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Urban Boxing Potomac Yard (Arlington)
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arlington, 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 — 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
- 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 urbanboxingnationallanding.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (703) 375-9703
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 11:45 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 11:45 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 11:45 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 11:45 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:45 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Happy to have a brand new gym in the crystal city area that has all the tools you could need to turn your skills up or get fit and ready for the summer !”
“I personally train 1-on-1 with Coach Trey, and he is absolutely amazing.”
“Happy to have a brand new gym in the crystal city area that has all the tools you could need to turn your skills up or get fit and ready for the summer !”
“All skill levels have a lot to gain from classes here – whether you compete or are just starting out.”
“These classes are more than a workout – you’ll learn self defense, work your mind, and condition your body.”
Other martial arts here
“This was my first-ever kickboxing class and I walked in super nervous… but they made me feel safe right away.”
“I’ve been going to Urban Boxing for several months, and I love the new Potomac Yard location!”
What members say
“) I take the Metro from DC to get here, where I have access to excellent coaches.”
“Very good and welcoming place, always clean and the coaches are friendly and helpful regardless of your skill level”
“Very good and welcoming place, always clean and the coaches are friendly and helpful regardless of your skill level”
“It’s more than just fitness, the coaches actually teach proper boxing technique and help you develop boxing skills.”
“There are endless bags, heavy bags, speed bags, double-end bags, plus a conditioning area that gives you everything you need for a complete workout.”
“All skill levels have a lot to gain from classes here – whether you compete or are just starting out.”
From the reviews
I love Urban and this is a beautiful new location!! The space is large and has everything I want in a gym. Everyone there is super friendly and helpful, especially if you are just getting into boxing! All skill levels have a lot to gain from classes here – whether you compete or are just starting out.
So excited for this beautiful new gym in Arlington. (Potomac Yard? National Landing?) I take the Metro from DC to get here, where I have access to excellent coaches. These classes are more than a workout – you’ll learn self defense, work your mind, and condition your body.
I’m really excited about the new Urban Boxing location in Potomac Yard! They recently opened and are already off to a strong start. The space is clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed, you can tell they put intention behind the layout.
So excited that Urban Boxing Potomac Yard (Arlington) is finally open! I stopped in during their opening week (opened Feb 16th), and the space is incredible—huge, brand new, and packed with all the gear you need to level up your skills or get in shape for summer.
New to muay thai? Start at Urban Boxing Potomac Yard (Arlington)
Urban Boxing Potomac Yard (Arlington) 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 Urban Boxing Potomac Yard (Arlington)
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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