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Gracie Charlottesville (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai)
5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Charlottesville, Virginia
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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 fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 3) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciecharlottesville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (434) 688-4482
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 3:45–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:45–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–10 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 3:45–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 3:45–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–9 AM, 3:45–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“The facility and locker room spaces are immaculate, and they have a top notch kids program among many others!”
“Walking into a new gym, especially as a woman, can be intimidating, but everyone here is really welcoming and friendly.”
“The environment is welcoming, family-oriented, and perfect for practitioners of all levels, whether you’re just starting out or sharpening your game for competition.”
“I called the school and Brent answered and invited us to their open mat.”
“Training here not only elevated my skills, but also helped me bring home a win at an IBJJF tournament.”
“Trained at Gracie Charlottesville for a grappling seminar, as well as Muay Thai for a few classes.”
Other martial arts here
“Trained at Gracie Charlottesville for a grappling seminar, as well as Muay Thai for a few classes.”
“I have been wanting to try BJJ for a while and I finally decided to, I am so glad I picked Gracie Charlottesville.”
“It is a great and effective way to learn self defense, meet people, and get some exercise.”
What members say
“The Muay Thai coach Daniel Nelson is an outstanding instructor. He is a very knowledgeable coach.”
“The coaches and trainers are all world class, the environment is very welcoming with a nice variety of people to train with.”
“The classes are a really intense workout and so much fun, there has not been a day yet where I didn’t leave dripping in sweat with a smile on my face!”
“The classes are a really intense workout and so much fun, there has not been a day yet where I didn’t leave dripping in sweat with a smile on my face!”
“The environment is welcoming, family-oriented, and perfect for practitioners of all levels, whether you’re just starting out or sharpening your game for competition.”
“They provide a clean high quality facility with several fantastic coaches that truly care and go out of their way bring you into the gym family.”
From the reviews
I was searching for a place to train after moving to Charlottesville and was very fortunate to find Gracie Charlottesville. The instructors and other students have been very welcoming. Adam, Brent, and Shelby are very knowledgeable, supportive instructors who foster a safe and fun training atmosphere.
I started at Gracie about three months ago and absolutely love the Muay Thai program! Each of the instructors (Kristen, Brad, Amy, Todd) is dedicated and knowledgeable, and always willing to answer any questions or offer extra help. The gym is clean, organized, and well-managed.
I trained here for a month while visiting my parents in VA and I had a great time! Everyone was super welcoming, from the staff to the students. The coaches instructed clearly and were always open to questions and would provide feedback if you were having trouble with anything.
I'm in town temporarily for work and am so glad I found Gracie Charlottesville. Walking into a new gym, especially as a woman, can be intimidating, but everyone here is really welcoming and friendly. The instructors are great and they take the time to give you individualized feedback.
New to kickboxing? Start at Gracie Charlottesville (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai)
Gracie Charlottesville (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai) comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 kickboxing class at Gracie Charlottesville (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai)
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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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