Muay Thai Classes in Arlington, VA
Arlington has 6 muay thai gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 6 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
District Martial Arts | MMA Gym
4.9 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo
5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Urban Boxing Ballston
4.8 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Training studio featuring classes for all levels, plus personal training and sparring.
Urban Boxing Potomac Yard (Arlington)
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥊 Free trial class — check their site
Good to know in Arlington
5 of the 6 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For coaches trained in Thailand or authentic Thai-style instruction, members point to Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center and Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center and Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center run women's muay thai.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try muay thai before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (280)
- Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo ★★★★★ 5 (141)
- Urban Boxing Ballston ★★★★★ 4.8 (153)
New to muay thai?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and builds up slowly. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- District Martial Arts | MMA Gym ★★★★★ 4.9 (295)
- Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (280)
- Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo ★★★★★ 5 (141)
Kids & teen muay thai in Arlington
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on fitness and discipline. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- District Martial Arts | MMA Gym ★★★★★ 4.9 (295)
- Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (280)
- Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo ★★★★★ 5 (141)
Muay thai in Arlington: quick answers
- How much do muay thai classes cost in Arlington?
- Most Arlington gyms don't post prices online. Muay thai is usually sold as a monthly membership rather than per class, and rates vary by gym. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Arlington gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 6 gyms in Arlington advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center, Kogaion Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo, Urban Boxing Ballston. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start muay thai in Arlington?
- Yes. Muay thai welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 6 Arlington gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Sparring is optional and builds up slowly; a good gym never pressures newcomers to fight.
- Are there kids' muay thai classes in Arlington?
- Yes — 6 Arlington gyms run kids' or youth muay thai, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on fitness, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.