Virginia Beach · Virginia
Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
434 Newtown Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
About Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu in Virginia Beach teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing, led by UFC veteran and third-degree BJJ black belt Mackens Semerzier. The academy is a member of the Luiz Palhares Jiu-Jitsu Association, headed by 8th-degree red-and-white belt Luiz Palhares, who was promoted to black belt in 1984 by Rickson Gracie and Helio Gracie. Programmes are split into youth BJJ (ages 5-13), adult BJJ and Thai boxing, with a free first class.
Pricing
Memberships
First class free; the youth program's first week is free.
Programs
- Gi
- No-Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
Weekly Schedule
Full schedule →Instructors
Lineage: Luiz Palhares
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu offer gi or no-gi classes?+
Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu?+
The head instructor is Mackens Semerzier, a black belt with lineage through Luiz Palhares.
Does Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu offers a dedicated program for children.