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Shark Pit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Winchester, Virginia

Free trial Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule sharkpitbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 540-545-5173

Hours

Monday 9–10:30 am, 5–9 pm
Tuesday 6–7 am, 5–9 pm
Wednesday 6–7 am, 10–11 am, 5–9 pm
Thursday 6–7 am, 9–10:30 am, 5–9 pm
Friday 6–7 am, 9–10:30 am, 5–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Sunday 7 am–2 pm

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 Shark Pit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 15 mentions

“Both my girls go here as well and the instructors are extremely patient with the kids, while they teach, heck even the head black belt comes and rolls with the kids.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“They have an awesome womens program and such a nice facility.”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“I definitely recommend Shark Pit to anyone looking to train, compete, get in shape, or simply become part of a great community.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The instruction and quality is high class, and whatever the goal may be (competition, fitness, self-defense, etc…), one will find that here.”

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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 Shark Pit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“They have Kick boxing also which has been an awesome skill to develop in addition.”

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🥊 Boxing

“They have Kick boxing also which has been an awesome skill to develop in addition.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 19 mentions

“No matter what your reason to try Jiu Jitsu is they offer it all and if you’ve got young children then this is where they need to be!”

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🏟️ MMA

“From kids, to professional MMA fighters, there is world class instruction.”

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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 85 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“From kids, to professional MMA fighters, there is world class instruction.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Great Jiu-jitsu instruction and great training environment for all levels of skill, highly recommend!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 17 mentions

“From the moment you walk through the doors, you’re welcomed by a friendly and supportive team of instructors and students who make everyone feel like part of the family.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“The confidence my daughter gained is astounding. I also feel more confident as a parent, knowing she is/was learning how to defend herself.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 6 mentions

“The instruction and quality is high class, and whatever the goal may be (competition, fitness, self-defense, etc…), one will find that here.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 4 mentions

“The facility is very clean and as an added bonus they have access to a great changing area/locker room.”

From the reviews

What an amazing group of guys & girls! No matter what your reason to try Jiu Jitsu is they offer it all and if you’ve got young children then this is where they need to be!

★★★★★ — Joseph, Feb 2020

I have cross trained with members of Shark Pit multiple times whether at my school or theirs. I have also been coached by their head instructor in competition. They are always welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The facility is very clean and as an added bonus they have access to a great changing area/locker room.

★★★★★ — Jelyn, Aug 2019

One day I decided that I needed a new hobby, and I was considering golf or bowling. Neither of these options included 18th Century Japanese apparel as a condition of participation, and that was a non-starter.

★★★★★ — Rickey, Aug 2022

I have so many positive things to say about Shark Pit that I don’t even know where to start. My daughter was a meek 1st grader that joined when Shark Pit opened at the Sportsplex. She previously went to another facility, but it was not what she needed.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Aug 2022

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Your first muay thai class at Shark Pit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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 Shark Pit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

210 Fort Collier Rd Unit 6, Winchester, VA22603

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