Dominion Kids Martial Arts · Manassas, Virginia
Meet the coaches behind your child’s progress.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai instruction built around real skills, encouragement, and a welcoming place for young students to grow.
Experienced teachers. A positive place to learn.
Our instructors guide kids with clear, age-appropriate coaching that helps them develop confidence, focus, coordination, and respect. Every child can begin with no prior martial arts experience.
Head BJJ Instructor
Bill Nagle
Bill began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2008 and earned his blue, purple, and brown belts under David Trader. He continued training with Leo Dalla and received his black belt in 2016. Known for technical precision and a clear, conceptual teaching style, Bill holds a third-degree black belt.
Kids BJJ Instructor
Michelle Welti
Michelle has trained jiu-jitsu since 2007 and is one of the region’s most accomplished competitors. In 2014, she was the IBJJF’s #1-ranked female blue belt in the world. She now holds a second-degree black belt and helps young students build strong fundamentals.
Muay Thai Instructor
Jose Marquez
Jose began as a boxer before discovering Muay Thai. With more than 12 years of training alongside some of the area’s best coaches and fighters, he helps students build practical striking skills, confidence, conditioning, and self-defense ability.
BJJ Instructor
Josh Petty
Josh leads Dominion’s fundamentals program. He has trained with the academy since the beginning and holds a black belt. His approachable teaching style makes core techniques clear and useful for students at every starting point.
Ready to meet the team in person?
Try Kids BJJ and Kids Muay Thai free for 30 consecutive days from your first class.