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Coalition Combat Sports - MMA - Jiu Jitsu - Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stuarts Draft, 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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule coalitioncombatsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 6:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 6:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 1–2 pm |
The classes they run
“I have taken classes there and my son who is a trained in Thailand Mui Thai fighter continues to train at this gym.”
“As a woman walking into a combat gym it can feel a little daunting.”
“They help one on one in a group setting!”
“I would highly encourage any woman that has had an interest in combat sports or self-defense to give this gem a look.”
“I was really nervous at first—super interested in kickboxing but definitely a complete beginner, and honestly a little intimidated to join a combat sport “gym.”
Other martial arts here
“I was really nervous at first—super interested in kickboxing but definitely a complete beginner, and honestly a little intimidated to join a combat sport “gym.”
What members say
“I was really nervous at first—super interested in kickboxing but definitely a complete beginner, and honestly a little intimidated to join a combat sport “gym.”
“Everyone is so welcoming, the coaches are knowledgeable and friendly, and show by their actions they genuinely care about you and want to see you get better.”
“The gym itself is great too- clean, and everything is in good repair.”
“As a woman walking into a combat gym it can feel a little daunting.”
“Training at Coalition has not only helped me reach my health goals but has also given me a sense of confidence and a place where I truly belong.”
From the reviews
I can't speak highly enough about this gym. I began attending the Coalition over a year ago, shortly after I moved to the area. I was very apprehensive to join the kickboxing class because it's a male dominated sport, I had no kickboxing experience (or really any sports experience to speak of), and I didn't know…
I can’t say enough great things about Coalition. Keo has built such a great not just gym, but community here. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or expert… whether you are a jiu jitsu practitioner, or want to focus on stand up striking, or even try you hand at MMA, you will find a coaching style or class or…
As a woman walking into a combat gym it can feel a little daunting. However, this is a totally different experience. I would highly encourage any woman that has had an interest in combat sports or self-defense to give this gem a look. It is not the typical gym that seems to be uninviting to women.
I joined Coalition about a month ago, and I am so glad I did! I was really nervous at first—super interested in kickboxing but definitely a complete beginner, and honestly a little intimidated to join a combat sport “gym.” From day one, every single coach and member has been incredibly welcoming.
New to BJJ? Start at Coalition Combat Sports - MMA - Jiu Jitsu - Kickboxing
Coalition Combat Sports - MMA - Jiu Jitsu - Kickboxing comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all 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, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Coalition Combat Sports - MMA - Jiu Jitsu - Kickboxing
Nervous about walking into a BJJ 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 basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals 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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