# Checkmat / VA Academy > Wylie, United States ## Overview **Name:** Checkmat / VA Academy **Description:** VA Academy was founded in January 2019 by Professor Vinicius Agudo in Wylie, Texas. As a proud Checkmat affiliate academy, VA Academy is focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle through the teaching of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to children and adults of all ages and skill levels in Wylie and surrounding communities. The academy emphasizes not only the sport and competition aspects of BJJ but also the traditional values of martial arts including respect, humility, loyalty, friendship, and self-defense. VA Academy focuses on the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of students in a safe, clean, and friendly, family-like environment. Professor Vinicius Agudo is a Third Degree Black Belt under Leo Vieira and leads the instruction at VA Academy. Professor Agudo started training in 2003 at age 15 in São Paulo, Brazil under former UFC contender and World Champion Gabriel "Napão" Gonzaga, who awarded him his black belt in 2013. As a competitor, Agudo has achieved remarkable success including 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. He moved to Dallas in 2016 and permanently settled in Wylie to pursue his dream of opening his own academy. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 709 Business Way Suite 110 Wylie, VA 79058, United States **Phone:** (214) 501-4437 **Email:** contact@vabjj.com **Website:** https://www.vabjj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vabjjtx - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vabjjtx ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:15 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 8:15 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:15 PM - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:15 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 7:15 PM - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Vinicius Agudo Silva - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Professor Agudo started training in 2003 at 15 years of age in São Paulo, Brazil under former UFC contender and World Champion Gabriel 'Napão' 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. After traveling between Brazil and the US, Vinicius moved to Dallas in 2016 and settled permanently in Wylie to open VA Academy in January 2019. ## Programs ### Adult Gi Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Beginner-friendly gi program focusing on fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and principles **Classes:** ### Adult Gi Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced gi training for experienced practitioners **Classes:** ### Adult No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-gi grappling classes for all levels **Classes:** ### Big Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 9-13 **Classes:** ### Little Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 6-8 **Classes:** ### Tiny Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children ages 3-5 **Classes:** ### Homeschool BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Daytime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for homeschool children ages 6-13 **Classes:** ### Kids Competition Training **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Competition-focused training for kids **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/virginia/wylie/checkmat-va-academy)