Grindstone Athletics
About
Grindstone Athletics in Virginia Beach offers comprehensive martial arts training across multiple disciplines including MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, kickboxing, and karate. The gym features a redesigned facility with added equipment to support both martial arts training and powerlifting. Coaches at Grindstone are noted for their extensive knowledge and ability to adapt teaching methods to help each student understand techniques and their practical applications. Members appreciate the smaller class sizes that allow for significant personal attention and support from instructors during intense and rewarding sessions. The gym caters to a wide range of individuals from beginners seeking a good workout to experienced athletes and fighters looking to advance their skills. Coaches like Chase, Tom, and Professor Will are specifically praised for their motivational approach, technical expertise across both sport and tactical domains, and genuine commitment to student development. The community is described as welcoming and accessible, with a fantastic group of talented athletes offering varied fight experience that helps members progress more than at other training facilities. Parents also note the gym's suitability for all ages, emphasizing that students learn not only great technique but valuable life skills from leaders who serve as positive role models. The overall environment fosters growth whether one aims to become a competitive fighter or simply improve as an athlete through hard training in a respectful atmosphere where limits are pushed constructively.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the knowledgeable and respectful coaches who provide personalized attention in smaller classes, helping students understand techniques and push their limits. Specific instructors like Chase, Tom, and Professor Will receive frequent mention for their motivational teaching styles and expertise across both sport and tactical domains. Reviewers highlight the welcoming community of talented athletes, the gym's accessibility for all skill levels and ages, and the significant progress they make compared to other training facilities. The redesigned facility with added equipment and the coaches' expanded knowledge for teaching fighters and powerlifters alike are also noted as positive updates that enhance the training experience.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Alexander Alvarado
4 years ago
Great place for people who want to experience martial arts training and grow as an athlete or a fighter. Great coaches who are willing to come up with ways to help you understand what you need to do and when it is used. 10/10 will keep coming as long as I can!
Daniel Fornicola
2 years ago
The coaches are very knowledgeable and treat you with respect while pushing your limits. Everytime I show up everyone is really nice. Update: Years later the gym is redesigned with added equipment. The coaches have expanded their knowledge even further to best teach coach and mentor fighters and power lifters alike. 10/10 recommend
TheOneWhoLaughs
4 years ago
Grindstone Athletics is a great place for anyone interested in learning Maui Thai, getting a good workout, and meeting great people. Going to this place has been one of the best decision I've ever made. Chase and Tom are great motivators and help every student with their technique individually. The classes are intense and rewarding. Go in check the place out and see what a class is like. I highly recommend giving this place a try.
Ross Armstrong
4 years ago
I started training here at the beginning of 2021 after a long covid layoff. The best decision I've made this year. A fantastic community of talented athletes with a variety fight experience. Grindstone is a very welcoming and accessible place to do some hard training. The smaller class sizes offer lots of personal attention and support from coaches. I made more progress here than anywhere else I've trained. Professor Will is an amazing coach with a huge range of both sport and tactical experience which was exactly what I was looking for in a BJJ instructor. I look forward to training there whenever I'm in town!
Amy Malone
3 years ago
Wow! Highly impressed! From the time I walked in the door . Overall Great first time impression . The coaches are genuine & wonderful! Can’t wait to get my 18 year old daughter in to train!! ! I know she will not only be taught great technique , but also life skills. These are great leaders! Super pumped to be a part of grindstone. Highly recommend for all ages !! Keep up the great work !!
Contact
205 Pennsylvania Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed