Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Portsmouth, VA

“The instructors here offer you years of experience and make sure to help you become the best martial artist you can be not to mention the rich selection of programa available to every member of the family if you are looking for a school in western br...”

“If you are thinking of signing up go there they will give you a two week trial for around 50$ and you can see for yourself and the longer you do it the more fun it gets.”

“After my military retirement I was looking for something new to challenge me both mentally and physically, and I knew from previous combatives training that BJJ was just the thing I was looking for.”

“The physical part was rough when they first started (even though they have been playing soccer 3 years prior) but now it's more mental (more like muscle memory) because there is ton to learn.”

“I'm glad to have my introduction to martial arts to have been with Impact, as they set such a high standard for everything you could ever want in a gym.”

“Kyoshi took a kid who struggled to put his clothes on the right way and led him to medals in dozens of competitions up to and including national and Junior Olympic championships.”

“With the pandemic changing the ways our kids can interact with one another this brought a sense of normal back all while keeping everyone safe by following all guidelines.”

“This facility is clean, the obstacle courses are fun, and can be slightly challenging sometimes in a good way, and it motivates my son to move forward rather than be bored with repetition.”

“I had originally visited during a summer camp, and during that camp had the pleasure of meeting the owners and discussing how my daughter had behavioral issues and that her therapist had recommended that she take martial arts to help with her ADHD.”

“Coach Clay not only teaches you hands on but there were times he and I would chat via text about jujitsu as well helping me grow not only on the mat but off as well...”

“If you are looking for detailed instructions and techniques to either sport or just want to get a good workout with their fitness kickboxing this is a great place, especially if you are completely new to the martial art world.”

“Brian Hobson Karate Studio has helped my son excel both inside and outside of the dojo; the discipline and values instilled in him here also show in his schoolwork, other sports, and his day-to-day life.”

“So, if you want to train BJJ & learn self defense but also be apart of an academy where you won't feel judged, where you can feel safe & be apart of a family - this is the place!”

“The greens run a excellent program that will help your child have discipline, self confidence, perseverance, determination, and other character necessities to succeed.”

“I appreciate the patience that the instructors have with the varying levels of students, but I also like that the students are expected to take the sport seriously and know and respect the expectations.”

“We also had a birthday party here for a 10 year old boy, and it was fantastic, the kids had a blast and were running around nonstop with activities and with the lesson provided.”

“The combined program gives children the opportunity to play with other children, the structure to complete daily homework and the discipline, character and integrity that Taekwondo teaches.”

“Our son, who has Asperger's, ADHD and Intermittent Explosive Disorder, wanted to try martial arts and we thought that the combination of physical fitness and personal delvelopment taught in Muay Thai would be perfect for him.”