At the Virginia Beach Academy of Martial Arts, FSG has been a work in progress. Starting with Mr. Varner’s background in Judo that he started in Japan in 1977, to the influx of Russian techniques from Andrei Tishankov (former all European Sambo champion). Team VBAMA combines the most effective aspects of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, American Wrestling, Russian Sambo, & Japanese Judo.

Class Emphasis

In a normal class we emphasize takedowns, throws, pins, mat work, chokes, and joint locks to cause your partner to surrender before injury occurs. We train in T shirts & shorts, wrestling boots are optional. Large classes are split into experience levels for learning expediency.

Instructors:

William Varner - 3rd Degree Black Belt in Russian Sambo. Holds purple belt in Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu. Won Gold medal at the 2000 International Jiu-jitsu Championships in Raleigh NC.

Carlos Parker & Terrell Parker - Both have 1st Degree Black Belts in Russian Sambo Both have trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Submission Grappling for 10+ years

Chris Clayton - 1st Degree Black belt in Japanese Judo and Russian Sambo

Chris Grider - Purple Belt: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Russian Sambo

Introductory Offer

$100 includes:
* One month of unlimited access to grappling classes
* Registration Fees

(Beginner classes & training times are on Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays 7-8pm & Saturday 12-1:30 PM)

Call us at (757) 468-6488 for more information.