Armored Krav Maga offers a powerful path to personal empowerment through practical self-defense. Our academy provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals of all experience and fitness levels to learn and grow. Teen and homeschool options available. Krav Maga, developed for the Israeli military, focuses on instinctive movements and real-world scenarios, teaching you to neutralize threats quickly and efficiently. Unlike traditional martial arts, Krav Maga is a survival system, preparing you for real-life confrontations.

Brabo Academy is an all-ages Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach. Founded by Professor Oleksandr “Alex” Humen in 2022, we teach the tenets of self-defense, mental toughness, and hard work.

Tae Kwon Do training for all ages

At Changing Lives Martial Arts, we are dedicated to unleashing the potential within every individual through martial arts excellence. Our meticulously designed programs, taught by Certified Instructors, aim to instill discipline, boost confidence, and nurture resilience. Beyond self-defense techniques, we impart essential life skills that are invaluable in every aspect of life. Contact us TODAY to schedule your free lesson! Ages 3 to adult. Birthday parties and camps available. Locations in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

Originally an adaptation of judo, this martial art of Japanese heritage developed in Brazil with a strong focus on grappling and ground fighting. We have over 10 years of experience to help your kid to develop the right amount of skills and knowledge!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Kids ages 3+, Teens, and Adults. Competition and Homeschool Programs available.

Martial Arts ages 8+

Karate for students ages 3+. Homeschool classes available.

Tiny Tigers program for kids 4-5. Martial Arts for Kids fundamentals program for ages 6-11. Tae Kwon Do program for ages 12 and up. Summer Camps available.

GrindStone Athletics Muay Thai Junior Program for boys and girls ages 8-13 Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs, focuses on learning and practicing personal goal-setting and developing self-control and self-discipline through spirited exercise. Student athletes, will become strong, fast, and confident. Students train with experienced instructors who have lived, practiced, and fought in Thailand. The purpose of this class in not to earn a belt or reach a level; the purpose is to teach students how to extend and grow their mental- and physical-health as they build athleticism while learning a new skill. GrindStone Athletics cultivates and maintains a healthy, positive environment needed to succeed inside and outside the gym.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi and No-Gi training for children ages 4+, teenagers and adults

Ninja Warrior and Martial Arts Classes, Camps, and Birthday parties. Ages 3 and up.

Martial Arts ages 5+

Jack Dark Tae Kwon Do Champions specializes in teaching Tae Kwon Do, Haidong Gumdo (Korean Sword Art) and Fitness Kickboxing. Our program is individually designed to advance you and your children to your maximum level of both physical and mental well-being. Also, you will find that our instruction stresses the development of individual character, integrity and respect for others. Homeschool classes available.

Kung Fu instruction for kids with students from ages 6 to 16. There are two levels of children’s classes, beginner and intermediate.

Martial Arts ages 3+

Children, Teens, and Families learn 4 Laws of Concentration, 7 Phrases of Respect, Training the Mind and Body to be RESILIENT in any adverse situation.  Learn Black Belt Excellence for today and as tomorrow's leaders.   King Tiger Martial Arts4.8Based on 218 reviewspowered by Google

Martial Arts ages 9 and up

Self Defense and Life lessons for children ages 5 and up. Teens, Adults and Women Self defense classes. BJJ, Krav Maga. Teaching the Chuck Norris System since 1978.

Gymnastics and Tumbling ages 18mos and older. Karate, Cheerleading, Ninja classes, Open Gym and more.

Martial Arts ages 5+ including Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Sombo, Wrestling

Military Families: Ongoing, Tae Kwon Do classes for youth ages 4 and up. No contract required. Call for schedule and rates.

Karate instruction for kids/teens ages 5 to 17yrs, and adults ages 18 to 80yrs. Spring and Summer camps available.

Christian martial arts ages 4+. Karate, Krav Maga, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and weapons training. Transported After School Care and Birthday parties available. Fall/Spring & Summer camps with themes changing every week.

Martial artist with over 40 years experience. Private instruction available in American Kenpo Karate, American Kickboxing, Combat jujitsu and Escrima. Individual instruction available for students with special needs and is tailored to the individual child.