My grandson has been attending for a good while now and his love for this class is ever growing…read more Despite recently learning he has mild asthma he still wants to attend he pushes through because he enjoys the class so much. His instructors push him and he has learned not to take it personally they see the best in him and want to help him bring it out. He will be testing again this Friday for his blue belt he's so excited. David is on the spectrum and he has lots of struggles they just don't show much when he's here. This place has been a real positive experience for all of us.

My son loves karate! He likes his instructors and has learned so much since starting. My son…read moreattends karate at the Yorktown Dojo! The dojo is in a convenient area and close to our home, the hours of the classes are great and convenient as well.

My daughter is only 3years old and has only been to a few classes and already learning so much. In…read moresuch a short time I can already see a difference in her self confidence and behavior.. Sensei Amy has a way of keeping the kids attention and complimenting them when they are doing well! The evenings after Karate my daughter comes home and tries to teach me some of her moves! It's an amazing feeling as a mom to see something have such a positive impact in such a short time!

This the most amazing place to have a child's birthday party! My 6 year old daughter has never…read moreexperienced any martial arts, but no experience is needed. Amy and her team Of people were excellent host! They managed to keep 18 6 and 7 year olds engaged for two hour. I was do pleased with how they managed their class and the party! I look forward to my daughter becoming a student at Greens'

This centrally located dojo is a real find! Ninth degree black belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate (with…read moremultiple black belts in other 'martial' arts), Dr. Frank Hargrove is my Sensei and personal friend. At THE DOJO - men, women, and children, alike, can learn effective self-defense techniques, confidence, self-respect, and respect for others. Come in, and schedule a FREE lesson, and tell "Hanshi" that Blaine Rowe sent you!

An iconic trailblazer in the world of karate. His insight and instruction are rarely paralleled…read more Spending close to 10 years of his life in Okinawa and Tokyo, Japan just to study the art of karate, you will benefit from his pilgrimage. This is authentic karate that is taught in Japan. With over 50 years in the martial arts world you want this man on your resume.

Excellent instructor Has great attitude,work with each…read more child with respect easly to get along with. My son love the class.

I highly recommend the Yorktown location. I love this location because I feel it's more of a…read morebuilding up confidence environment with a balance of discipline in mind. I do not care to go to the Hampton location. Certain coaches I feel the delivery of instruction is about being in power instead of genuinely teaching and building their students up. I am very pro discipline and teem building being prior military....our kids need discipline! I understand expecting discipline and helping the next generation not be so soft. It's why I signed my kid up for Karate. But with leadership, there comes balance in leading without being so power hungry. Some of the talking down to students is not necessary. Expectations to do their best is necessary but some need to work on their delivery to get the level of respect they feel they deserve. To lead you must know when to fallow.

Great Karate school - give new private lessons and the Lock Ins - my grand kids favorite.read more

Great vibes. Fantastic instructors, nearly all hold black belt. Teammates are respectful at all…read morelevels. Affiliated with Diego Bispo.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been a part of my life for 5 years now, and I am near earning my purple…read morebelt. During this time, I have traveled around to various gyms, learning from many blackbelts and training with many different people. With that, I can say that Breakaway Jiu-Jitsu is one of my favorite locations to train at. I trained here for about 12 hours during my 2 weeks visit to the Newport News area, and I have much to say about this awesome gym.  If you're searching for a jiu-jitsu gym that combines top-notch instruction, a welcoming community, and a commitment to personal growth, Breakaway Jiu-Jitsu is the gym for you. The instructors here are nothing short of exceptional. Their expertise is evident, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to teach complex techniques in a clear, accessible way. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you'll find their guidance both insightful and encouraging. They're always willing to take the time to address individual questions and provide personalized feedback. The atmosphere at Breakaway Jiu-Jitsu is incredibly supportive. It's clear that everyone from the seasoned black belts to the new white belts shares a common goal of mutual respect and improvement. The camaraderie is evident, and the positive energy makes every class enjoyable, no matter how challenging. Additionally, the facilities are exceptional. The mats are clean, well-maintained, and spacious enough to accommodate all levels of training. At one point, there looked to be about 16 students rolling on the mats. The gym also offers a variety of classes, including GI and no-GI options, which keeps the training fresh and exciting. Personally, I am intrigued with two classes: "Pathway to Purple Belt" and "4 oz Fridays." As I understand, both classes are necessary to earn a purple belt. I do not see these two classes as a hurdle to purple belt, but as an exciting challenge and an opportunity to improve my skills as a martial artist. Overall, Breakaway Jiu-Jitsu stands out as a gem in the jiu-jitsu community. It's not just a place to learn martial arts; it's a place to build confidence, make friends, and push yourself beyond what you thought possible. I highly recommend this location, and I will be training at this gym every time I return to the Newport News area.

I was interested in the intro firearms training. I sent an email and they contacted me back right…read moreaway. The class was very informative and you could tell that the Coaches Kat and Rashad are very knowledgeable. The class was 4 hours long but it didn't feel like it . I enjoyed the class and learned alot of information that I didn't know before.

1st, Anyone reading this. Please ask a lot of questions initially. I was initially told that I…read moremyself had to have a martial arts contract to go to the gym side. I was getting my son one at the time and I wanted to do the gym side while he did martial arts. I signed up and paid for everything for martial arts just to get over to the gym side. I also paid extra $50 for materials that I never received for martial arts. Upon me going to the gym side I was made aware that I did not need the martial arts at all. I could have went on my sons memebership. #2 I asked on the first day if my son would be in the 8 and up class because he doesn't do well with smaller children. He is very distracted and needed structure for older children. I was told yes. He will be in the later class with older children. My son then makes me aware that he was pushed while in poses and younger kids were bothering him. I have reached out to this company via email (because that is the only way other than seeing them at times that only work for them) I was responded to in an odd way and I will post that. But let me say I never once mentioned autistic children in my emails. Or in person (should they respond otherwise I will gladly post every single email. I was very confused and felt attacked at this point. Sometimes when people know they are wrong they lash out with something over the top and unrelated. Gaslight. But this was none of my business to begin with. Gym side has been amazing. I plan on fully paying her even though I no longer go to her. Martial arts is still trying to charge me now. Many months later.

I started training in this dojo for the first time in my 40s. I trained in order to spend time with…read moremy son. I also wanted to learn something about myself. It is the wisest decision I ever made. Before long, my entire family was training together. Now I am 50 years old and everybody in my family has benefited from the life skills we learned. The Sensei is one of the senior instructors in the International Shotokan Karate Federation. Not only is the Sensei top notch, he has a group of assistant instructors that know the art and teach it to exact standards. The dojo philosophy is one that is in keeping with the disciplines and culture of Japanese Karate. My personal experience there has been one of constant encouragement but I have also been challenged to push myself farther than I felt I could go. At this dojo, the new students train along side the advanced students. Because of this the advance students never forget the basics and the beginners learn to respect themselves and each other because of the examples set before them. I would recommend this dojo to any student regardless of experience or age.

I have been a member of this dojo for several years. During my time here my entire family has…read moreenjoyed learning karate from Steve Pohle and his assistants. All of whom have a great deal of knowledge and experience. Mr. Pohle is a seventh degree Dan who also serves on the technical coomettee for ISKF which is an international karate association. I find the atmosphere in the dojo similar to that of a large family. The times offered for the classes is convenient and the fees are very reasonable. I also like that you don't have to sign a year long contract unlike other martial art schools.