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Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 280 Google reviews · BJJ 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 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pentagonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (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
“The first class I went to was an fundamentals class on Wednesday evening.”
“His experience has been just as positive as mine — both in the kids’ classes and the after-school program.”
“Sa'idah and Isaac are DMV jiu jitsu legends with the competition medals to prove it.”
“The coaches are extremely experienced and do a great job for all levels of experience and the members there have a great community.”
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.”
“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.”
“Pentagon MMA is an incredible place to learn Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu jitsu.”
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.”
“For me, this gym has become more than just a place to train Jiu Jitsu — it’s become a big part of my family’s life.”
“The coaches don’t just show up to teach techniques; they take the time to know you personally and give thoughtful guidance that helps you grow on and off the mats.”
“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.”
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 BJJ? 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 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 Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts - Muay Thai & BJJ - Youth Center
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 when you call. 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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