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Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 280 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
- 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 pentagonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (703) 521-1000
Hours
| Monday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They cater to all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners, and even have classes for kids that focus on discipline, confidence and character development.”
“They cater to all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners, and even have classes for kids that focus on discipline, confidence and character development.”
“I love how communication is highly encouraged when partnering with someone and specially when sparring.”
“The gym fosters a welcoming community that challenges you outside your comfort zone while helping you build a strong foundation in martial arts.”
Other martial arts here
“Pentagon MMA is an incredible place to learn Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu jitsu.”
“They have multiple boxing style classes for all levels.”
“I’ve been training at Pentagon MMA for the past two years doing both BJJ and Muay Thai, and it’s honestly one of the best gyms and communities I’ve ever been a part of.”
“I’ve been training at Pentagon MMA for the past two years doing both BJJ and Muay Thai, and it’s honestly one of the best gyms and communities I’ve ever been a part of.”
What members say
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, no matter your experience level.”
“The gym fosters a welcoming community that challenges you outside your comfort zone while helping you build a strong foundation in martial arts.”
“The gym fosters a welcoming community that challenges you outside your comfort zone while helping you build a strong foundation in martial arts.”
“The coaches don’t just show up to teach techniques; they take the time to know you personally and give thoughtful guidance that helps you grow on and off the mats.”
“You will get into the best shape of your life, and will be part of a family that encourages you to be your best self inside and outside of the gym.”
“Don’t get me wrong - this place is highly successful in competition - but that’s because the coaches don’t treat it like a job - they treat it as a way of life.”
From the reviews
After looking at several MMA gyms in the area, I decided to give Pentagon MMA a try. Their involvement in the community and kids programs are what appealed to me at first, because I was looking for a place that my 4 year old could attend, but it was everything else about this gym that convinced me to start training…
I've been coming to PMMA for almost two years now (32 when I started). I love it here! As a woman, I was a little worried at first, but I have to say that went away once I realized how inclusive this gym is and I just love seeing more and more women coming through the doors.
When my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Lego Ninjago loving 4yo son told me he needed to begin his "ninja training," I was skeptical on how or if he'd transition from pretend play to student at a mixed martial arts school (neither my husband or I have martial arts experience).
I started at Pentagon MMA on the Muay Thai 3 day a week track in October of 2024 with the intent on helping maintain fitness goals into the holidays and new year.
New to muay thai? Start at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth 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 - Youth 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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