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Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center

5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Arlington, Virginia

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Competition team New

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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • 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 pentagonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 703-563-0765

Hours

Monday 12–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday 9 am–12 pm

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Anyone from a professional fighter to day one beginner could & should check this place out.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 7 mentions

“I love all the coaches here Kru Vivek, Kru Jom, Coach Katrina, Coach Josh, Kru Nikko, Kru Bill, Coach Saidah and other coaching staffs.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“I look forward to growing my skills here and improving my strength and conditioning.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“One of the top gyms in virginia for MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and kids programs.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Top tier Muay Thai and BJJ instructors are here to help you achieve your fitness and/or competition goals.”

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🏟️ MMA 7 mentions

“Amazing NEW Performance Center in Arlington, The facility is a massive expansion of Pentagon MMA, with a half cage and regulation size ring.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“Top tier Muay Thai and BJJ instructors are here to help you achieve your fitness and/or competition goals.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“The instructor was very knowledgeable and helped out as soon as they saw an issue with the techniques.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“Spacious , clean facilities with bonafide world class instructors who have fought at every level.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 8 mentions

“The coaches are ever-learning and attentive, employees are friendly and helpful, and the camaraderie is evident (: we are truly spoiled with this new location, thank you PMMA 🫡”

From the reviews

Top-of-the line equipment and mats with excellent facilities - clean and well maintained. Staff is very professional - I did a free trial and the instruction was great. One of the top gyms in virginia for MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and kids programs. Even have a sports medicine / physical therapy clinic on site.

★★★★★ — Pedram, May 2026

Great instructors. Super supportive. The new gym is fantastic with so many amenities.

★★★★★ — Allan, Apr 2026

I have been waiting for this moment in a long long time. This is one of the best experiences I have in my life. I love all the coaches here Kru Vivek, Kru Jom, Coach Katrina, Coach Josh, Kru Nikko, Kru Bill, Coach Saidah and other coaching staffs.

★★★★★ — Tina, Apr 2026

Really incredible facility they are running here , one of the best gyms I’ve stepped foot in roughly 15 years training around the country . Spacious , clean facilities with bonafide world class instructors who have fought at every level.

★★★★★ — James, Apr 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center

Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Performance Center

932 S Walter Reed Dr 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA22204

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