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District Martial Arts | MMA Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 295 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule districtmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-988-3474
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you are a beginner with absolutely no martial arts experience or an advanced practitioner, I would highly recommend you train at DMA.”
“From the day my daughter walked through the door she felt welcomed.”
“I’ve never experienced anyone approaching sparring with bad intentions.”
“The Co-owner, Scott Dance is a highly skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher and continues to compete and win at international level BJJ competitions.”
“Professor Trey gave an awesome front headlock and scarf hold class that expertly blended traditional Gracie self defense with modern sport jiu jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaching team here is outstanding—every instructor brings real experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.”
“The coaching team here is outstanding—every instructor brings real experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.”
“The coaching team here is outstanding—every instructor brings real experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.”
“Together with his partners Charles and Sam, they have created a friendly and welcoming community that gets people excited about learning Muay Thai, BJJ, and Mixed Martial Arts.”
“Multiple former D1 guys, international freestyle guys, judo guys.”
“The coaching team here is outstanding—every instructor brings real experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.”
What members say
“The coaches are knowledgeable and genuinely caring, and they create a safe, supportive environment to learn and grow.”
“Whether you are a beginner with absolutely no martial arts experience or an advanced practitioner, I would highly recommend you train at DMA.”
“Together with his partners Charles and Sam, they have created a friendly and welcoming community that gets people excited about learning Muay Thai, BJJ, and Mixed Martial Arts.”
“Coach Carter’s drilling classes are basically mini breakdowns of key high level matches, such as Gordon Ryan v Josh Saunders - my personal favorite class.”
“The Co-owner, Scott Dance is a highly skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher and continues to compete and win at international level BJJ competitions.”
“As a gym owner and 30 year student of bjj, I was impressed with friendly atmosphere, clear instruction, and cleanliness of the facilities.”
From the reviews
Went there for a “bachelor party” for one of the regular gym members. The space was really clean, it had a welcoming atmosphere and overall, it was a very enjoyable experience! The staff was very accommodating for our large group and they made sure that everyone was having a good time.
I started training here a few months ago, and can’t recommend it enough. With Coach Trey’s morning classes, the Advanced Wrestling, and Advanced Drilling classes, my standup and leg locks have gotten appreciably better. Charles brings a positive energy that encourages kindness but also fierce competition.
District martial arts has changed my life for the better. It’s an amazing place to workout, learn techniques, and great life skills. The coaches, the members, the front desk, and the cleaners are great.
DMA offers multidisciplinary instructions in both striking and grappling arts, and all students have the freedom to choose their learning curriculum. Best of all, every student can do so at their own pace, ability, and intention.
New to muay thai? Start at District Martial Arts | MMA Gym
District Martial Arts | MMA Gym comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at District Martial Arts | MMA Gym
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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