Welcome to KOA Team!
Stafford's home for world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & classic Muay Thai kickboxing. Established 2010 in Stafford, Virginia
Stafford's home for world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & classic Muay Thai kickboxing. Established 2010 in Stafford, Virginia
KOA Team current announcements:
Date: Sunday, 9 May 2021
* Happy Mother's Day. NO 1pm NOGI session today (just for today, it's back on next week).
* The rest of this week (10-15 May) we are on our normal schedule.
* Thank you to everyone who was able to make out to this weekend's events. Congratulations to Eric for earning his black belt of more than 20 years pursuing the path. We were honored to have Master Renzo Gracie on the mats with us to welcome his long-time friend Eric to the rank of black belt.
Date: Sunday, 9 May 2021
* Happy Mother's Day. NO 1pm NOGI session today (just for today, it's back on next week).
* The rest of this week (10-15 May) we are on our normal schedule.
* Thank you to everyone who was able to make out to this weekend's events. Congratulations to Eric for earning his black belt of more than 20 years pursuing the path. We were honored to have Master Renzo Gracie on the mats with us to welcome his long-time friend Eric to the rank of black belt.
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We are located at:
50 Dunn Drive, #115, Stafford, VA 22556
-we are across the parking lot from the Stafford Home Depot; a few doors over from CiCi's Pizza-
50 Dunn Drive, #115, Stafford, VA 22556
-we are across the parking lot from the Stafford Home Depot; a few doors over from CiCi's Pizza-
At KOA Team we offer world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, classic Muay Thai instruction, and unique personalized kids programs.
We have a variety of programs for a broad range of people. We help people "change their lifestyle", "get back in shape", or "prepare for their next fight". More importantly, we are much more than a team...KOA Team is a happy family.
KOA Martial Arts is a BIG BROTHERS / Leo Dalla Association team led by BJJ Head Coach, Professor Kelly Grissom and Senior Muay Thai Instructor, Kru Miguel Marcano.
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Watch a tour of our academy here:
We have a variety of programs for a broad range of people. We help people "change their lifestyle", "get back in shape", or "prepare for their next fight". More importantly, we are much more than a team...KOA Team is a happy family.
KOA Martial Arts is a BIG BROTHERS / Leo Dalla Association team led by BJJ Head Coach, Professor Kelly Grissom and Senior Muay Thai Instructor, Kru Miguel Marcano.
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Watch a tour of our academy here:
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Do you have questions about our team?
Please stop by the academy during our business hours (click the Schedule tab above)...the absolute best way to see what KOA Team is all "about" is to stop by the academy in person.
We can also be reached through the contact form below:
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Do you have questions about our team?
Please stop by the academy during our business hours (click the Schedule tab above)...the absolute best way to see what KOA Team is all "about" is to stop by the academy in person.
We can also be reached through the contact form below:
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Sometimes this form will return a failure message; rest assured, we will receive your message once you click "submit". If you receive a failure message, you do not need to re-submit.
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Thank you for considering KOA Martial Arts as your martial arts and fitness training home. KOA Martial Arts is also known as just "KOA Team". “KOA” is Hawaiian for “warrior”; in Hawaiian, KOA can also mean brave, bold, or fearless. Professor Kelly chose the name KOA not only because of its meaning but also because of his close affiliation with Relson Gracie (Jiu Jitsu) in Hawaii. Additionally, when Professor Kelly was a Marine, he served with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines (2/3) in Afghanistan; the Battalion’s call sign was then, and still is, KOA.
In honor of all of the warriors that have brought us the modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle, the Muay Thai 'Way', and in honor of the warriors of 2/3, our Stafford, VA team proudly carries the "KOA" name.
At KOA Team we strive to develop warriors. Warriors are responsible citizens who possess martial characteristics, constantly seek self-improvement, and seek to improve those around them, their community, and their society. Warriors lead by example and understand that one must commit to something greater than oneself.
Again, welcome to KOA Martial Arts in Stafford, VA. We hope you choose KOA Team to start your BJJ, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, or fitness journey. If you are already part of the team, thank you for making KOA Team your home. Remember, there is no “endstate” when pursuing the martial way. It is akin to walking a path, not reaching a destination. “Enjoy the walk.”
Sincerely,
Professor Kelly
Thank you for considering KOA Martial Arts as your martial arts and fitness training home. KOA Martial Arts is also known as just "KOA Team". “KOA” is Hawaiian for “warrior”; in Hawaiian, KOA can also mean brave, bold, or fearless. Professor Kelly chose the name KOA not only because of its meaning but also because of his close affiliation with Relson Gracie (Jiu Jitsu) in Hawaii. Additionally, when Professor Kelly was a Marine, he served with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines (2/3) in Afghanistan; the Battalion’s call sign was then, and still is, KOA.
In honor of all of the warriors that have brought us the modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle, the Muay Thai 'Way', and in honor of the warriors of 2/3, our Stafford, VA team proudly carries the "KOA" name.
At KOA Team we strive to develop warriors. Warriors are responsible citizens who possess martial characteristics, constantly seek self-improvement, and seek to improve those around them, their community, and their society. Warriors lead by example and understand that one must commit to something greater than oneself.
Again, welcome to KOA Martial Arts in Stafford, VA. We hope you choose KOA Team to start your BJJ, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, or fitness journey. If you are already part of the team, thank you for making KOA Team your home. Remember, there is no “endstate” when pursuing the martial way. It is akin to walking a path, not reaching a destination. “Enjoy the walk.”
Sincerely,
Professor Kelly
KOA TEAM MISSION STATEMENT:
We aim to develop responsible, self-aware, citizen-warriors, through the study, training, and practice of reality-based martial arts.
We believe that studying traditional martial arts values, ethics, and discipline - through disciplined training - improves peoples' lives.
We strive to improve peoples' lives through training, with a focus on the practical and effective self-defense techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and traditional Muay Thai kickboxing.
We strive towards this goal as a team, in a friendly, relaxed, safe environment that welcomes all who aspire to the same goals and wish to experience the martial way.
We aim to develop responsible, self-aware, citizen-warriors, through the study, training, and practice of reality-based martial arts.
We believe that studying traditional martial arts values, ethics, and discipline - through disciplined training - improves peoples' lives.
We strive to improve peoples' lives through training, with a focus on the practical and effective self-defense techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and traditional Muay Thai kickboxing.
We strive towards this goal as a team, in a friendly, relaxed, safe environment that welcomes all who aspire to the same goals and wish to experience the martial way.