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Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington, 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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pentagonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-563-0765
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Anyone from a professional fighter to day one beginner could & should check this place out.”
“Anyone from a professional fighter to day one beginner could & should check this place out.”
“One of the top gyms in virginia for MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and kids programs.”
Other martial arts here
“Top tier Muay Thai and BJJ instructors are here to help you achieve your fitness and/or competition goals.”
“Amazing NEW Performance Center in Arlington, The facility is a massive expansion of Pentagon MMA, with a half cage and regulation size ring.”
“One of the top gyms in virginia for MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and kids programs.”
What members say
“Spacious , clean facilities with bonafide world class instructors who have fought at every level.”
“The coaches are ever-learning and attentive, employees are friendly and helpful, and the camaraderie is evident (: we are truly spoiled with this new location, thank you PMMA 🫡”
“Amazing NEW Performance Center in Arlington, The facility is a massive expansion of Pentagon MMA, with a half cage and regulation size ring.”
“Amazing NEW Performance Center in Arlington, The facility is a massive expansion of Pentagon MMA, with a half cage and regulation size ring.”
“Spacious , clean facilities with bonafide world class instructors who have fought at every level.”
From the reviews
There is no place like Pentagon MMA!!! As someone who’s done research and tried a few gyms/artistries, there is a reason why Pentagon has kept me coming back for the last 3+ years.
Top-of-the line equipment and mats with excellent facilities - clean and well maintained. Staff is very professional - I did a free trial and the instruction was great. One of the top gyms in virginia for MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and kids programs. Even have a sports medicine / physical therapy clinic on site.
Amazing facility, friendly team and authentic coaching! I felt very welcome to this gym after dropping in for a night and I hope to be back again soon :)
Amazing facility! There is nothing you can’t find at the gym. The most important thing is the coaches and the people you meet along the way.
New to muay thai? Start at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center
Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center 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 Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center
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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