales from your first white-belt class to advanced no-gi rounds.
Beginner Friendly
Zero experience required. Our intro classes start you from step one.
Gi & No-Gi
A structured curriculum with clear progression for every level.
Real Community
A genuine crew — from first-timers to active competitors.
Whole Family
Programs for every age, 3 and up, training together.
Your First Class
In Three Moves.
Book Online
Hit "Claim Your Free Class" and fill out the quick form — under a minute.
Pick Your Time
Choose the class and pick a date and time that fits your schedule.
Show Up & Roll
Get email and SMS confirmation, then step on the mats. That's it.
Don't Take Our Word For It.
Great vibe at Brabo. Mats are grippy, everything's clean, and the crew on the mat is friendly but tough. Went to Alex's seminar couple years ago — very knowledgeable instructor. Solid gym with real competitors.
Brabo Academy has been an amazing place for my 6-year-old son to start his Jiu Jitsu journey. The coaches are patient, encouraging, and great with young kids — balancing discipline with fun. Clean, safe, and family-friendly. Highly recommended.
If you're looking for a place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a safe and welcoming environment, choose Brabo. Classes throughout the day for hobbyists to competitors, plus kids classes. A First Class institution — a house of Champions!
Great gym, great staff and great atmosphere. I have two daughters that have been training here for over a year and a half. The professors have helped grow their skills, confidence and attitudes! Highly recommended.
I wish I could do more than five stars. Brabo is a positive environment and a great place to learn brazilian jiu jitsu. Professor Alex is a great teacher and really explains the technique. Good vibes and good training.
I recently joined after visiting while traveling, and now that I've moved here it's amazing to find such a welcoming, professional community. The coaching has been excellent — detailed and patient. A gym where I feel I'll continue to grow!
Brabo Jiu-Jitsu Academy is hands down one of the best places to train! The coaches are incredible — knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping you get better. It feels like a real community. Can't recommend it enough!
Find Us On
The Mats.
- Address1832 Kempsville Road, Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
- Call(757) 777-8240
- HoursMon–Sat · morning & evening · Open Mat Saturday
Step On The Mats.
Limited intro spots this month. No experience needed — just show up and roll at the #1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Virginia Beach.