Five Crow Martial Arts & Fitness

Fantastic experience: I did my first training with them today. Rashad, Crystal, and Kat are amazing!!!! I learned so much and I had fun too.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding instructors, anyone at any experience level will enjoy and benefit the lessons taught in the class.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train and coaching staff is amazing. The fitness program is a must to go along with all the other programs!

Fantastic experience: Outstanding gun training classes, trainers are Excellent, Very knowledgeable and will take the time to explain and demonstrate almost any issue.

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been going to Five Crow Little Warriors class for a year now & we could not be more pleased. The coaches are great with her & all the other kids too. She has learned so much and I can see a rise in her overall confidence. It's evident that the coaches and owners are sincere in their care for the whole child, not just training their physical abilities. It is like a team, a little community, and I know my child is cared for as she is taught. We came with the intention that she get more exercise each day & learn to defend herself. And we have gotten that and so much more. So much so that we look forward to more of our family members joining Team Five Crow. Edit addition: More of our family has joined. My daughter has continued & grown i n her confidence. My son has been attending for a year now & I myself for 6 months. It's great to be able to share this experience with them. Attending weekday classes & also Women's self-defense on Saturdays has pushed out of my comfort zone in a safe way that also works on my mindset of the realities of self defense. In addition I have experienced growth in my overall mindset about myself. I also joined the gym @ though I've been an athlete my whole life, lifting there has shown me how much more capable I can be & the people are just fun. :) The coaches are all really there to help you grow & its a place I look forward to going every time.

Fantastic experience: Five Crow Martial Arts and Fitness is great. After numerous injuries (work related) I started getting back into a workout routine. Me being an avid runner needing a weight regiment to compliment a running workout, Coach Kat has come up with a workout which has helped me recover from my injuries quicker and improve my running.

Fantastic experience: I was looking for a place where I could workout in a comfortable and friendly environment. I have found that place in Five Crows. You will not be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Very much enjoying the women's class! Coach Kat and the other seasoned Five Crow members create a great environment that feels both safe and challenging. Reasonable pricing makes it possible to find instruction opportunities for any budget. While I am only doing the women's class for the moment, I hope to expand to more classes and disciplines soon!

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable coaches giving great training based on real life experience. Very family friendly. Well rounded martial arts gym covering each range of fighting for a great price.

Fantastic experience: Coach Kat is amazing! I have been going for strength and conditioning for a little under a year now and have seems great results without any injury. Always feel safe!

Fantastic experience: I have been training at this school for almost two years and have learned so much. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the atmosphere and instruction from all of the coaches that have helped with my ongoing journey in self defense / mixed martial arts and general fitness training. This school really has everything you could ask for. They have fitness training with Coach Kat to improve on your overall fitness goals to loosing weight to strength training. They have different martial arts classes that Coach Kat and Coach Rashad and the other coaches teach nightly and I just can’t recommend this school enough. If you are looking to learn self defense / a martial art / weight loss to strength training for an overall healthier you then you should definitely come in and check out this school.

Fantastic experience: I've worked with a few different strength coaches over the years and Kat is probably my favorite. With her, I've been able to push past my former PRs and she has corrected a lot of issues I never knew I had. The gym is meticulously clean and organized and the small size and class structure means you get individual attention while still having a support network. I also go here for self-defense classes. Again, I have gone other places, and I learn more in a week here than I did in a month elsewhere. The coaches are not only experts, but they have real-world experience for what matters. If you are looking for strength, weight-lifting, or martial arts. Try here. I like it so much, I brought my family and friends too!

Fantastic experience: I have been a professional martial artist and Combatives teacher for nearly 30 years. I’m very selective of the places that I train at. Five Crow is one of the very few places I will train in Hampton Roads. The level of knowledge and instruction is unprecedented. The staff and the students are like family to me. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a home in the martial arts.

Fantastic experience: Always feel welcome walking in the door. Kat is a excellent Strength and Conditioning Coach and I enjoy each class. I leave each class knowing I have gained valuable strength and conditioning knowledge.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this place! My girls have such a great time!

Fantastic experience: My daughter loves attending here! It’s the perfect combination of fun, exercise and learning self defense. They also have the best prices in town!

Fantastic experience: Five Crow Martial Arts = Excellence. I have been with the Five Crow Family since before the current location was established (almost seven years). Before joining, I had been a member of six other Martial Arts schools in various states as my life and training evolved over eleven years. Without question, this is the cleanest, most organized, skilled, and ethical facilities I have ever trained in. The prices are extremely reasonable to allow for training on a budget, and there are so many contract options that there is literally something for everyone. You will not be pushed or prodded into any decisions regarding your membership, but will be given extremely helpful advice about how to most efficiently reach your goals. If you are looking for an environment to grow physically and mentally safer and more skilled, Five Crow Martial Arts is absolutely the right choice!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely LOVE Five Crow!!! This is the best fitness/martial arts school in the 757 area.

Fantastic experience: Great staff and excellent curriculum focusing on practical real-world application using the combination of a variety of disciplines. These ex-cops are much nicer than current cops.

Fantastic experience: You will not find a better value for expert instruction in multiple martial arts in Hampton Roads! I have trained in other places, and paid $180 for just one martial art where nothing was really explained very well. At Five Crow, I paid $100 and got access to every martial art offered (Muay Thai, BJJ, Kali, Judo, etc.) without needing to pay more AND the instruction and explanation of principles was far superior. So I received WAY more for less. This place has become a second home for me. I started training after a personal loss in my life drove me to wanna start training again; and this place brought me back to life. The friendliness of the people and no nonsense attitude towards the martial arts really sets this place above other places.

Fantastic experience: I have attended Five Crow for a year before I moved out of state. I have been to a different Martial Arts gyms and MMA gyms, and they do not compare to the quality of professionalism, knowledge, passion and family atmosphere that the Five Crow team provides. They also have a top-notch strength and training program led by certified personal trainers in the state of Virginia. Coach Rashad, Coach Kat, Coach Eric, Coach Crystal, and the whole Five Crow team have been awesome to work with.

Fantastic experience: Started coming here as soon as I got into the area and have had a great experience. I had done minimal BJJ at my previous base and that was fun but the instruction was always kind of confusing. Once I started at 5 crow I felt that they were able to teach me in a more organized way which really helps me out. When life gets a little busy someone is always reaching out to make sure I am okay because they know that being there is my normal routine. I really feel like a part of the team. Also Coach Kat has been able to improve my lifting which I am so grateful for!

Fantastic experience: Both my children have been coming here for over two years they absolutely love the coaches and they wonderful students who attend the school. The coaches are very passionate about their craft and absolutely do an amazing job. #fivecrowrocks

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value I absolutely love the training I receive. Very clean and professional. The trainers motivate me and answers texts within minutes! I have been going for almost a month now and notice differences in my body! Staff is down to earth and most often you get one on one training! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Fantastic experience: Great Instructors & Facility

Fantastic experience: Love my strength and conditioning workouts with Kat. I’m a 60+ yr old female who wants to stay as strong and productive as possible for my grandkids and beyond. Already feeling the benefits and can some differences in my body type. Totally motivated to keep on with the program! Thanks Kat for all the encouragement.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train. Welcoming team and coaches.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been with Five Crow for over a year now and can’t imagine finding another place that has this amount of experience under one roof. Everyone is super friendly, the mats are clean, and the coaches truly have your best interest in mind. Whatever you’re looking for in the martial arts, Five Crow probably has it.

Fantastic experience: My 4 children have been attending Five Crow Martial Arts since Jan of 2020 and I could not be more happy with the services. Five Crow is extremely knowledgeable, caring, understanding and fits any need you want to learn or better yourself with. The coaches are excellent and down to earth. My children have gained so much knowledge and confidence...I would recommend anyone (children to adult) to Five Crow! Thanks Five Crow keep being the best.

Fantastic experience: I’ve always wanted to feel more confident about my ability to protect myself (and others). I met Coach Kat at a free self-defense class she taught and immediately realized how unprepared I was... but her teaching was so practical and the moves so learnable ... I felt super inspired to do something about it. Even though it took me about a year, I finally stopped thinking about it and just showed up at the gym. The first thing I noticed was that every person in the facility is friendly and respectful. People shook my hand and introduced themselves. More experienced students were happy to work with me, even though I’m slower and unsure of myself. I know that a culture like that can only be the fruit of excellent leadership. So that was a big plus right off the bat. And when I met and trained with the coaches - the knowledge, wisdom, and skill they pour out in every single class is crazy. I just stand there like - goodness gracious these people are amazing. Jaw on the floor with all these knowledge bombs I never even considered! So yea... If you are ever wondering how to get skilled in your ability to protect yourself and don’t mind having fun, laughing your butt off, and getting in shape at the same time (with a group of really sincere, good people)... this is the place to be. I’m hooked. I’m humbled. And I’m so so so glad I found Five Crow.

Fantastic experience: I tried a few places to train at but didn’t call one home until I went to five crows.

Fantastic experience: Five Crow is an amazing place to start your martial arts journey or further it. Coach Rashad Brown is an enthusiastic and awesome coach who pays particular attention to each student in order to develop their techniques to as close to perfection as possible. His programs encompass several different styles of martial arts to make students more versatile in a hand to hand combat situation if it ever has to come to that. Each program also focuses on strength and endurance training to keep students in shape maintaining a positive atmosphere for training. All the coaches are very knowledgeable in training the various martial arts and weight training programs. This is the first place I’ve ever been that actually has a program for strength and conditioning. Coach Kat personally trains students to increase their strength and condition their body to better perform leading them to a healthy life style. If you are looking for an all around place to train for real world situations then I highly recommend Five Crow. This is definitely a family run business who truly cares about their students and teaches the true meaning of martial arts which can be applied in a every day life style.

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing. My son and I both attend this school and love it!!!!! They treat you like family and are very knowledgeable. The coaching staff are very passionate about what they do and go out their way to help you learn and grow. No matter what your skill level is, they cater to your specific needs and are all about seeing you succeed. It’s family oriented and makes it easy for families to attend classes together. The separate work spaces allow the kids to enjoy themselves and learn at their pace, while given the adults an opportunity to do the same! From the first time you come in, you are greeted and treated as if you’ve been there forever. The coaching staff are always increasing their knowledge base which in return is poured into their students. I have seen a great improvement in my learning as well as my sons. Even with my crazy work schedule, I am able to attend classes at my availability and have training that is catered to my profession (law enforcement). This place has truly been a blessing, my son loves this school and his coaches. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a martial arts home.

Fantastic experience: My girls have trained at Five Crow for years and love it! They have learned to be courageous and strong through their training. The coaches are caring and patient with all the kids and work well with disabled kids too. Thanks Five Crow for being there for my girls and instilling confidence in my girls.

Fantastic experience: My 2 daughters and I have been training at Five Crow for over a year and half now and have loved the experience. The staff and fellow students are always very welcoming and place a very high emphasis on training safely. Egos or bad attitudes are not welcome and the coach’s number 1 priority is ensuring that every student has the foundation needed to protect themselves. Highly recommended for both kids and adults who want a wholistic perspective on self-defense.

Fantastic experience: I started training at Five Crow two years ago and I could not be happier with my decision. The coaching staff is knowledgeable, and they work so hard to make sure what they teach works for their students. Sometimes I can't do a technique that someone larger can do, and instead of just giving up Coach Rashad always has answer because he cares so much about us doing well. There is a sense of community that welcomes all types of people at all levels. It is a place where I have gotten stronger and accomplished more than I ever thought I could. I couldn't recommend this place enough.

Fantastic experience: The have there own unique way of a curriculum and it works great, my daughter is always inspired and so are the rest of the kids who are participating. Adult classes are filling up fast so sign up.

Fantastic experience: Masterful expertise and immediate practicality wrapped up in a pleasant and dynamic class-based setting. I enjoy the community and the constant focus on improvement. You can tell that every ounce of spare time that the instructors have is invested back into making the programs better here. Frequent seminars from well-known coaches as well! Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Top notch coaches!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing coaches

Fantastic experience: Love! Love! Love This place! Love everyone involved as students and coaches. And what it teaches my lol guy. Not only self defense but respect as well.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train self defense. There's always a sense of safety, even when training for high stress defense situations.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely the best martial arts gym in Hampton Roads, VA!

Fantastic experience: Have only been here once to inquire about pricing etc but really liked the gym and people. Heard about it through my friend Buck who definitely recommended it. Will definitely be back when I can!

Fantastic experience: I dig it.

Fantastic experience: I enrolled my son in the kids classes to start off with, Rashad and Crystal have such a great way of teaching children and building their confidence that I myself decided to give the adult classes a shot. I wasn't disappointed! The best thing about this school is the fact that it's not a one size fits all method of teaching. Rashad and Crystal take time to see how the students learn and customize their approach of teaching self defense accordingly. I've had the opportunity to attend some wonderful seminars since joining this school and after every class I walk away feeling better about my skills daily. There are plenty of class times to pick from so you really get your money's worth! The team is filled with great people of various backgrounds and skill types. Rashad is skilled in so many disciplines of martial arts and more importantly has had real life experiences where he has had to put his self defense tools to work, if you want the best look no further!

Fantastic experience: This place gives you the best advantage when it comes to your self defense training. For the price of membership you don't just learn one discipline. You have the fullness of the gym available to you. Every class, every style. You can come as much or as little as you want or your schedule allows. Rashad teaches multiple disciplines because each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. By learning them together, one is able to combine different skills to help in any defense situation. Unlike many martial arts instructors, Rashad doesn't just hand out ranks. You have to earn it here. His teaching style leaves you feeling challenged, yet fullfilled. If you're serious about learning well rounded self defense, this is the gym for you. You won't be disappointed.