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Ocean View Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Norfolk, 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 fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 6) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- 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 ovmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 757-904-5615
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You, your family, your kids, and friends would absolutely benefit from Tim and his team.”
“I started with no grappling experience, and the gym is very beginner friendly.”
“My boyfriend and I came down here from Richmond, trying to get some rounds in at open mat before our competition the next day, the guys were so welcoming!”
“Within a year I participated in my first jiujitsu competition and was very pleased to see how I compared with the other competitors.”
“Very capable staff providing no-nonsense training for adults, teens, and young children.”
Other martial arts here
“Although we see primarily JiuJitsu, Muy Thai, and Judo here at OV Martial Arts, he brings in a variety of other subjects to enhance the training.”
“If you need a place to learn striking, grappling or self-defense in Norfolk, VA, this is the place.”
What members say
“Coach Fowler is welcoming and knowledgeable; he taught several nifty techniques I’ll definitely incorporate into my game.”
“My boyfriend and I came down here from Richmond, trying to get some rounds in at open mat before our competition the next day, the guys were so welcoming!”
“My boyfriend and I came down here from Richmond, trying to get some rounds in at open mat before our competition the next day, the guys were so welcoming!”
“Great energy, nice space, definitely gonna come back and visit.”
“My boyfriend and I came down here from Richmond, trying to get some rounds in at open mat before our competition the next day, the guys were so welcoming!”
From the reviews
Long overdue review, I was a student of Professor Tim shortly after he opened his gym in 2022. Tim is an extremely knowledgeable teacher of his arts. Although we see primarily JiuJitsu, Muy Thai, and Judo here at OV Martial Arts, he brings in a variety of other subjects to enhance the training.
Awesome place and very welcoming! Dropped in for a class while in town for work and will definitely be visiting again when in town. If you are a veteran like myself, the military vibe will make you feel right at home. Thanks again coach Tim!
Very capable staff providing no-nonsense training for adults, teens, and young children. You can't go wrong by starting your martial arts training here. My child loves the classes aswell as the coaches. Membership cost is great and what she has learned since joining is phenomenal. Highly recommend.
Awesome gym culture! Very welcoming and up front crew. Training for all skill levels and disciplines. Still expanding, so excited for this up and coming gym. Can't wait to join the team. Coach Tim and Coach Reba are awesome!!
New to kickboxing? Start at Ocean View Martial Arts
Ocean View Martial Arts 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 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 Ocean View Martial Arts
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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