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Savior Martial Arts Virginia Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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 (ages 5–13) — 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
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  • Website & schedule saviormartialartsvirginiabeach.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 757-685-5425

Hours

Monday 1–8 pm
Tuesday 1–8 pm
Wednesday 1–8 pm
Thursday 1–8 pm
Friday 1–6:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Savior Martial Arts Virginia Beach, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 31 mentions

“For my family, it was devastating and so unexpected that Santa was literally "in the air" delivering sparring gear to me and my two young children for Christmas.”

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🐉 Little Dragons

“Thank you to all the little dragons instructors!”

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🌀 Kata (Forms)

“If a student has trouble learning a kata or technique, the instructors take time to work with them one on one.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“For my family, it was devastating and so unexpected that Santa was literally "in the air" delivering sparring gear to me and my two young children for Christmas.”

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Teens

“This school focuses on character building for everyone, children, teens and adults.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“If a student has trouble learning a kata or technique, the instructors take time to work with them one on one.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Savior Martial Arts Virginia Beach — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I started training in Krav Maga soon after the school offered the classes and am thoroughly impressed with the training.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 47 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 12 mentions

“For my family, it was devastating and so unexpected that Santa was literally "in the air" delivering sparring gear to me and my two young children for Christmas.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 9 mentions

“He has many outstanding black belts as staff members that teach you down to the minute detail in correct form and function.”

great workout & fitness 2 mentions

“I get a great workout in.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter has learned so much confidence and leadership skills to help her for the rest of her life.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 21 mentions

“After a few classes, he even began leading his younger sister in workout sessions, jumping jacks, and push ups, and has so much more confidence.”

From the reviews

I can't say enough about how wonderful this place is. I checked out other karate places before Savior Martial Arts, one of which is very well known in this area, and was very disappointed (expensive, lured us in with a "free lesson" that lasted only a couple minutes, while they cornered me in a small room pressuring…

★★★★★ — Amy, Jan 2016

My son in the first two weeks at only four years old is showing leadership in preschool, is making choices, and is making better decisions. After a few classes, he even began leading his younger sister in workout sessions, jumping jacks, and push ups, and has so much more confidence.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Oct 2014

If you are looking for a Martial Arts school that is truly family oriented, Savior Marial Arts is the place you need to be. When they say, "We build Black Belts from the Inside out" it is not just a slogan or catchy phrase. This school focuses on character building for everyone, children, teens and adults.

★★★★★ — John, Sep 2013

I have been going to Savior Martial Arts since October 28th, 2016. I belt tested on December 16. In that amount of time, I feel like I've learned so much. Just for being there in the three month* period, I was taught by the best sensei's anyone could ask for. They make sure you know all the material for the belt test.

★★★★★ — Alesha, Dec 2016

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Your first Karate class at Savior Martial Arts Virginia Beach

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Savior Martial Arts Virginia Beach

5351 Lila Ln, Virginia Beach, VA23464

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