06/09/2026
๐ธ๐ฅ Spring Stripe and Belt Promotion 2026 ๐ฅ๐ธ
What an incredible day at Sparks Martial Arts / SHC BJJ Team!
We were proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of all our students from both our Kids and Adult Programs. This special event included promotions to Yellow Belt, Gray Belt, Blue Belt, and Purple Belt, recognizing the commitment, discipline, and progress of our team both on and off the mats.
A special thank you to Professor Fabiano Papel for joining us and teaching a takedown technique to our kids before the promotion ceremony. It was a great learning experience and a memorable addition to an already amazing day.
Congratulations to all the students who earned new stripes and belts. Your effort and consistency continue to make our academy proud. Keep training, keep growing, and enjoy the journey!
๐ฅ OSS!
Sparks Martial Arts
๐21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (Inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
05/05/2026
Sparks Martial Arts/SHC BJJ Team is excited to invite all students and their families to our Spring Stripe & Belt Promotion 2026!
Mark your calendars and donโt forget your Gi โ we want everyone ready to celebrate this big moment together.
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Saturday, May 9, 2026
โฐ Promotion starts at 10:00 AM
๐ฅ Open Mat to follow: 11:00 AM โ 1:00 PM
Weโre looking forward to seeing everyone on the mats!
๐ 21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
05/04/2026
At the 1st stage of Virginia 2026, SHC BJJ/Sparks Martial Arts showed up in a big way! ๐ฅ
We had a massive turnout and came home with strong results: ๐ฅ 1 gold, ๐ฅ 8 silvers, and ๐ฅ 5 bronzes!
But beyond the medals, we brought something even more meaningful to the matsโunity across generations. For the first time, we had competitors as young as 5 years old all the way to athletes over 50, proving that the Jiu-Jitsu we build is truly for everyone.
Proud is an understatement. We keep growing, together, on and off the mats. Oss! ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Sparks Martial Arts
๐21720 Red Rum Dr #112 (Inside Fitwize 4 Kids)
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
01/23/2026
โ๏ธ SNOW STORM WARNING โ๏ธ
While the country braces for snow and freezing temperatures, Sparks Martial Arts stays on fire.
Cold outside.
Heat inside.
Every strike, every round, pure intensity.
Bad weather all the timeโฆ
Thatโs when discipline shows up and excuses freeze.
Snow can slow the streets,
but it never stops the grind. ๐ฅ
Sparks Martial Arts
๐43330 Junction Plazaย Suite 114
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
12/24/2025
The SHC BJJ/Sparks Martial Arts team was at the Virginia Winter 2026 with a strong, dedicated squad, proudly representing our school.
Athletes on the podium, great matches, and an incredible experience at one of the best competitions in the DMV region.
Pride says it all! ๐ฅ๐
Sparks Martial Arts
๐43330 Junction Plaza, Suite 114
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
12/11/2025
Big congratulations to our student, Nader Tawil, for proudly representing SHC BJJ/Sparks Martial Arts at the DMV Fall Championship and bringing home the gold. Your hard work, discipline, and heart showed on the mats. Weโre incredibly proud of you, Nader!
Sparks Martial Arts
๐43330 Junction Plazaย Suite 114
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
12/09/2025
๐ Fall Stripe & Belt Promotion 2025 ๐
What a truly special day for Sparks Martial Arts! This time, we held our promotion at Fitwize โ the place where it all began for us. Returning to our roots made the event even more meaningful and unforgettable. ๐ฅโจ
A huge congratulations to everyone who earned new stripes and belts โ your hard work and consistency continue to shine through every class.
Special shoutout to:
โข Keith Mccarron and Michael Zahn on earning their Blue Belts
โข Nader Tallal and Mason Chenault on earning their Grey/White Belts
And a historic moment for our academy โ we proudly promoted Richard Arden Maye, our first Black Belt under SHC BJJ/Sparks Martial Arts! ๐ค
Thank you to all the families, teammates, and coaches who make this community so special. Weโre proud of every step forward and canโt wait to see whatโs next!
Sparks Martial Arts
๐43330 Junction Plazaย Suite 114
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
09/29/2025
The Sparks BJJ team is pleased to invite all our students and their family members to our Fall Stripe & Belt Promotion 2025.
Save the date and make sure to wear your Gi!
Weโll be expecting you on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at 10:30 am!
Sparks Martial Arts
๐43330 Junction Plazaย Suite 114
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
09/27/2025
Success comes to those who show up, stay consistent, and put in the work. ๐ช๐ฅ
Thatโs exactly what one of our students did last weekend โ stepping on the mats at DMV and bringing home a silver medal while representing SHC BJJ / Sparks Martial Arts with pride. ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Now itโs your turn: every class is a chance to prepare for your own victories. Donโt wait for the next tournament to start working โ the journey begins today.
๐ Get on the mats. Stay focused. Keep building.
Sparks Martial Arts
๐43330 Junction Plaza Suite 114
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377
09/25/2025
๐๐ฅ The SHC BJJ / Sparks Martial Arts team showed up strong at the Virginia Fall 2025, held in Annandale, VA at the beginning of September โ competing with 9 athletes and bringing home 2 GOLD, 5 SILVER, and 2 BRONZE medals! ๐ช๐ฅ
Huge congratulations to all our athletes who represented with heart, discipline, and true team spirit. Every match was a win for dedication! ๐โจ
Sparks Martial Arts
๐43330 Junction Plazaย Suite 114
๐ง [email protected]
๐ (571) 210-0377