Impact Martial Arts Academy
About
Impact Martial Arts Academy offers comprehensive training across multiple disciplines including MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, kickboxing, judo, and karate. The facility is consistently described as clean, well-lit, and well-maintained, with members noting the inviting atmosphere from the moment they enter. Under the leadership of founder and head instructor Ervin Quintin, a multi-disciplined martial artist with over 30 years of experience, and instructor G'Angelo, the academy provides real training that emphasizes discipline, respect, and accountability alongside physical techniques.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the clean, well-maintained facility and the welcoming family atmosphere created by both staff and fellow students. They highlight exceptional coaching from instructors like Ervin Quintin and G'Angelo, noting real training that builds discipline, confidence, and even academic improvement in children. Several reviewers mention transformative experiences, with one parent crediting the academy for their child's transition to straight-A student status after overcoming bullying. While one neurodivergent member experienced challenges with social integration despite appreciating the community, most describe the gym as offering incredible value with passionate instructors and an unmatched supportive environment.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
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4 years ago
The first thing I noticed when I walked into this facility is how clean it is. Most gyms are cluttered, dingy and smelly. This one is neat, well lit and inviting. Then you meet the owners and staff. They are caring and are genuinely interested in your story therefore they are interested in your success. This is a family run business, therefore, as a member of the gym, you have a direct line to the the solutions you may want. Corporate gyms would need a manager to get in touch with headquarters to be able to do anything. This is only one gym but boy is it mighty! Mighty in discipline and community. You get trained in so many more ways than just martial arts and physical fitness. I can not recommend this place and it's staff enough!
Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA
3 months ago
I don’t usually leave reviews, but Impact Sports deserves this one. My 12-year-old son Luke has speech deficit disorder who has struggled with confidence and bullying. After a terrible experience at another karate school, we found Impact Sports and were immediately welcomed with a free class. From the very first hour, I saw a complete change in my son—pure joy and confidence. What sets Impact Martial Arts Academy apart is the real training and the incredible instructors. Having multiple instructors in every class, teaching discipline, respect, accountability, and academic responsibility is something you don’t see anymore. This is not babysitting—this is true training. Since starting here, my son has become a straight-A student, and his teachers have noticed a clear positive change in him. I give Impact Martial Arts Academy 100% of the credit. This place deserves far more than five stars. We are lifetime members, and signing up was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
Hitsa Pham
5 months ago
I’ve been attending this academy for about two week now and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. It’s a small family owned martial arts school and you can really feel that family atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming they make you feel like part of the team right away. The facility is clean and well maintained and you can tell they take pride in their space. Starting in 2026 they’ll be introducing a dress code so everyone trains in the same uniform which I think is a great idea to build unity. Each class is about an hour long and for adults there’s a sparring session afterward at no extra cost just people helping each other improve. It’s been an awesome experience so far and I’m looking forward to continuing my training here.
Carlos Borja
3 years 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!
Rico T
6 months ago
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.
Contact
3877 Holland Rd #400, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Ervin Quintin
Founder / Head Instructor
Multi-disciplined martial artist with 30+ years experience
Known for clear, technical instruction across striking, grappling, and weapons. Leads the academy with precision, experience, and intention.
G’Angelo
Instructor
BJJ instructor mentioned in student review as patient and good at teaching concepts.