Kathryn Riley
Instructor # 2240118 | Five Crow Martial Arts
Certified with the USCCA since 11/5/2020
Certification Renewal Date 10/31/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
My Biography
Kathryn Riley served 7 years as police officer working on patrol, as a Detective in both the Gang Unit and the Special Victims Unit, and as a Police Training Academy Coordinator. During this time she was also a lead Defensive Tactics instructor on the department. She now works full time out of Five Crow Martial Arts/Fitness & Firearms teaching firearms, self-defense and fitness to her clients.
Coach Kat has over 15 years experience training in the Martial Arts (to include obtaining a Black belt in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Tae Kwon Do: Muay Thai Kru; Pekiti Tirsia Instructor: Krav Maga Instructor: and Combat Submission Wrestling Instructor). She also has over 10 years experience as a Nationally Certified Fitness Coach for general population and tactical athletes.
Current Classes Available
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Class is 4 Hours in Duration.
Five Crow's Concealed Carry Class Covers: Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan Legal Use of Force Aftermath of Violent Encounters
The USCCA'S book on Concealed Carry and Home Defense will also be available for $35 (not required). Please join us and gain the knowledge to Conceal Carry with confidence.
***All sales are final. No refunds, but you may reschedule for another class within the calendar year.
This is a one-on-one Private Training Session with Coach Kat Riley. This is open to all Female Students who wish to learn Firearms Fundamentals in a safe, structured learning environment.
Private Sessions are between 1-2 hours long and may be schedule on most Saturdays between 12-1pm. Contact me at FCMAFIT@gmail.com for more information and scheduling.
We will cover: Basic Firearms Safety Pistol Manipulation Malfunctions Basic Marksmanship Drawing from Concealment
Don't own a firearm? No problem! We can provide one for you to work with for $25 or you may bring your own. Sirt gun (laser) and snap caps (dry firing) only. Live Range Time is separate scheduling.
Join us at Five Crow from for our Basic Handgun Class. This class is open to all students and is Beginner Friendly. We will cover:
Basic Firearms Safety Pistol Manipulation Malfunctions Basic Marksmanship Drawing from Concealment
All training will be performed with SIRT training guns (laser) and dry firing your firearms (unloaded firearms).
Don't own a firearm? No problem! You may rent a firearm/holster from Five Crow for training for only $25.00.
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***All sales are final. No refunds, but you may reschedule for another class within the calendar year.
Our Defensive Pistol Class REQUIRES that you have attended our Concealed Carry and Basic Pistol Classes. Please email us at Fivecrowma@gmail.com for next available training dates in 2025;
Class will cover:
- Drawing from Concealment
- Basic Defensive Pistol Skills
- Basic Self-Defense Against Empty Hand and Weapons - Assaults.
Don't own a firearm? No problem! We can provide one for you to work with for a $25 rental fee.
*All Sales are FINAL. No Refunds, no reschedules. If you miss your training date, you must re-register and pay for another class if you still wish to attend a session.
Flashlight for Self-Defense is beginner friendly and covers:
- Flashlight as an Impact Weapon
- Flashlight Distractionary Techniques
- Flashlight for Basic Searching
- How to Choose a Flashlight
***All sales are final. No refunds, but you may reschedule for another class within the calendar year.
Taught by Coach Kat Riley, our Women's Self-Defense Program at Five Crow is every Saturday 9am-10am. The curriculum content cycles, so that missing a class on occasion is no problem.
We blend the Martial Arts to train your physical skills against the more common attack scenarios. We also routinely discuss your mindset, use of force legality, and how to enhance your situational awareness. Ladies ages 12 and up are welcome.
Register here to try out a Saturday Class for $40. Each participant is limited to one intro class, and may sign up for membership to continue attending classes. If you sign up, your intro cost will serve as your first month's payment.
*Please note, this is a physically active class. Participants will be asked to remove all jewelry during class, and only wrestling shoes or bare feet are allowed on the training floor for safety and health purposes.
***All sales are final. No refunds, but you may reschedule for another class within the calendar year.
Join us at Five Crow to learn how to use Boxing for Self-Defense. Class will cover footwork, foundational striking, controlling the distance, and finding an exit from your attacker. Highly recommended for beginners. Ages 12 and up Welcome.
***All sales are final. No refunds, but you may reschedule for another class within the calendar year.
Off the X REQUIRES that you have attended our Concealed Carry, Basic Pistol Classes, and Defensive Pistol Classes. Please email us at
Fivecrowma@gmail.com for next available training dates in 2025;
Class description: “X” marks the spot you are standing on before the fight starts. It’s where your adversary is focused. Getting off the X means once the shooting starts you are moving–moving to cover, moving to create distance, moving to give yourself time to draw, or moving to make yourself a harder target to hit.
Join us at Five Crow from for this 4 hour training block using SIRT Training guns (provided) to improve your ability to successfully survive a force encounter.
***All sales are final. No refunds, but you may reschedule for another class within the calendar year.
Did you know that your self-defense includes understanding Basic/Emergency First Aid?
Learn how to potentially save your life or the life of a family member following a violent encounter.
This class is taught by Coach Rashad Brown and will cover:
- Basic first aid and lifesaving techniques to be used in the event of a medical emergency. -Properly assess a patient and how to deal with significant issues such as venous and arterial bleeding, compromised airway, head, chest, and spinal injuries, broken bones, burns, heart attacks, seizures, strokes, and more.
*All Sales are FINAL. No Refunds, no reschedules. If you miss your training date, you must re-register and pay for another class if you still wish to attend a session.
*All Sales are FINAL. No Refunds, no reschedules. If you miss your training date, you must re-register and pay for another class if you still wish to attend a session.
Now that you have your Concealed Carry Permit, what is the next step? We recommend you complete Basic Pistol Part 1 and Basic Pistol Part 2.
Basic Pistol Class Part 2 is great for those looking to improve their foundational skills for carrying a concealed handgun. We will cover:
Choosing a Firearm Choosing a Holster and Equipment Securing your Firearm Drawing from Concealment Preparing for Real World Threats
***All sales are final. No refunds, but you may reschedule for another class within the calendar year.
Looking for affordable personal training? Join us for Online Fitness and Nutrition Coaching or In-Person Small Group Personal Training. Book your Online or In Person Intro session for only $30.
Our Online Fitness Programing is perfect for Tactical Athletes (First Responders, Military and Martial Artists) with a busy schedule. As a Martial Artist and former officer, Coach Kat understands the physical demands of the job and the sport. Her goal is to keep you healthy and limit injuries so that you can perform at your best.
If you are in Hampton Roads, feel free to join us at our physical in location Hampton, Virginia. Coach Kat works weekly with dozens of tactical athletes and their families to help them improve their health, maximize PT Tests, perform better at tournaments, and improve their ability to perform their job skills. If you are looking for affordable, small- group personal training, this is for you.