History
We have existed and operated in the Southside, Virginia community for more than 20 years and have a long tradition of serving the area. Southside was formed in 2003 and Sensei Robert Hawthorne continues their tradition in Blackstone, Virginia.
Specialties
Southside Martial Arts Academy is a local institution rooted in tradition and discipline. We teach real life self-defense, tailored for adults or children. The defense and self-confidence lessons we teach last a lifetime and are invaluable skills for any walk of live or environment.