Change Your Child’s Life
At Kogaion Academy in Arlington, VA, we don’t just teach martial arts. We help kids build real confidence, focus, and resilience. Our youth program is one of the only in Northern Virginia to offer both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, giving your child the full foundation of modern grappling:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu develops problem-solving under pressure, body awareness, and the skill to defend and escape from the ground.
Judo builds explosive movement, balance, and the ability to take down or control a standing opponent.
Together, these arts teach kids how to stay calm, think strategically, and respond with control not just in training, but in life.
Our Programs
All of our kids programs are led by certified black belts. Both Coach Victor and Coach Beatrice were athletes growing up in various youth sport programs and know what its like to train like a kid while juggling school and other extracurricular activities. We’re looking forward to get to know you and your kid’s goals!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Observing: You are welcome to observe the class from our lobby! We also encourage you to join the adult's classes many of which happen concurrently with our kids classes across the hall :) Many parents who train have said that they have bonded more with their kids over common goals and activities.
Age requirement: If you child is younger than 5 and is interested in joining, please bring them for a trial class and we can assess their readiness on a case to case basis. If your child is 13 or older, we encourage them to join the adult class.
How to stripes and belt promotions work?
Jiu-Jitsu: Every new student starts at white belt and will earn stripes and belts based on their attendance, effort and technical progression. It generally takes 2-3 month per stripe in the early stages of this program and around 8-12 months to go from white belt to grey & white belt. It normally takes one year to go from grey & white belt to grey belt. Parents can also ask the program's instructors for more guidance on the promotion system if needed.
Judo: Every new student starts at white belt and will be promoted by belt based on attendance, effort and technical progression. It generally takes 8 months to 1 year to go from white to yellow belt. Parents can also ask the program's instructors for more guidance on the promotion system if needed.