Roanoke Kung Fu Association

(2 reviews)

1.9 mi

As a long time combat sports practitioner, I have had the opportunity of visiting and training with…read morenumerous martial artists up and down the East Coast and even outside the US. On visits to the Roanoke area, I have trained with Dennis and co. at Hybrid and can say hands down, they have the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / grappling program in the Roanoke area. Of course people seek different goals out of their chosen martial art, but if its BJJ or MMA that you're interested in, then Hybrid is your spot. Head coach Dennis is a legit BJJ black belt under Master Pedro Sauer (one of the few black belt level instructors in SW VA) and the school also has solid striking and judo programs as well. -Hybrid welcomes all levels of students from starter to experienced competition level. The environment was open and humble and head coach Dennis was professional and welcoming .

When I came off of Active Duty where I started my jiu jitsu journey, I searched for a place that…read morewould "fit". I contacted the owners at Hybrid and they were more than welcoming. What I really enjoyed was as soon as I walked through the door, no one turned their backs and pretended I wasn't there. Instead, every person made an effort to introduce themselves. Absolutely one of the most welcoming gyms I have been to. It contains an extreme wealth of knowledge through a number of black belts, who are all willing to help. The students here are the most detailed and technical I have seen. In addition to jiu jitsu, their judo program is legit. I have really enjoyed learning the traditional Japanese names for the techniques and the amount of detail again, is outstanding. The Muay Thai program is great! Very challenging and gives you a great sweat. I can't say enough greatness about this extremely well-rounded martial arts center. This is not a "fighting gym", and I like that. The concentration on the arts as they were meant to be is exactly what I was looking for. They welcome anyone traveling through as well. If you are looking for a great place to train, stop here!!

Roanoke Kung Fu Academy

0.0 mi

I've studied several different martial arts in different geographical areas and have found this…read moreschool excellent. The instructor or sifu, is an excellent teacher. He motivates while teaching. The classes are not overly challenging, but provide enough of an opportunity for improving stamina and overall health. The martial art is very practical, and as I learn more, the more I recoginize its utility and efficiency. The classes are offered at different times during the week, allowing more flexibility in being able to attend class. I would highly recommend this school, teacher, and martial art to anyone interested in learning kung fu (Ving Tsun).

From the owner: Wing Chun (Ving Tsun) Kung Fu is a martial arts system that uses unique training methods to produce…read morespontaneous reflexes. The Wing Chun system is strongly based on logic consisting of 3 core principles: simplicity of technique, efficiency of movement & directness -- which are used to form biomechanical concepts for self defense. Classes are concentrated on 4 fields of study -- strengthening the core, breathing, relaxation of the body & self defense. From these 3 principles & 4 fields of study, students will organically develop the ability to protect themselves with enhanced acute awareness while achieving a high level of confidence that will assist them in their day to day.

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Super Kicks Karate

2.5 mi

Great family environment. Something to learn for all ages…read more All 3 kids as well as myself have attended classes and enjoyed them. Helped the kids with other sports as well

If the kids do their chores at home they can win a trophy :)

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Thai Massage by Christina

(8 reviews)

1.8 mi

Aaron is a fantastic therpist, and a master of biomechanics, sports medicine, and Thai massage…read more Highly recommended.

Christina's Thai massage method seems so intuitive, specific to my needs, gentle and positive. Her…read moreenergy is calm and kind. I had the 90-minute massage. It was pleasant and freeing to remain clothed in my comfiest yoga pants & T-shirt, so that she could gently stretch and pull my limbs. She used her body to stretch, knead, compress, and lengthen mine. She used unique compression methods to ease my chronically tight quads and lower back. I was able to trust the process and focus my attention on relaxing. I felt like I received the benefits of yoga, done for me! What a treat! Highly recommend! I cannot wait to go again.

Welcome Aaron Smith! Aaron was a long time client and decided to study Thai massage under me and became one of my first certified level one

Thailand

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Hustle/Haven

4.3

(23 reviews)

1.9 mi

H/H is such a gem in Roanoke! I hadn't taken a work out class in a couple years and was a bit…read morenervous getting back into it, but all the instructors are so welcoming and accommodating it quickly became a part of my regular routine. The potion bar is perfect for a post-class treat or morning coffee before work. The Blue Dream with macadamia milk is my all-time favorite. Such a fun spot to take friends to or create new ones!

Love this place! The classes and the instructors are awesome. It's a great place to get a workout…read moreon a cold winter day or sweat it out in the summer.

Iced lavender vanilla latte

Hit my 100th class milestone a year after my first class!

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Blue dream (L) and Glow Up (R)

Riverside Park

4.6

(12 reviews)

45.8 mi

This strange park includes some modern facilities, some abandoned ruins, and some trails. Anyone…read morereading the name and expecting to end up on the river is going to find that the bluffs here are prohibitively steep, and if you fell down off the largely unfenced rim trail and somehow survived, you'd be on train tracks. The trains are periodically audible through the greenery but are hard to see. Nonetheless, the park has some nice vistas and handy facilities, and it is free.

Came here not expecting much, but was surprised with the beautiful views, large parking space, and…read moregreat hiking trails. During our hike, we spotted quite a few deer walking past us (in close proximity), so that was exciting. The trails weren't difficult, but be prepared to walk up some sketchy spots if it's wet out. Probably the coolest view was seeing the old train tracks and river from afar! I highly encourage anyone to visit this park if you're in the area.

Drum circle playground

Splashpad

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Hot Shots

4.3

(21 reviews)

16.3 mi

My favorite local hangout…read more Great variety of summer time live bands on the patio and free Texas hold'm poker tournaments every Thursday night. The staff is friendly and talkative and if Jessica can't make you feel at home and welcome, no one can! It's bar food, but served hot and tasty. My favorites are the spicy Cajun chicken salad with blue cheese, the Reuben & steak & cheese are delish, and the pizza is under-rated.

I lived here for many years but just recently started going to H.S and listening to music and…read moreKaraoke. Fun place and lots of activities during the week.

The Back9

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Tiny Town Miniature Golf

4.1

(13 reviews)

41.5 mi

I played a round with my sister and daughter on a recent visit to Lynchburg. The course proved to…read morebe both fun and challenging. We had a great time. I would recommend it.

It looks small but it is a full FUN 18 holes. Super nice staff. So friendly we even got a punch…read morecard. The equipment looks brand new. Bright and beautiful clubs and balls. We totally loved the small town buildings. There are so many holes that I loved. The windmill, of course, was amazing.. Brightly painted and in perfect working order, I did not make it through the windmill but I still got lucky and got a whole in one on that. It was EPIC. School house, church, light house, cannon, big red barn, circle ramp, and a really cool pinball hole are just some of the cool sights you will see. Like I said so many cool holes. Now I don't think I can choose my favorite. They have really cute names for each hole as the ant hill and the half moon ect. The craziest whole is the last whole. It is a clown. I will not spoil it for you but it's great. I won and my husband and I had a blast

Bright colors for the balls

Tiny Town Golf was great

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Happy because he got a hole in 1 on the Barn

Christiansburg Aquatic Center

4.2

(6 reviews)

26.1 mi

An absolutely 1st class aquatic center that was a partnership with Virginia Tech and the city of…read moreChristiansburg, so it serves for the Virginia Tech swim team as their training and competition facility. The competitive pool includes a dive well with platforms and springboards which as a diver I was elated to see. There is also a recreational pool and water play area for kids. The whole facility is clean and well-maintained and the staff exceedingly helpful and nice. The local region is fortunate to have a swim and dive facility of this caliber.

I have attended more championship level swim meets at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center aka CAC…read morethan probably any other. So why such a tardy review? It's just been overlooked for seven years. Sometimes it seems like I live at a pool since I'm on the road around the country conducting swim meets as an official. Often my son competes at the same meets. The center is funded by the city of Christiansburg and Virginia Tech as the team trains and competes at CAC. The pool is roughly eight years old. The location is in town. Parking is limited which always creates issues with large meets. Off street parking is free and legal if no signs. There is an athlete drop off in front. It's not covered. Parking in the rear near the pool is for hospitality, coaches and officials. My most recent visit was my son attending a Breaststroke clinic with VT head coach Sergio Lopez last December. The deep end diving area was utilized for the small two day camp with 22 participants. The centers competition pool is a 50 meter Olympic size with platform diving. Pool temps have always been correct. Air temps are comfortable. Deck space is limited and is an issue with large meets. Air quality is fair. The spectator area is large and good from most seats. CAC has a nice digital scoreboard. However the location at the very end is not optimal. The facility is immaculately kept. The venue also has an Adventure pool with slide. This pool is used for warm up/cool down during competitions. Swim lessons are also conducted here. It's a nice bright area with windows top to bottom. I'm sure I will be back at some point. But CAC is not currently on my 2020 schedule.

Competition pool looking towards the dive well.

Fun kids area.

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Sergio Lopez Breaststroke Clinic

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