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Ocean View Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Norfolk, 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 (ages 6) — 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 ovmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (757) 904-5615
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and able to train all levels.”
“You, your family, your kids, and friends would absolutely benefit from Tim and his team.”
“Very capable staff providing no-nonsense training for adults, teens, and young children.”
“My wife has an upcoming fight in Boston & they set up sparring for her.”
“If you need a place to learn striking, grappling or self-defense in Norfolk, VA, this is the place.”
“My boyfriend and I came down here from Richmond, trying to get some rounds in at open mat before our competition the next day, the guys were so welcoming!”
Other martial arts here
“Although we see primarily JiuJitsu, Muy Thai, and Judo here at OV Martial Arts, he brings in a variety of other subjects to enhance the training.”
“Although we see primarily JiuJitsu, Muy Thai, and Judo here at OV Martial Arts, he brings in a variety of other subjects to enhance the training.”
What members say
“My child loves the classes aswell as the coaches. Membership cost is great and what she has learned since joining is phenomenal.”
“My boyfriend and I came down here from Richmond, trying to get some rounds in at open mat before our competition the next day, the guys were so welcoming!”
“My boyfriend and I came down here from Richmond, trying to get some rounds in at open mat before our competition the next day, the guys were so welcoming!”
“Coach Fowler is welcoming and knowledgeable; he taught several nifty techniques I’ll definitely incorporate into my game.”
“My boyfriend and I came down here from Richmond, trying to get some rounds in at open mat before our competition the next day, the guys were so welcoming!”
“Great energy, nice space, definitely gonna come back and visit.”
From the reviews
Amazing Coaches, great students, I've really enjoyed training here the coaches push me to train harder and help me as a newcomer learn the skills and make sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to, 100% reccomend this school to anybody experienced or brand new, You will love it here
Long overdue review, I was a student of Professor Tim shortly after he opened his gym in 2022. Tim is an extremely knowledgeable teacher of his arts. Although we see primarily JiuJitsu, Muy Thai, and Judo here at OV Martial Arts, he brings in a variety of other subjects to enhance the training.
Awesome place and very welcoming! Dropped in for a class while in town for work and will definitely be visiting again when in town. If you are a veteran like myself, the military vibe will make you feel right at home. Thanks again coach Tim!
Very capable staff providing no-nonsense training for adults, teens, and young children. You can't go wrong by starting your martial arts training here. My child loves the classes aswell as the coaches. Membership cost is great and what she has learned since joining is phenomenal. Highly recommend.
New to muay thai? Start at Ocean View Martial Arts
Ocean View 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 Ocean View 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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