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Impact Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 237 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule impact-athletes.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (757) 655-1662
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are multiple classes times available for each their mart arts, for both the adults and kids classes.”
“I stopped around 2024 due to me graduating high school and focusing solely on myself.”
“Each class is about an hour long and for adults there’s a sparring session afterward at no extra cost just people helping each other improve.”
“Whether your goals are to be a competitive martial artist, learn self defense, or make exercise more fun there is a program here for you worth checking out!”
Other martial arts here
“The perfect team to help your child not only the skill of Muay Thai or jiu jitsu, but so much deeper than that.”
What members say
“The student body is taught in a respectful learning environment and the coaches are professional and knowledgeable.”
“I have memories of this place, I remember my first class in Muay Thai, it was on April 12, 2016.”
“Whether you are training for competition or just going for recreational purposes, Impact staff and owners make you feel like part of the family from day one!”
“I was a student for a year at Impact martial arts academy, and after every single class I attended I felt my technique strength and fitness improved.”
“I’ve witnessed my child grow in self control, confidence and discipline.”
“Whether you are training for competition or just going for recreational purposes, Impact staff and owners make you feel like part of the family from day one!”
From the reviews
The first thing I noticed when I walked into this facility is how clean it is. Most gyms are cluttered, dingy and smelly. This one is neat, well lit and inviting. Then you meet the owners and staff. They are caring and are genuinely interested in your story therefore they are interested in your success.
I wish I could rate much higher than 5/5 stars. I trained for about 6 months and my experience was nothing short of incredible. The staff are well rounded, memorable, and truly passionate about teaching their art. Both the staff and fellow students make every effort to make you feel welcome and safe while you practice.
A little less than two years at this school and I am still impressed when I see how much effort the staff put into creating relationships with and understand every single student. It is easy to see how much time and effort is spent on the curriculum and communicating with the athletes.
I’ve been in and out of gyms in different cities over the past six years and Impact was really different. The gym is spacious and clean. The staff is awesome and friendly. Geno helped me through the enrollment process and got me started immediately.
New to muay thai? Start at Impact Martial Arts Academy
Impact Martial Arts Academy 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 Impact Martial Arts Academy
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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