Richmond Traditional Martial Arts
Richmond Traditional Martial Arts, 9140 Dickey Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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Richmond Traditional Martial Arts offers training in Atemi Ryu Jujitsu, Krav Maga, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, Tai Chi, self-defense, and sparring. The program also includes after-school programs and a summer camp that is described as an enhanced extension of the after-school program. RTMA is described as a welcoming mixed martial arts academy where training is challenging and strenuous and also described as a great place to have fun.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Business hours Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. and Friday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., with Saturday hours listed as 9:30 a.m.–Noon in one description and Saturday–Sunday listed as closed in another description
Richmond Traditional Martial Arts states that its mission is to make martial arts a way of life for its students. The studio is described as a prestigious martial arts studio and as one of the best studios in Richmond, and it includes a padded grappling martial arts studio that has been carefully crafted so that students will have every advantage in their training. The program notes that students learn virtues such as self-discipline, self-confidence, respect, integrity, loyalty, and benevolence, and that every student will have the opportunity to increase range of motion, improve strength, and improve cardio stamina while learning skills necessary for self-defense. RTMA describes expected results such as improved cardiovascular endurance, increased flexibility and range of motion, improved balance and coordination, increased strength, increased self-confidence and awareness, improved eye-hand coordination, improved physical and mental stamina, and improved stress and decreased tension. Karate classes are offered for adults and children, and Krav Maga is described as the official battle-proven hand-to-hand combat used by the Israeli Defense Forces, founded on simple principles designed to be learned quickly and effectively by anyone.
Grand Master José Antonio Vazquez leads Richmond Traditional Martial Arts and has been named to The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He has trained for more than 35 years in Tae Kwon Do, Atemi Ryu Jujitsu, Muay Thai, Kendo, Krav Maga, Aerobics, and Kickboxing, and holds a 10th Dan in Tae Kwon Do and a 9th Dan in Atemi Ryu Jujitsu. He has trained with Grand Master Phillip Chenique, Soke Ron Craddock, Grand Master Seung G. Dong, and Grand Master Phaung Hoang, specializing in Tae Kwon Do, pressure points, hand-to-hand combat, and ground fighting. He recommends, and is training with, the American Federation of Martial Arts (AFMA), a society of martial arts professionals. He also holds a degree in respiratory therapy (CRTT, RRT) and is a computer engineer, and his medical training has assisted him during his work with martial arts students who have varied medical and physical needs. Richmond Traditional Martial Arts serves students from surrounding areas including Hanover, Henrico, and Glen Allen, and is listed with SAM Registration under Richmond Traditional Martial Arts, Inc. with UEI H4ETPFZUCHZ6 and CAGE 9PER6.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Business hours Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. and Friday 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., with Saturday hours listed as 9:30 a.m.–Noon in one description and Saturday–Sunday listed as closed in another description
Richmond Traditional Martial Arts states that its mission is to make martial arts a way of life for its students. The studio is described as a prestigious martial arts studio and as one of the best studios in Richmond, and it includes a padded grappling martial arts studio that has been carefully crafted so that students will have every advantage in their training. The program notes that students learn virtues such as self-discipline, self-confidence, respect, integrity, loyalty, and benevolence, and that every student will have the opportunity to increase range of motion, improve strength, and improve cardio stamina while learning skills necessary for self-defense. RTMA describes expected results such as improved cardiovascular endurance, increased flexibility and range of motion, improved balance and coordination, increased strength, increased self-confidence and awareness, improved eye-hand coordination, improved physical and mental stamina, and improved stress and decreased tension. Karate classes are offered for adults and children, and Krav Maga is described as the official battle-proven hand-to-hand combat used by the Israeli Defense Forces, founded on simple principles designed to be learned quickly and effectively by anyone.
Grand Master José Antonio Vazquez leads Richmond Traditional Martial Arts and has been named to The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He has trained for more than 35 years in Tae Kwon Do, Atemi Ryu Jujitsu, Muay Thai, Kendo, Krav Maga, Aerobics, and Kickboxing, and holds a 10th Dan in Tae Kwon Do and a 9th Dan in Atemi Ryu Jujitsu. He has trained with Grand Master Phillip Chenique, Soke Ron Craddock, Grand Master Seung G. Dong, and Grand Master Phaung Hoang, specializing in Tae Kwon Do, pressure points, hand-to-hand combat, and ground fighting. He recommends, and is training with, the American Federation of Martial Arts (AFMA), a society of martial arts professionals. He also holds a degree in respiratory therapy (CRTT, RRT) and is a computer engineer, and his medical training has assisted him during his work with martial arts students who have varied medical and physical needs. Richmond Traditional Martial Arts serves students from surrounding areas including Hanover, Henrico, and Glen Allen, and is listed with SAM Registration under Richmond Traditional Martial Arts, Inc. with UEI H4ETPFZUCHZ6 and CAGE 9PER6.
Last updated July 19, 2026.
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