The best muay thai gyms in Virginia
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 8,003 reviews of Virginia gyms. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real muay thai gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 280 reviews · Arlington, VA
“After looking at several MMA gyms in the area, I decided to give Pentagon MMA a try. Their involvement in the community and kids programs are what appealed to me at first, because …” — Carl
#2 SHIFT Combat Sports
5 ★★★★★ 247 reviews · Newport News, VA
“This place is THE BEST gym to get a great workout in, learn a traditional martial art (Muay Thai), and have fun while.doing so. The team at SHIFT and the entire community makes you…” — Chester
#3 TAG Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 221 reviews · Sterling, VA
“Whether you’re just there to have a fun workout and learn some MMA skills or if you’re training for an upcoming fight this is the place! They have years of experience from Chris Ab…” — Christopher
#4 Rachanon Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 192 reviews · Springfield, VA
Boxing facility specializing in teaching Muay Thai with a focus on conditioning and self-defense.
“Absolutely the best martial arts program I have attended. This week marks my 100th hour of training with RACHANON boxing and all I can say is thank you to my awesome trainer Juned.…” — Grey
#5 Eastern Academy of Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 202 reviews · Virginia Beach, VA
“Eastern Academy has been for a long time, the place where I wanted to take my kids. For many years I have been aware that the arts and training provided at this school would actual…” — Kawliga
#6 Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA
4.8 ★★★★★ 182 reviews · Alexandria, VA
“The gym, the instructors, and the members are very welcoming, and accommodating for all fitness levels. Capital Crossfit members are from a wide range of skills and ages. The instr…” — D
#7 THE LITTLEGIANT MUAY THAI
5 ★★★★★ 146 reviews · Falls Church, VA
Small gym with skilled instructors who teach kickboxing, self-defense, fitness and Muay Thai techniques.
“In 2004 a friend and I started doing sausage sizzles for 2 years to raise enough money for our first training trip to Thailand. It was absolutely worth giving up all those weekends…” — Sandee
#8 Kaizen MMA Falls Church
4.9 ★★★★★ 160 reviews · Falls Church, VA
“My husband is a professional athlete, and we were looking for a new gym — Kaizen MMA in Falls Church quickly became his second home. The atmosphere is welcoming, the people are ama…” — Zebo
#9 Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Yorktown
5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews · Yorktown, VA
“My daughter has been attending Six Blades since August of 2023 and I have been attending since January of 2024. It has been an amazing experience to say the least. Professor Ben, t…” — Aaron
#10 STRIKELAB – Falls Church, VA
5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews · Falls Church, VA
Clean, welcoming gym teaching boxing classes, plus kickboxing and martial arts techniques.
“Sam is a great coach. I tried nearly every boxing gym in DC to find someone like him – focused on skill and form yet super welcoming to those not looking to spar/fight. He’s so goo…” — Annie