Belt promotions for kids and adults at the June 2025 grading, plus the rolling that came before them.
In June 2025 the whole academy came together for our summer grading. Students lined up on the mat, rolled hard, and then sat down to find out who was getting promoted.
In jiu-jitsu, a belt is earned over months of training, not in a single test. On grading day the new belts are tied on in front of the whole academy.
Congratulations to everyone who earned a new belt or a new stripe. See more pictures in the gallery.
The 2026 VBJJ Invitational: a full house on the matsOn August 9 the academy hosted the VBJJ Invitational. Here is the day in pictures, from the first kids division to the adult podiums.Read the story 
Kids striping day: small stripes, big smilesStripes mark progress between belts. Here is what striping day looks like for our youngest students.Read the story No experience or fitness needed. The team usually confirms within a few hours.
Before you go
No experience, no fitness level and no gi needed. Pick a class that fits your week and the team will confirm within a few hours.
Kids from age 4, adults, women-only classes and 6:30 AM sessions.
