Learn from the best Martial Arts instructors in the Chesapeake area who are dedicated to providing a stable, family environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster than you ever thought possible while having fun doing it!
The benefits of Martial Arts classes are endless. From confidence and self-esteem to discipline and empowerment, whether you're enjoying or Kids Martial Arts classes or our Adult programs, you'll start seeing improvement in mind, body, and spirit in only a few short classes.
The benefits of Martial Arts classes are endless. From confidence and self-esteem to discipline and empowerment, whether you're enjoying or Kids Martial Arts classes or our Adult programs, you'll start seeing improvement in mind, body, and spirit in only a few short classes.
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Your child can learn awesome self-defense techniques while staying fit and active. BJJ is the perfect activity for kids who need a fun, active, social outlet at the end of their school day. At DaFirma Training Center in Chesapeake your child will gain discipline and self-confidence while they work with a group of their peers to learn one of the world's most popular martial art forms.
Looking for the most exciting kid's hobby in Chesapeake? Hoping to give your child a set of core skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives? Then look no further than our Kids Martial Arts Classes at Da Firma Training Center. With a focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, our Kids Martial Arts Classes will give your child important self-defense skills as well as valuable social, emotional and physical benefits.
There's no better way to get the most out of your workouts than with the help and motivation of a room full of classmates. Our Group Fitness Classes at DaFirma Training Center bring you the most comprehensive workouts in Chesapeake with targeted programming to fit your individual needs and goals. These classes feature both strength building and cardiovascular training to give you a total body workout that can't be beaten.
Jiu Jitsu Basico with Professor Ricardo Tubbs is a series designed for the jiu jitsu beginner. Follow Ricardo as he teaches you the basics of jiu jitsu and the foundation for every jiu jitsu player. In Lesson Three, Professor Ricardo shows you how to stand up from the ground for self defense, one of the most important but overlooked aspects of self defense.
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Heriberto Lopez
Jan 19, 2022
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Da Firma Training Center is an amazing facility with very experienced and qualified instructors. The environment is very welcoming. A perfect place to learn and train Jiu-Jitsu and self defense. Here you not only part of a great team, you are part of an amazing family.
Da Firma Training Center is an amazing facility with very experienced and qualified instructors. The environment is very welcoming. A perfect place to learn and train Jiu-Jitsu and self defense. Here you not only part of a great team, you are part of an amazing family.
Dustin Shackleford
Dec 02, 2021
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I have trained all over the country and this gym is top notch and one of the best I’ve been to. All instructors have a wealth of knowledge that is suited for anyone no matter their style. The gym is also very military friendly in that you are not locked into a contract and can freeze your membership when needed. Extremely professional with a big team full of talented people helping each other get better. I wouldn’t train anywhere else in Hampton Roads!
Marlon Nesbitt Jr
Nov 25, 2021
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My son and I became members of the Da Firma Training Center family a month ago. Professor Ricardo & Professor Heidi are simply amazing and talented at jiu jitsu! Not only that, the family environment they have created makes your journey that much more enjoyable. I've made the best decision to come here. Come on by and see for yourself.
Damon Harris
Nov 22, 2021
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This place is my second home! All of the Instructors are a wealth full of knowledge and have something for every type of person. The atmosphere is super family oriented and you will definitely get your times worth. The members are all great as well and welcome new people straight into the family. BJJ at its finest!!!!!
This place is my second home! All of the Instructors are a wealth full of knowledge and have something for every type of person. The atmosphere is super family oriented and you will definitely get your times worth. The members are all great as well and welcome new people straight into the family. BJJ at its finest!!!!!
Jordan
Sep 24, 2021
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My wife (a high level practitioner with 9 years of experience) and I (training for about year total) have been training at DTC for 5 months now, and I can not say enough great things about this facility. Professor Ricardo and his wife, Professor Heidi, along with Professor Alonzo, have created a welcoming atmosphere for anyone who has never trained BJJ before, while cultivating a highly technical understanding of the martial art for those who are looking for a way to step up their game to the next level.
The classes are conducted on a great schedule, and Saturdays there is a woman’s only class
The classes are conducted on a great schedule, and Saturdays there is a woman’s only class
Anthony Ambrose
Sep 13, 2021
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DTC is an awesome place to come in and train. Whether you are interested in competing, self defense, or just the discipline in general then look no further. The instructors are great and the members are as well. The training is top notch and the facility is nice. The instructors and your peers will encourage you to be better during every class. DTC is a great place with great people. If your considering BJJ and want a place to train then come check us out!
Amenda Bustos
Jul 05, 2021
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My husband started here first and it wasn’t long before it became a family thing. Now our son and myself train here as well. I can’t say enough about how amazing this academy is! It is family oriented, judgement free, woman friendly, and inclusive to all no matter what fitness level you’re at. Professor Ricardo has said, “Jiu Jitsu is for everyone.” & at his academy he lives by that.
For our son (5 yrs. old) - BJJ has been beneficial for his physical health, confidence and overall mental attitude. The bonus is the peace of mind we get knowing he is learning ways to defend himself, as
For our son (5 yrs. old) - BJJ has been beneficial for his physical health, confidence and overall mental attitude. The bonus is the peace of mind we get knowing he is learning ways to defend himself, as
Evelyn Bishop
Jun 18, 2021
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Da Firma Training Center is the most welcoming gym I've ever trained at. The instructors really care about students' progression and we get opportunities to learn the fundamentals of bjj and fancier techniques in between. The Saturday women's classes educate me on dangers more specific to females and how to counter them! The overall atmosphere is a great place to kick back and spar with my Dad.
Know Freedom
Mar 20, 2021
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Started training with my hubby earlier this year and everyone is super supportive! Jiujitsu is great for mental health and I love the fact that you can come as often as you like with your membership. There is also gym equipment that can be used as a member which is a huge plus for me! The family is amazing, and they offer an all women’s class which is super helpful for developing your foundation when you are new.
Rodrigo DeAlba
Jun 26, 2020
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If you're looking to learn Jiu Jitsu in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment look no further. De Firma Training Center is an outstanding facility with an enormous area for training and an incredible team of instructors who truly care about improving your knowledge in Jiu Jitsu. In addition, having been a veteran it was great to connect with Ricardo Tubbs (Black Belt, Owner, and Veteran) and the large contingent of veterans and Active Duty personnel he has training there. Everyone I met while training were truly welcoming and excellent training partners. I always felt safe and not at risk for
