WELCOME TO VA ACADEMY JIU-JITSU! WYLIE’S NUMBER 1 RATED BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY
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.
OUR PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
KIDS PROGRAMS
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
ABOUT US
VA Academy Jiu-Jitsu was founded in January 2019 by Vinicius Agudo.
VA Academy Jiu-Jitsu 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 Jiu-Jitsu not only emphasizes the sport and competition aspects of the sport but also the traditional values of Jiu Jitsu and martial arts. Those values instilled over time between instructor and pupil—include: respect, humility, loyalty, friendship, and of course, self-defense.
We focus on the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students in a safe, clean, and friendly, family-like environment.
We invite you to come and learn the art of Jiu-Jitsu!
Unlock Your Potential
Discover the Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu
Self-Defense
Learn practical self-defense techniques that empower you to protect yourself and others confidently.
Mental Health
Boost your mental well-being through discipline, focus, and a supportive community.
Physical Fitness
Enhance your strength, flexibility, and endurance while having fun and staying active.
Community Support
Join a welcoming community that motivates and supports you throughout your journey.
SCHEDULE
At VA Academy Jiu-Jitsu, we make it easy for you to find the perfect time to train and grow in your Jiu-Jitsu journey. Our flexible schedule offers classes for all ages and skill levels, so you can choose the sessions that best fit your routine whether you’re balancing work, school, or family life.
Take a look at our class schedule and plan your next training session today. Find the time that works for you, show up on the mats, and let’s keep progressing together!
INSTRUCTORS
professor agudo
Professor Agudo started training in 2003 at 15 years of age in Sao Paulo, Brazil under former UFC contender and World Champion Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga, which would award Vinicius his black belt later in 2013. As a colored belt training in Brazil, Vinicius had great success in the sport medalling in the state circuit numerous times while also reaching the podium at the Brazilian Nationals and South American Championship.
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In 2007, Vinicius traveled to the United States for the first time to compete in the IBJJF World No-Gi Championship in California as a purple belt. After this experience, in order to chase his dream of opening his own academy, Vinicius would travel between Brazil and the US while teaching and competing in multiple BJJ and MMA competitions in New England and Brazil. Vinicius moved to Connecticut in 2014, in order to teach and train with Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa while expanding his network and continuing to evolve and grow in the sport. After a few months Vinicius decided to go California to take advantage of a great opportunity to keep chasing his dreams and continue training and teaching in San Francisco. After travelling the country competing and refereeing for the IBJJF, Vinicius would move to Dallas in 2016 and settle permanently in Wylie.
Agudo is a Third Degree Black Belt under Leo Vieira and an IBJJF American National Champion, 2-time IBJJF Pan Ams medalist, multiple time IBJJF Open Champion, Metamoris Veteran, 6 Time Fight2Win Winner and Kasai Pro Winner.