I have made some of the best memories and friends here. They are like family to me. The community is very healthy and encouraging. Mariah (the women empowered instructor) has created such a wonderful dynamic and sisterhood amongst the women there. My coach pushes me to become better every day and I have learned so much from him. Less

My first experience with jiu jitsu was the women empowered program at HRK(Hampton Roads Karate). The program, instructors, and community at HRK are all amazing! Mariah was my teacher all through Women Empowered and she continues to inspire me to learn all jiu jitsu I can! I’ve grown to call HRK my home, the community my family and I couldn’t imagine my jiu jitsu journey anywhere else. Less

Been training here for years and this school goes above and beyond in their instruction. They also take the time to help train our local law enforcement as well as providing access to their facilities to ensure premier training. Less

Great environment to learn!I was super apprehensive at the beginning but after a few classes in the Women’s Empowered class, I have really come to enjoy Jiu Jitsu and I have become more confident. I am 9 months in and just started the Gracies Combative’s class. The instructors really make the classes an open and welcoming environment regardless of whether you’re just beginning or have Jiu Jitsu background. (Shout out to the awesome Women Empowered Instructor, Mariah!) Highly recommend! Less

My daughter and I are a couple of weeks into the Women’s Empowerment Course and we both love it! Our instructor Mirah is absolutely amazing. She explains and demonstrates the moves and makes classes fun. I highly recommend this location for anyone that has been considering taking a self defense class. Less

I have recently been taking the Women Empowerment classes at Hampton Roads Karate/Gracie Jiu-jitsu and it has been wonderful! The environment is clean and inviting. I feel safe there. I know that when I walk through those doors I’ll have an awesome time learning safety skills and making friends. My instructor Mariah is freakin’ AMAZING!!! She is a fantastic teacher and makes sure students get the material/moves whilst having a blast. Overall, this is an incredible place to learn and develop community!!! Less

Come through the door and I guarantee that you would never want to leave. I am currently in the Women Empowered class and I found a sisterhood that I never thought I would have in this lifetime. Everyone here treats each other like a big family and I love the learning environment that the instructors have created and the encouragement you feel every day going to class (Big Shout Out to Mariah 🙌🙌🙌). Less

Everything! Great environment to learn. I was super apprehensive at the beginning but after a few classes in the Women’s Empowered class, I have really come to enjoy Jiu Jitsu and I have become more confident. I am 9 months in and just started the Gracies Combative’s class. The instructors really make the classes an open and welcoming environment regardless of whether you’re just beginning or have Jiu Jitsu background. (Shout out to the awesome Women Empowered Instructor, Mariah!) Highly recommend! Less