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Mongrel Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Richmond, 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mongrelmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 804-794-5080
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 am, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–10 am, 12–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–10 am, 1–2 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you are brand new or have been training for years, this is a place where you can grow and enjoy the process.”
“Very accommodating to adults and children also.”
“I get to fortunately travel for work and compete.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking for a BJJ school in the midlothian area, you won’t find a more dedicated and supportive team.”
“The martial arts programs, both jiu jitsu and karate, are amazing!”
“If you're not into jui-jutsu they have Muay Thai judo and a couple things that I'm not remembering.”
“Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Scientific Wrestling and Muay Thai!”
What members say
“Been at mongrel for a few months now- incredible owner- excellent coaching.”
“The staff is very professional and welcoming.”
“If you are looking for a BJJ school in the midlothian area, you won’t find a more dedicated and supportive team.”
“The adult gi class had a good mix of skill levels, and the techniques we worked on were practical with smart variations that I can actually use.”
“I get to fortunately travel for work and compete.”
From the reviews
Awesome place. Very friendly staff. professional. Covid safe.Very accommodating to adults and children also. If you're not into jui-jutsu they have Muay Thai judo and a couple things that I'm not remembering.
I was in Richmond visiting my sister and wanted to get some training in while I was up there. I usually train in Miami, so I reached out to Mongrel BJJ through their website just to see if I could drop in. Frank actually called me himself and we started texting from there. He made it easy and told me to come by.
We are from out of town. Our daughter, Cuddlebug, had the opportunity to train here. The staff is very professional and welcoming. Mongrel offers various martial art disciplines. We had the privilege of stopping in on the Judo and Jiu Jitsu classes. The coaches were knowledgeable and patient.
I dropped in while visiting Richmond from out of state, and I couldn’t have had a better experience at Mongrel taking Coach Jesse’s class. The coaches and all of my training partners with were kind, knowledgeable and had great technique. I felt so welcome here even though I was just passing through.
New to muay thai? Start at Mongrel Martial Arts
Mongrel Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Mongrel 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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