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

Family friendly learning environment for the entire family. Self defense class for kids and adults.read more

Practical self-defense for people who want to protect themselves without investing in years of…read moreuseless training and ancient spirituality. Kenpo Richmond is not your traditional martial arts school. There are no katas to mantras to memorize. They specialize in teaching simplistic principals, techniques and body mechanics to avoid and or deal with potential life threatening situations.

Great School!! If you're looking for self-defense training with a no-nonsense approach, check out…read moreKenpo Richmond & Martial Arts. Classes cover various themes and keep a steady pace throughout (You will get a workout). They are very hands-on; but controlled. While bumps and bruises happen, everyone takes good care of each other. Sensei McClure and the senior students really take the time to teach to the ability and personality of each student. Personally, I can never get enough of Kenpo Richmond and the "Tribe."

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.

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.

Grand Master Ko is awesome! Our 5 year old loves taekwondo and often practices on us. Master Ko is…read moreso great with the kids.

From the owner: K-top martial arts grand opening Free Private Lesson and…read more$10 for two weeks classes with uniform don't miss this event

I consider it an honor and a privilege to be a student of Grandmaster Dong's teachings. I started…read moretaking classes because my daughter was, and I thought it might be good for my health and fitness. Initially, during my first class, I remember thinking, "nope, this is not for me!" I felt way too uncoordinated and clumsy to do any of it. But I was encouraged to hear from the other students that they felt that way at first too, but then they started to get the hang of it. And so I kept coming back and I got the hang of it too. Eventually, my husband, our daughter and I all earned our first-degree blacks belt from Grandmaster Dong's School. Our daughter got hers first, when she was 16. And the confidence she gained from her sticking it out, even when she didn't feel like it and accomplishing her goal--and honoring her commitment--was life-changing for her. I use what I've learned from my training in every day life. I have become much stronger and my balance is much improved, and I move around much more efficiently and am quick on my feet. My reflexes are faster. I have also had use my skills to actually defend myself recently, and I was able to do so effectively and automatically, without hesitation. Everyone needs to know how to defend themselves, especially women. But what I have gained from training goes far beyond the utility of self-defense. I'm stronger overall mentally and physically. One example is last summer-my husband and I decided to take a surfing lesson. He was 50 and I was 48. Surfing is not easy! It requires a significant amount of strength and stamina to pop up, balance and stand (or crouch) and actually stay upright and ride a wave. Well I was able to do it on my first attempt. If I had not been doing martial arts regularly, there's no way I would have been able to get myself up on the board at all, let alone remain upright all the way to the shore without breaking a hip. Unfortunately I wasn't able to do it again after that. Beginner's Luck? Most likely. But I know I definitely had the strength because of the years of training at Grandmaster Dong's. One of the best decisions I've ever made was to come here.

Both our son and daughter attend Dong's Karate. They have grown so much through these classes…read more There is not only an expectation to learn and understand the taekwondo forms and philosophy but to also become caring, empathic human beings, embrace discipline and build self-confidence. What a well rounded program.

Robert Brands is my Muay Thai instructor with a strong background in martial arts and an all around…read moregreat coach! I am 71 and Robert has broght me back to life!

This gym is fantastic. The coaches make you feel so comfortable and assists with every…read moreinteraction. It's basically a small personal training group. Classes are never more than 12 people so you really get personal attention. It's weight training and cardio for a total of 45 mins. I keep going back because of the people. It's a great community. I love it. I cannot believe I actually go to the gy

I highly recommend CSC RVA for martial arts training. I moved here about 3 years ago and absolutely…read moreenjoy training here. The staff is amazing. Everyone is so supportive. I'm in the best shape of my life.

I started my martial arts journey as a kid with TKD (like so many) and returning to it as an adult…read morewas in my mind an uphill battle. Instead of just finding a place to train, I have found a new family on and off the mat. I recommend this facility to anyone because of the vast variety of styles being offered and the expertise from the instructors. We leave our problems at the door and walk out better people.

I've attended 3 drop in classes so far and have absolutely loved the workouts! The owners, Trey and…read moreRyan, are so welcoming and won't pressure you into anything you're not comfortable with. I have lower back issues and Ryan has helped me modify and adjust to meet my needs but still ensure I'm pushing myself. It's a supportive and fun atmosphere and will be sure to get your endorphins going. Highly recommend this gym!

Great gym! Dropped in while working in Richmond. So warm and welcoming. Good programming and…read moreplentiful equipment. Owner Trey is so nice as are Coaches Ryan and Mercy.