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Jamerson YMCA Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Kempo Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lynchburg, Virginia
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lynchburgkempobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (434) 444-3564
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great place to learn how to protect yourself and to get a good workout!”
Other martial arts here
“Coach Andy is a great coach with many years of experience in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kempo Karate.”
“It's good to learn both together with solid self-defense techniques.”
From the reviews
Coach Andy is a great coach with many years of experience in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kempo Karate. It's good to learn both together with solid self-defense techniques. My son and I enjoy learning from him. I highly recommend Jamerson YMCA Martial Arts.
Joe (Spouse of Kathy) here - this program is AWESOME, terrific for every aspect of fitness (plyo, cardio, strength, balance, coordination) and jiu jitsu is more fun than I ever could have imagined. You're never too old!
Your first Karate class at Jamerson YMCA Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Kempo Karate
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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