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Leo Dalla Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Woodbridge, Virginia
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 leodalla.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-303-1968
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–10 pm |
| Friday | 4–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 am |
| Sunday | 8:30–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“The kids classes are excellent—structured, respectful, and great for building confidence.”
“Even with the intensity, every fighter is super nice to talk to and is always very humble.”
“Overall, quality training for all levels and a very family like environment.”
Other martial arts here
“Best school around if you're looking for legit grappling, lead by Master Leo Dalla and lots of amazing students to learn from and roll with.”
What members say
“Led by coral belt Leo Dalla, this academy offers elite instruction in a humble, welcoming environment.”
“The kids classes are excellent—structured, respectful, and great for building confidence.”
From the reviews
First the instructor is an amazing amazing teacher very nice and very thorough with his instructions. I went in last night and the other people who were practicing were VERY willing to help me out with techniques. I am grateful that I found this place.
Master leo Dalla, Not only a legend in jiu-jitsu but also a great man. I am extremely proud to be under Dalla and the big brother affiliation. There MMA and muaythai programs are pretty great too.
Before getting into Muay Thai I went to basically all the gyms in the Manassas/woodbridge area and immediately knew where I was going when I when I saw their environment.
We love this place. I know about Leo Dalla Martial Arts because of my brother. He used to train with Master Leo Dalla about 12+ years ago until he moved due to the military. My 11 year old daughter started training BJJ with coach Simone for a couple of months now.
New to muay thai? Start at Leo Dalla Martial Arts
Leo Dalla Martial Arts 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 Leo Dalla Martial Arts
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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