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Changing Lives Martial Arts Holland
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atakick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 757-797-6004
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Guse was wonderful, we did a one on one to see what class would be better for my son and I just appreciate how awesome he was with my son in the meeting.”
“Guse was wonderful, we did a one on one to see what class would be better for my son and I just appreciate how awesome he was with my son in the meeting.”
Other martial arts here
“We’ve been coming to this taekwondo gym for well over a year and absolutely love the instructors and staff.”
What students say
“Changing Lives not only does that, they do it in a light hearted and friendly tone that keeps the kids from feeling called out.”
“My kids love all the instructors, and they have been learning valuable lessons to take with them into the world as they grow.”
“The instructors not only focus on teaching martial arts but also instill and enforce discipline in a supportive manner.”
From the reviews
This place has such a nice family feel! They have a variety of different instructors that all have their own strengths and are great at working with kids that have attention issues. Mrs. Rambow and Mrs. Guse are amazing!
This is a great environment to have your child and family. They are patient and mindful of each student's level and ability. The instructions are broken down into small manageable steps. You can see your child's respect and skills grow.
My kids are “neurospicy” and high energy; so they’re the kids that need to learn focus, discipline, confidence, and the other life lessons martial arts are supposed to help with… but finding a dojang that can handle neurodivergent kids with grace and compassion without missing a beat is rare.
I just want to say thank you all so much for working with jr and our family. He's still shyish and nervous doing certain things but we can definitely tell that he is way more comfortable being there. So much that he's showing family and friends what he's learning and excited to come whenever he can.
Your first Karate class at Changing Lives Martial Arts Holland
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site