Mongrel Martial Arts

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We are from out of town. Our daughter, Cuddlebug, had the opportunity to train here. The staff is very professional and welcoming. Mongrel offers various martial art disciplines. We had the privilege of stopping in on the Judo and Jiu Jitsu classes. The coaches were knowledgeable and patient. Our daughter met some new people, made some new friends and learned some new things that have helped elevate both her Judo and Jiu Jitsu game. Would highly recommend this school for both the hobbyist and the serious competitors. They have something here for everyone.

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danielmccormack1 3 months ago

I was in Richmond visiting my sister and wanted to get some training in while I was up there. I usually train in Miami, so I reached out to Mongrel BJJ through their website just to see if I could drop in. Frank actually called me himself and we started texting from there. He made it easy and told me to come by. When I showed up, JB took care of me right away. He gave me a full tour and made me feel like I had been there before. The space really impressed me. Two large mat areas with plenty of room to move, heavy bags set up, and a full strength and conditioning area in the back. They even have a massage therapist right next door. It is honestly one of the nicest setups I have seen. JB ran the class I attended and he stood out immediately. Super personable, remembered my name, and just had that easygoing presence that puts people at ease. You can tell he has a deep well of experience, but he carries it in a grounded way. He represents what you hope to find in the jiu jitsu community. The training environment was great. Everyone was friendly, joking around, and still serious about getting better. I never felt out of place or pressured. The adult gi class had a good mix of skill levels, and the techniques we worked on were practical with smart variations that I can actually use. After the instruction we got some solid rounds in and I left feeling like I had a real session, not just a drop in workout. What really stood out to me was that the day after I trained, Frank texted me to ask how everything went. That meant a lot. It showed me they are not just running classes, they actually care about the people who walk through the door. I will absolutely be back the next time I am in Richmond. Whether you are brand new or have been training for years, this is a place where you can grow and enjoy the process.

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Kyle Motzkus 10 months ago

This. Is. What. Community. Means. Period. I get to fortunately travel for work and compete. So when I travel I always look for a place that makes me feel like my own gym. Enter JB and his gym. I always let my opponents dictate the pace when I travel and enter other gyms and this was the first gym that my really reciprocated that well.They train hard and flat out know how to grind. GREAT ATMOSPHERE and group of guys and gals. Highly recommend!

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Jolynne Hummel a year ago

I dropped in while visiting Richmond from out of state, and I couldn’t have had a better experience at Mongrel taking Coach Jesse’s class. The coaches and all of my training partners with were kind, knowledgeable and had great technique. I felt so welcome here even though I was just passing through. As a female I felt totally comfortable at this gym. Hopefully I’ll be back to visit in the future. Thank you Mongrel!

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james Izzo Edited 5 years ago

Awesome place. Very friendly staff. professional. Covid safe.Very accommodating to adults and children also. If you're not into jui-jutsu they have Muay Thai judo and a couple things that I'm not remembering.