3877 Holland Rd #400, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
Impact Martial Arts Academy, family owned and operated since 2009 in Virginia Beach, offers top-notch martial arts training. Join today!
I would not recommend Impact for adults who may have ASD, CPTSD, or ADHD. I want to express that while I did enjoy somethings with Impact, like the sense of community with some of the staff and students. There were insurmountable issues I faced with the double empathy problem with senior staff that could not be overcome. Despite sharing raw vulnerabilities with personnel at the facility, perhaps my mistake was trying be real while also being scared AF, in order to grow...it didn't pan out. While I am grateful to the co-owner for sitting and taking their time to see me as a full human. I was unable to level set with the owner to make training conducive for myself, which lead to my departure. In all, I'm not saying anyone who has ND won't do well here, I'm saying to folks with these neuro-processing styles, go in train, go home. Leave the social aspect out of it - you'll do better than me, if you stick to that. The family is great, however, neurodivergent people can trigger neurotypical unconsciously, unless effort is made on both sides to bridge the gap. Outside of this for everyone else, not a bad place, pricey but well worth it IMO.
Posted 5 months ago
Try it out! From tail to head, IMPACT is a local gem. The curriculum is thorough and the people carry good family-business manners. If you join, be prepared to meet a better version of yourself! The academy vibe is a cool mix of team spirit & trust. The student body is taught in a respectful learning environment and the coaches are professional and knowledgeable. 💯 Amazing hygiene as the studio space is consistently clean. 🧹🧼🧽🫧
Posted 7 months ago
Family! The best word I can think of to sum up our experience at Impact. The perfect team to help your child not only the skill of Muay Thai or jiu jitsu, but so much deeper than that. I’ve witnessed my child grow in self control, confidence and discipline. We are so glad to be back at Impact.
Posted 6 months ago
I wish I could rate much higher than 5/5 stars. I trained for about 6 months and my experience was nothing short of incredible. The staff are well rounded, memorable, and truly passionate about teaching their art. Both the staff and fellow students make every effort to make you feel welcome and safe while you practice. The atmosphere of the gym is unmatched and I always looked forward to training every day. 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. I regularly keep in contact with many of the classmates and instructors I had. I hope to visit again someday!
Posted 3 years ago
I was a student for a year at Impact martial arts academy, and after every single class I attended I felt my technique strength and fitness improved. Every class was perfectly structured and all the coaches are extremely knowledgeable, patient and attentive.
Posted 8 months ago
