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

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!

Joined Vintage cause my work (CSG) is a sponsor and I love it! They push you hard in a good way and…read moreit's an awesome atmosphere!

I hung a bag in my gym at home and discovered I really liked punching it as a stress reliever. So I…read moredecided to look around at lessons or classes, but most of the stuff I came across looked like simply cardio-based training. I'm the kind of guy that wants to learn how to do something the right way, even it's just a hobby. A few people directed me to Eric and from the first lesson you will understand the passion he has for the sport of boxing and technique. There is almost a pinch of OCD in doing things the right way, and he lays the fundamentals down and we begin every lesson by making sure we go through them again. I am only 4 or 5 lessons in, but in each one I have tested myself mentally and physically. I am an extremely small and not in-shape dude, but Eric pushes me to get out of my comfort zone and give it all I have. Let me put it this way, the ring of a bell has never been such a sweet sound. (We train in timed 3 minute "rounds"). I recommend Eric and Vintage Boxing to anyone at any level that wants a great workout, but also has interest in learning the sport of boxing.

My son started training here in early 2022, then my husband started training a month or two…read morelater... and with the encouragement of one of the instructors, I decided to try out one of the intro classes in September. BJJ is not a sport I ever thought I would do, but I am loving it. And I think it is due in large part to the welcoming, family-friendly environment at this gym. I had wanted to do some sort of self-defense class but haven't been able to find anything. The 6-week jiu-jitsu intro class provided me with some basic self-defense fundamentals. I didn't intend to continue beyond the intro class but I love the community I have found here and it's been fun doing a sport alongside my son.

Been training here since 2021 with my son. Instructors are knowledgeable and have great teaching…read moretechniques. Training partners are warm and friendly. Advanced kids class is money. Overall awesome vibe.

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

Extremely professional and friendly environment!! Incredible classes for all ages. It doesn't…read morematter your skill level, Grandmaster Vazquez has the ability to teach individuals and meet them at their skill level from beginner to expert. Learn self defense, get fit, and have fun all at the same time!

What can we say about RTMA? Well, it is this simple - if you want to be as good as you can get at…read moremartial arts, if you aren't willing to settle with going to a "belt mill" studio where your earning belts is more a function of the checks you write than the skills you have developed, then this is where you should go. Be warned - it is fun, but you will work for it. And the better you get, the harder you will work and the more will be expected. This is how it should be - and you will feel better about yourself for it. The instruction and facilities are all first rate, prices are very reasonable (especially compared to some of the other studios around Richmond), no contracts, and you will truthfully learn some martial arts stylings (Atemi Ryu Juijitsu) that is not offered anywhere else in the area. So if you want to be the best you can be, want to go to a martial arts stchool that still treats it as a discipline and an art and not a sport, then do yourself a favor and try out RTMA.

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.

This is THE PLACE - THE TRUE combat sport center where you get to be trained by the most…read moreexperienced and dedicated coaches I have had a pleasure working with. There is truly no other place like this and only way to find out is to come and experience it your self. THE DRIVE TO SUCEED AND GET BETTER every day is encouraged by motivation, hard work and a lot of sweat!!!

Many new classes, enthusiastic instructors and excellent equipment. The staff is always cleaning. A…read moregreat club!

Staff is super friendly!! Always attentive and welcome me aloud and say goodbye regardless if I…read morehave headphones in or not!! Locker rooms are always clean and on multiple occasions I have gone in and someone is in the process of cleaning. You get what you pay for. It's never too crowded, plenty of equipment, and they just added new equipment this week! However, if you're not a gym rat or don't need fancy equipment, I would opt for a cheaper membership somewhere else! Also, this location is NOT 24/7 hours and they close earlier on the weekends!!!