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Personal training, group workouts, and martial arts Serving Richmond, VA
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Personal Training
Personal Training in Richmond, VA gives busy adults a focused path toward strength, better movement, and lasting progress. At Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts, each session is tailored to your goals, experience, and lifestyle, combining expert guidance with accountability so you can train efficiently, build confidence, and see meaningful results.
Martial Arts Training
Martial Arts Training in Richmond, VA helps adults develop practical skills, sharper focus, and better conditioning through Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. At Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts, classes are designed to build confidence, improve technique, and create a rewarding training experience that strengthens both body and mindset.
Youth Programs
Youth Training in Richmond, VA gives kids and teens a positive place to grow stronger, move better, and build confidence. At Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts, youth strength training and martial arts programs help young athletes develop discipline, coordination, and resilience through age-appropriate coaching in a supportive, encouraging environment that promotes long-term growth.
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Programs for All
From beginners to athletes, we offer training for every age and level.
Strong Community
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Results That Matter
Build strength, confidence, skill, and better overall fitness with every session.
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About Robert
Muay Thai Kickboxing is not just a great workout, it transforms you into a better version of yourself. All levels are welcome, and students gain confidence and learn “real-life” self-defense skills — all in a supportive environment.
Martial Arts has always been a part of my life. My mother, a 6th degree black belt, owns a martial arts gym, where I began taking Taekwondo classes as a toddler. At age six, I began competing, and eventually became a coach and referee in 2009 for the Martial Arts World organization.
I’m now a 5th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and I’ve trained at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand — the world’s leading Muay Thai program. I’ve competed in hundreds of Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, and Wrestling tournaments, and I have a winning 3-0 record as an amateur Mixed Martial Arts fighter.
My goal for my students is self-improvement, not perfection. I strive to make classes supportive, while leading a fun, safe workout and teaching practical skills needed for real-life self-defense situations. I look forward to being a part of your journey — see you on the mat!
Certifications/Education
5th Degree Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do
Brown Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
25 years Martial Arts Training
Trained at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand
About Lacy
I have a method that I call, “wringing the towel,” which basically means I like to squeeze out every little bit of effort in a session or class that I can — and have fun while doing so!
My interest in fitness started in high school after my dad suffered several severe injuries in an accident as a construction foreman. He fell off a two-story roof and broke his back along with many other bones. He couldn’t do anything by himself for months.
My dad (also my best friend) needed a lot of help. I cheered him on through months of rehab, and then started lifting with him to help him get back in shape. He’s now fully recovered, and in the best shape of his life.
I moved to Richmond from White Stone, Virginia, to attend VCU in 2016. At that same time, I began working my way through college as a personal trainer at VCU Rec Sports. There I became head trainer. I ran classes, trained clients and provided training and education for the other trainers on staff. I am also the head coach for the VCU power lifting team.
In my time outside work and school, I’m a volunteer firefighter and I help with fundraising efforts for our local fire station in my hometown of White Stone, VA. I also volunteer for Jacob’s Chance which is a program to get young people with mental disabilities active through exercise. Also, I compete in power lifting competitions.
I’ve been a part of fitness from all sides — a competitive athlete, and a caregiver to my dad after his traumatic injury. I understand all the things fitness means to people — and the impact it can have on your quality of life. Wherever you are on your fitness journey, I hope to be a part of it.
CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, BS in Health Education and Physical Exercise (in progress),
ACE Personal Trainer,
ACE Sports Nutrition Specialist,
ACE Athletic Development Specialist,
NSCA First Responder and Special Force Training,
American Red Cross (Adult and Child) First Aid, CPR and First Aid,
Class 1 Firefighter,
USA Level 1 Power Lifting Coach
About Jimi
My classes are perfect for beginners or experienced competitors. As an active jiu jitsu competitor, I’m committed to the journey of always improving — and I hope to pass that on to you.
When I was 18, my brother Luis encouraged me to try Jiu Jitsu. I fell in love with it and began training and competing as much as possible, winning multiple tournaments and even my first MMA fight.
When I first began competing, I used to get so anxious I would get physically ill after matches. Remembering what it was like to be so nervous helps me be a better coach now — especially for beginners.
I have a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and trained under Carlos David Oliveira. I’ve been teaching others since 2014 and love showing the technical details that help smaller people beat larger and stronger opponents.
Outside Phoenix Fitness and Martial Arts, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend Tia (who is also a BJJ and MMA competitor) and playing guitar — or more specifically, trying to shred like the metal guitar gods of the 80’s.
CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (under Carlos David Oliveira / Team Roberto Traven)
1st Place 2019 Grappling Industries Advanced No Gi Winner
2019 Toro Cup 1st place
2017 No Gi US Grappling 1st place
2015 and 2016 Newbreed Advanced No Gi Champion
2015 Sprawl N Brawl MMA 1st place
2014 NAGA No Gi Advanced