Witchduck Training Facility

Welcome to Witchduck Training Facility (WTF), Virginia Beach's premier destination for wrestlers practitioners. Located in the heart of the Hampton Roads area, WTF is a top-tier training facility dedicated to elevating your skills to the next level.

Our facility offers a unique blend of group and private sessions, expertly crafted to enhance your wrestling abilities. Guided by expert coaches with years of experience in the field. WTF is committed to offering advanced training opportunities that go beyond the typical wrestling clubs.

Conveniently situated just off Virginia Beach Blvd and N Witchduck Rd, WTF offers easy access for athletes across the Hampton Roads region. Our central location ensures that you're never far from elite training opportunities.

Founded on the principle of providing a unique and essential service, we take pride in being more than just a gym – we're a supportive community of individuals who share a passion for wrestling.

WTF Team

  • Richardson graduated from Old Dominion University (ODU) where he was a Division I wrestler from 2012 to 2017. He earned the NCAA All-American in 2015. He started his wrestling career back in his hometown of Jersey City, NY.

    College Wrestling Accomplishments

    • 2015 NCAA All-American (Old Dominion University)

    • 3x NCAA Qualifier

    High School Wrestling Accomplishments

    • 2012 New Jersey State Champion

    • 2x NHSCA Champion

    • 4x District champion

    • 3x Regional champion

    • Super 32 Finalist

    Jiu-Jitsu Accomplishments

    • 2024 3rd Place IBJJF No-Gi European Championship as a Blue Belt

  • Early is a seasoned wrestler, bringing over 10 years of experience to WTF. He wrestled for Old Dominion University (ODU) from 2016 to 2020. Passionate about wrestling, Early is deeply committed to helping athletes of all levels reach their full potential. With a focus on technique, strategy, and mental fortitude, he strives to empower his students both on and off the mat.

    College Wrestling Accomplishments

    • 2x NCAA All-American (Old Dominion University)

    • ODU’s last wrestler to be named All-American

    • 3x NCAA Qualifier

    • U23 Freestyle All-American

    • Awarded Johns Graham Outstanding Wrestler Award

    • ODU Male Athlete of the Year

    • 1st place at the 2016 App State Open

    • Ranked #4 nationally in collegiate wrestling

    High School Wresting Accomplishments

    • Greco World Team Trials finalist

    • Illinois high school state champion

    • 3x Illinois state finalist

    • 2x Junior National champion at Fargo (Greco and Freestyle) 

    • First 4x All-State Selection in Oak Park-River Forest’s history 

    • A part of Oak Park-River Forest’s 2x #1 in the National Finish

    • Ranked #2 in the country

    • High School Wrestling Accomplishments:

      • High School Greco All-American, 2004 (4th place)

    • Collegiate Wrestling Experience:

      • Portland State University (PAC-10, 2004–2006)

      • U-20 Greco All-American, 2005 & 2006

    • Post-Collegiate Training:

      • US Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University for Greco-Roman Wrestling (2006–2007)

    • Martial Arts & MMA Background:

      • Began training in MMA, Judo, and Jiu-Jitsu (2007–Present)

      • 2-0 MMA record

    • Coaching Experience:

      • High School Wrestling Coach (2009–2011) in Oregon

      • High School Wrestling Coach (2013–2015) in California

    • Additional Honors:

      • Invited to the All-Navy Wrestling Team but unable to attend due to pre-deployment work.

  • Lexi, a native of Virginia Beach, has been dedicated to martial arts since the age of five, cultivating a lifelong passion and skill set. With an impressive 15 years of experience in Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu, she currently holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and boasts seven years of competitive wrestling.

    Her wrestling foundation has seamlessly complemented her No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu journey, enhancing her grappling strength, takedown precision, and control. This combination has allowed Lexi to excel on the mats.

    Accomplishments

    • 2024 1st Place at IBJJF No-Gi World Championship

    • 2024 1st Place in Adult Advance at Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Open Championship

    • 2022 Virginia High School State Champion Wrestler

    • 2022 2nd Place at IBJJF No-Gi Pan American Championship

    • 2021 1st Place at IBJJF Pan American Championship

  • Robert Davis began his wrestling journey at Patch High School in Stuttgart, Germany, where he competed from 2009 to 2010. As a junior, he placed 3rd at the European DoDs National Championships, and in his senior year, he earned the title of 135 lb Champion.

    Following high school, Robert wrestled for the Naval Academy from 2011 to 2014, competing at 133 and 141 lbs. While he never broke into the starting lineup, his dedication and discipline on the mat carried over into his professional life.

    After graduating, Robert served as a Naval Officer, completing assignments in San Diego, Kansas, Mississippi, and Virginia Beach. His service included multiple deployments to the Middle East and one to Europe.

    Accomplishments

    • 2010: 135 lb Champion at European DoDs National Championships

    • 2009: 3rd Place at European DoDs National Championships

  • Kevan Gentile is a seasoned wrestler from Pennsylvania, with a passion for the sport that began at the age of five. After high school wrestling career, Kevan was recruited to wrestle at the Division 1 level for Bloomsburg University. Following his redshirt year, he made the honorable decision to join the U.S. Navy, where he continued to excel in wrestling as a member of the All-Navy Wrestling Team.

    In recent years, Kevan has been stationed in Virginia Beach, where he has dedicated his time to mentoring and coaching local high school wrestlers, helping them achieve their fullest potential.

    Accomplishments

    • 2016 Pennsylvania State Champion

    • 2015 Pennsylvania Fourth Place Finisher

    • 2x Southeast Regional Champion (3x Medalist)

    • 2x District 11 Champion (3x Medalist)

    • Super 32 Medalist

    • National Ranking: #2 and #3 in the Country

    • Career Record: 142 – 25 (81 Career Falls)

“Iron Sharpens Iron”

— Proverbs 27:17

Contact us

info@wtfvb.com

5117 Witchduck Ct.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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