My son and I take classes here and it's been great! The staff is always attentive and polite…read more The instructor is fun, knowledgeable, and supportive. Free classes are offered which is the way I got started. I find the curriculum interesting and engaging. Great atmosphere!

What a great place to learn martial arts. We are a caring staff and well-trained instructors. I…read morehave had the chance to be in front of many instructors and school staff and they are among some of the best. They also offer a variety of programs. Adult most martial arts Children's classes Afterschool and summer camp programs If you get a chance go by and try out a class it won't cost you a penny. Then you can see for yourself how fun and beneficial training can be. You will be able to benefit not only from the physical training but they're very deep philosophical training as well. There are many schools that take the time to teach life skills. So please do yourself a favor check it out

Hot Sweaty and smells like bleach…read more Eric Burdo has run this joint for almost ten years; don't be fooled by his youth or casual demeanor, he is a PROFESSIONAL. He's one of Richmond's longest standing black belts, and instructor to several of the guys that now run their own schools. ROOTS! There are more high ranking guys training here than anywhere else in town. There's also a large student body and plenty of training partners at all times.

I've been attending this academy for a little over two years. In that time, I've been extremely…read morepleased with my experience here. The students and instructors are welcoming and dedicated, and work very hard to make sure everyone feels comfortable. Richmond BJJ covers both self-defense and sport jiu jitsu applications. They also offer muay thai classes which I do not have experience with, but that seem to be well-attended. This gym is extremely female friendly. It can be nerve wracking to come into a male-dominated gym, but not once has any student or instructor made me feel unwelcome or uncomfortable. Liz occasionally hosts women's classes that are great for building relationships with other women in jiu jitsu. Not only that, but it's amazing to be able to consistently train with a woman who is as knowledgeable about jiu jitsu as Liz. She can speak to many questions that women and/or smaller people might have about using technique over strength to defend yourself against a larger opponent. Excellent school all around!

I was in Richmond visiting my sister and wanted to get some training in while I was up there. I…read moreusually train in Miami, so I reached out to Mongrel BJJ through their website just to see if I could drop in. Frank actually called me himself and we started texting from there. He made it easy and told me to come by. When I showed up, JB took care of me right away. He gave me a full tour and made me feel like I had been there before. The space really impressed me. Two large mat areas with plenty of room to move, heavy bags set up, and a full strength and conditioning area in the back. They even have a massage therapist right next door. It is honestly one of the nicest setups I have seen. JB ran the class I attended and he stood out immediately. Super personable, remembered my name, and just had that easygoing presence that puts people at ease. You can tell he has a deep well of experience, but he carries it in a grounded way. He represents what you hope to find in the jiu jitsu community. The training environment was great. Everyone was friendly, joking around, and still serious about getting better. I never felt out of place or pressured. The adult gi class had a good mix of skill levels, and the techniques we worked on were practical with smart variations that I can actually use. After the instruction we got some solid rounds in and I left feeling like I had a real session, not just a drop in workout. What really stood out to me was that the day after I trained, Frank texted me to ask how everything went. That meant a lot. It showed me they are not just running classes, they actually care about the people who walk through the door. I will absolutely be back the next time I am in Richmond. Whether you are brand new or have been training for years, this is a place where you can grow and enjoy the process.

If you want a family atmosphere this is the place to be. The kids the kids Brazilian jiu jitsu…read moreclasses are outstanding the coaches take their time to teach your children the right way of doing things. JB the owner and main instructor is a great leader and wants everybody to grow in the sport of Brazilian jiu jitsu and you will do whatever it takes to help you along your journey. What better way to release your negative energy in such a positive place. My daughter and I go there for a few years now and love the vibe that this place presents. Thank you JB, Chris, Nick, Tim, the awesome twins, sorry if I'm forgetting the other and storages names just so many to list. I can't say enough about this place it makes me feel as I'm home.IZZO

great vibe - students were very welcoming and respectful to someone who doesn't train there on a…read moreregular basis Head instructor is very conscientious and very willing to help If you are looking for Gracie Combatives, Gracie Bullyproof or the Master Cycle curriculum , I would endorse this place without hesitation

Kids class unimpressive. Too much time spent sitting around having discussions. My child was very…read morebored. Instructor uses her pre-teen children to practice techniques with class and neither advises on proper execution. The oldest prefers to admire his reflection in the windows. Rates are cheaper than most martial arts school but if you ask me it's a waste of money.

If you have kids wanting some type of martial arts, look no further. Sifu Julia (the owner and main…read moreteacher) is AMAZING!!! My son started taking at age 4. He's 6 now and adores it. He goes 3 times a week and loves earning the patches and graduating to a new T-shirt level each semester. He's gained so much awareness of his body and a calm sense of concentration I never knew kids could obtain. We had his 5th birthday party there, and the moms all commented on how they'd never been to such a quiet, yet clearly enjoyed bday party before. Sifu (teacher in Chinese) is truly gifted with the kids. She can wrangle a rowdy group of kids and snake charm them (or something) into performing complex choreography together and respecting each classmate. We should all be so lucky to have this experience one day with our peers...

I've been taking classes at the downtown Moy Yat academy of Kung Fu for about two years now. I've…read morelost weight and my balance is noticeably better. I'm a student of Sifu Stuart Zeno, and I have learned much Kung from him.

Best place to train BJJ and MMA in RVA…read more Two great instructors, several VERY awesome students, and a great facility. I pity tha fool who don't train at Yamasaki Mechanicsville!

This place has some great instructors but, I would not recommend this place due to the owner. He…read morecan make the experience awkward and has more focus on money then making sure your training experience is quality. Had to end my contract due to a move. tThe owner over charged my account for an additional 3 months, when I called him he used profanity and ended the call by hanging up on me. Still with no resolution.

My son has been going here almost a year. My son has some emotional and behavioral issues. For the…read moremost part things were okay. At one point, I got charged almost $400 for something that wasn't mine with the phone number for the chesterfield location. They finally got it refunded days later but can not tell me what happened. In the fall I lost my job and when I explained I'd have to temporarily shut off service they still wanted me to pay for at least two weeks even though I had no income. They said that was an exception they were making because it's normally 30 days. The icing on the cake came when today my son returned for the first time in almost a month due to issues at school and being sick from a new medication. Apparently he wasn't wanting to participate and master Bain decided to try and get him in to the office. In her words they were wrestling and he slammed his head on the floor. She then got him in the office and from her description of events, antagonized him. The whole time I'm on the phone with her while I'm at work, she's screaming so loud my coworkers can hear her across the room and I did not have her on speaker phone. I had not raised my voice once. I said that since she was kicking my son out of the program permanently I'd be getting a refund. At first she refused then finally said she'd have a check for me but continued to scream. If my child needs to come home for bad behavior, fonlline. However in the year my child has gone hear we've never done anything to warrant a response like this. Be more professional when handling interactions like this. I will never recommend this place to anyone because Master Bane clearly can't control her temper or her hands. Oh, and had she talked to me first, she'd know my son has PTSD due to his pre k teacher dislocating his elbow from jerking him across the room. So that really only made the situation worse.

This martial arts school is a home away from home for me the staff and instructors are incredible…read moreand the students are like a family togeather

John is an incredible instructor…read more Whether you have multiple disciplines of Martial Arts under your belt or Wing Chun would be your first; you will be challenged and learn a lot from Wing Chun and East West.

I've trained wing chun at two other schools and this is by far the best. I've been coming for a…read moreyear and a half now and strongly recommend it. John is a fantastic teacher who breaks things down to be simple and step-by-step without being overwhelming, including sparring, and is available for questions and feedback anytime. The members are from diverse backgrounds and the attitude here is relaxed, supportive, and fun--the perfect balance of competitive and cooperative. I think there's a right style for everyone, and if you think wing chun kung fu might be yours, come in for a free lesson and see for yourself.