Richmond Wrestling Academy

My son Jay has been wrestling with Coach Babak for a little over a year now, and the difference I’ve seen in him is amazing. His fitness, discipline, and confidence have grown so much—not to mention how much his wrestling skills have improved. Coach Babak has a special way of motivating kids, pushing them to do their best while still keeping it fun and encouraging. We truly feel lucky to have Jay learning from one of the best coaches out there!

Coach Babak is an exceptional coach! His guidance, motivation, and deep understanding of wrestling have made a real difference in my kids' progress. He is supportive, insightful, and genuinely cares about helping his wrestlers get better. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn real wrestling both freestyle and folkstyle.

I’ve trained with Coach Babak for years, and I can honestly say he’s one of the best wrestling coaches out there! He taught me wreslting fundamentals and how to compete with confidence. Thanks to his coaching, I was able to go up against wrestlers who had been training much longer than I had, and still come out on top. Now that he’s with Richmond Wreslting Academy, I couldn’t be more excited to see new athletes get the same level of guidance and support I did. The environment he creates pushes you to be your best while keeping the love of the sport alive.

So excited to have the Wrestling classes offered every day at Richmond Wrestling Academy with Coach Babak! Coach Babak is truly one of a kind and his ability to connect and motivate kids of all ages is impressive and rewarding to see as the kids start to believe in themselves on and off the mats. It’s such an awesome experience to watch everyone work through their the drills & live training, and then push through competition matches with an amazing Coach in their corner, supporting and challenging them every step of the way. Coach Babak wants to help everyone grow and improve their wrestling capabilities and get stronger throughout each and every class. Richmond Wrestling Academy classes are all organized, well-run, start and finish on time. We're so happy to have a gym that’s just for Wrestling, and classes at a time of day that makes it easy to coordinate family & work schedules too! If you’re looking a for competitive wrestling community, you’ve definitely found the right Coach and the right place with Richmond Wrestling Academy! I would recommend Richmond Wrestling Academy with Coach Babak to anyone looking to try out wrestling for the first time or to get more enhanced training for their current wrestling abilities and interests! We love it!

My 7-year-old son has been training with Coach Babak at Richmond Wrestling Academy, and it’s been a great experience. Coach Babak has a natural way of working with kids. He’s patient, positive, and knows how to keep them engaged while teaching real skills. Since starting, my son’s confidence, focus, and technique have all improved, and he genuinely looks forward to each session. What really stands out is how much Coach Babak cares. He doesn’t just teach wrestling. He helps build discipline, respect, and a strong mindset in his students. It’s clear he’s fully invested in their growth. If you're looking for a coach who is skilled, encouraging, and great with kids, Coach Babak is the perfect choice.