Home › Virginia › Chesapeake › Violent Hippie Academy
Violent Hippie Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Chesapeake, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 violenthippieacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (757) 715-8309
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 AM, 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instruction is top notch for all levels and we especially love how we have become a part of such a great community of people.”
“I can see confidence building more and more in our children with each class we take.”
“They empower her and just started a women only class and that is really cool we are gonna do jiu jitsu together”
Other martial arts here
“If you have a child- Levi should show them the ropes because he got my scared daughter hooked on Jiu jitsu in one session.”
“I dropped in for a Judo class this past Friday.”
“I used to wrestle & was looking for something to help me get back into shape.”
What members say
“Mitch and Josh and the other amazing coaches here truly care about the success and growth of each and every member.”
“The instruction is top notch for all levels and we especially love how we have become a part of such a great community of people.”
“They have been so good to my mom and I love seeing her supported by such good people like Mitch and Josh.”
“As a small female there are plenty of girls for me to train with so I don’t have to roll with the boys if I don’t want to -Even though every single person is so kind.”
“I can see confidence building more and more in our children with each class we take.”
From the reviews
The best jiu jitsu gym around! They have been so good to my mom and I love seeing her supported by such good people like Mitch and Josh. They empower her and just started a women only class and that is really cool we are gonna do jiu jitsu together
Amazing gym! Mitch and Josh and the other amazing coaches here truly care about the success and growth of each and every member. This is not the place to come and not be ready to be uncomfortable- this is not the place to come and make excuses- this is the place to come and put in the work and become something bigger…
My son and I, as well as my nephews, joined this gym this month. Professor Mitch and Coach Josh are so great. The community emphasis is so apparent in all they do. They are committed to seeing you grow, not just on the mats but in your mind and body as well. I love the down-to-earth and no excuses mindset.
My son attends the evening children classes. The instructor is great and the kids have a lot fun with him.
New to muay thai? Start at Violent Hippie Academy
Violent Hippie Academy 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 Violent Hippie Academy
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.
More muay thai gyms near Chesapeake
Arcane Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
The House of Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Friendly and welcoming gym that teaches Muay Thai kickboxing.