BOA BJJ Academy

BOA BJJ Academy in Mechanicsville, Virginia, brings together over three decades of combined martial arts experience under a team dedicated to quality instruction. The school operates as an affiliate of Abmar Barbosa Jiu Jitsu Academy Association from Vienna, VA, and maintains official registration with the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). The name "BOA," meaning "good" in Portuguese, reflects the academy’s aim to cultivate positive growth in both students and instructors through disciplined training. Classes cover Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai Kickboxing, each led by instructors with relevant ranks and backgrounds. Dan Staats, a black belt in BJJ, oversees much of the gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu curriculum, including fundamentals and kids’ classes divided by age groups. Judo fundamentals are taught by Cameron Landis, a brown belt in judo, while Muay Thai kickboxing is instructed by Grayson Mullins, a black belt also versed in judo. The schedule includes private lessons and open mat sessions, allowing students to drill techniques and spar in a less structured setting. The academy’s facility at 8324 Bell Creek Road is wheelchair accessible, supporting diverse student needs. Training emphasizes active drilling, sparring, and endurance development, with programs designed for adults and children alike. By offering multiple martial arts disciplines under one roof, BOA BJJ Academy provides a place where practitioners can build skills across grappling and striking arts within a consistent coaching framework.

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