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Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 280 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Arlington, 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
- 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
- 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 pentagonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-521-1000
Hours
| Monday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are two mats, heavy bags, weights, showers AND a sauna/ cold plunge.”
“His experience has been just as positive as mine — both in the kids’ classes and the after-school program.”
“The coaches are extremely experienced and do a great job for all levels of experience and the members there have a great community.”
“I love how communication is highly encouraged when partnering with someone and specially when sparring.”
“Sa'idah and Isaac are DMV jiu jitsu legends with the competition medals to prove it.”
“I’ve been training at Pentagon MMA for the past two years doing both BJJ and Muay Thai, and it’s honestly one of the best gyms and communities I’ve ever been a part of.”
“They have multiple boxing style classes for all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been training at Pentagon MMA for the past two years doing both BJJ and Muay Thai, and it’s honestly one of the best gyms and communities I’ve ever been a part of.”
“They have multiple boxing style classes for all levels.”
“I’ve been training at Pentagon MMA for the past two years doing both BJJ and Muay Thai, and it’s honestly one of the best gyms and communities I’ve ever been a part of.”
“I’ve been training at Pentagon MMA for the past two years doing both BJJ and Muay Thai, and it’s honestly one of the best gyms and communities I’ve ever been a part of.”
What members say
“They have incredibly knowledgeable world class instructors who genuinely care of their students growth.”
“The coaches are extremely experienced and do a great job for all levels of experience and the members there have a great community.”
“You will get into the best shape of your life, and will be part of a family that encourages you to be your best self inside and outside of the gym.”
“Don’t get me wrong - this place is highly successful in competition - but that’s because the coaches don’t treat it like a job - they treat it as a way of life.”
“Place is very clean and staff are very friendly and go above and beyond to help you.”
“Class sign-up thru the app is easy and I enjoy asking my naïve "mom questions" to the Warrior FB Group.”
From the reviews
After looking at several MMA gyms in the area, I decided to give Pentagon MMA a try. Their involvement in the community and kids programs are what appealed to me at first, because I was looking for a place that my 4 year old could attend, but it was everything else about this gym that convinced me to start training…
I've been coming to PMMA for almost two years now (32 when I started). I love it here! As a woman, I was a little worried at first, but I have to say that went away once I realized how inclusive this gym is and I just love seeing more and more women coming through the doors.
When my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Lego Ninjago loving 4yo son told me he needed to begin his "ninja training," I was skeptical on how or if he'd transition from pretend play to student at a mixed martial arts school (neither my husband or I have martial arts experience).
I started at Pentagon MMA on the Muay Thai 3 day a week track in October of 2024 with the intent on helping maintain fitness goals into the holidays and new year.
New to kickboxing? Start at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth 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.
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