I strongly recommend for anyone interested in learning martial arts. Mr. Botts is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. He teaches to the students level and demonstrates a high level of patience.

Gin Ryu Dojo has become my second home. I love being there, and being a member of the awesome Karate-ka that I share classes with. Shihan Botts and his family are great teachers, great mentors, and the standard by which superlative should be judged by. The second I walked in the doors to see if the dojo was right for me, I automatically felt energized, comfortable, encouraged, and welcomed. The study of Budo is very difficult, but in a place like Gin Ryu it has become a very welcome struggle that I look forward to every time the doors are open. Please come and check us out!

The Gin Ryu (Silver Dragon) Martial Arts Academy, provides quality Shotokan Karate instruction. Shihan Dwayne exemplifies what it means to be a true educator of the martial arts! He cares greatly about his students and their well-being! He insures in his teaching, that his students not only have a wonderful and rewarding training experience, but are provided with a sense of self-confidence and good leadership skills. The location of the school is convenient, and the cost to train is inexpensive in comparison to other schools in the area. I highly recommend that others come to train at this school!! You will not be sorry!

Gin Ryu Karate school is an excellent place to learn martial arts. The silver dragon academy is by FAR the best place in the Richmond area to learn the art of Karate and grow as an individual. With a long history of practicing and competing as a martial artist, Shihan Dwayne Botts is an excellent teacher. I highly recommend attending Gin Ryu if you have any interest in learning self defense and self discipline.

Shihan Botts is an amazing instructor, great with kids and adults. Not only does he teach karate, but instructs and exemplifies living with self-control and conducting oneself by the highest principles of behavior. Highly recommend this dojo.

Very proud to be an affiliate of this dojo. Family friendly environment and great instructor. Look forward to making my way back up there.

I love Gin Ryu! It is an EXCELLENT karate school. Very friendly atmosphere! Definitely recommend it to every one.

This school has been outstanding for my son. Mr Botts commands great focus and attention in a manner that is humble and not intimidating to children. This is clearly a labor of love for Dwayne Botts, which is why the instruction is so effective.

Gin Ryu Martial Arts Academy is a local, family oriented institution completely dedicated to teaching traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate, with all  its benefits. Students, of all ages, are provided with the highest quality Karate-do training in a safe, fun and clean  environment.

Ive been training under shian botts for 6 months and love the detail and precision in which he teaches! Very inexpensive and u get more knowledge then what u pay for!!! Great place to learn an ancient art if u ready!!!

Very nice and clean. Best in in Richmond by far! Would recommend to anyone.