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Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 341 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Henrico, Virginia

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fight team

Group and personal training in strength training, boxing, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for adults and children.

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule phoenixfma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 804-346-5150

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–8 pm
Friday 5:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Robert, the instructor, is super helpful in both the beginner 1-on-1 sessions and the group classes.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 3 mentions

“I reached out to Phoenix on behalf of my son (age 6), who wanted to experience and learn boxing.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a gym, personal training or sessions for Muay Thai Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, Pheonix is the place to go!”

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🏆 Fight Team

“my justification was that “it’s like a sport” since i was always training to compete and “it keeps me accountable” and also because it is a great place and great environment.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a gym, personal training or sessions for Muay Thai Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, Pheonix is the place to go!”

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🥊 Boxing 7 mentions

“As somebody who was fairly new to a structured strength training program, and extremely new to boxing— I couldn’t imagine a better gym to be at.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a gym, personal training or sessions for Muay Thai Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, Pheonix is the place to go!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 341 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“If you’re somebody like me, new to gyms like this and looking for a safe, welcoming, structured, and technically sound place to start, look no further.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 17 mentions

“As a 20 year old working part time paying for my own plan, i kept having to justify to family and friends how much i spend monthly as they stare at me in disbelief.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“It’s great to have Lacy and Casey as coaches to correct form and socialize with other people during these workouts.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“Working on my cardio by doing Muay Thai kickboxing classes with Robert has been a ton of fun.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“While there are gyms much closer to where I live, Phoenix's environment is worth the drive.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Coming from another related discipline, I have been overwhelmingly impressed by Phoenix’s engagement and sincere interest in his sporting development.”

From the reviews

I joined in March at the insistence and encouragement of my friends. Nearly 40 year old mom here, I generally dislike gyms and have little experience with strength training. But I am trying to lift heavy and stay strong and I am so glad to have found what I need at Phoenix.

★★★★★ — Angel, Jul 2025

Just like joining any gym I was nervous and was self conscious of my current skill level. However at Phoenix there is a much different feel. Every time I walk in there is a warm welcoming from either my man Jackson who keeps that place rolling! Or Renee or Ethan who just feel like long time friends!

★★★★★ — Nick, Jan 2025

Joining this gym has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The coaches dedicate a bunch of time and effort to make sure your form is good on workouts and drills. As somebody who was fairly new to a structured strength training program, and extremely new to boxing— I couldn’t imagine a better gym to be at.

★★★★★ — Donovan, Mar 2026

While there are gyms much closer to where I live, Phoenix's environment is worth the drive. After visiting a few gyms to check our their boxing programs, I decided on Phoenix because the atmosphere is inclusive, friendly and welcoming.

★★★★★ — K., Jul 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts

Phoenix Fitness & 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Phoenix Fitness & 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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts

3957 Deep Rock Rd, Henrico, VA23233

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