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Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 341 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Henrico, Virginia
Group and personal training in strength training, boxing, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for adults and children.
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule phoenixfma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (804) 346-5150
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I reached out to Phoenix on behalf of my son (age 6), who wanted to experience and learn boxing.”
“my justification was that “it’s like a sport” since i was always training to compete and “it keeps me accountable” and also because it is a great place and great environment.”
“If you’re looking for a gym, personal training or sessions for Muay Thai Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, Pheonix is the place to go!”
“Robert, the instructor, is super helpful in both the beginner 1-on-1 sessions and the group classes.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re looking for a gym, personal training or sessions for Muay Thai Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, Pheonix is the place to go!”
“As somebody who was fairly new to a structured strength training program, and extremely new to boxing— I couldn’t imagine a better gym to be at.”
“If you’re looking for a gym, personal training or sessions for Muay Thai Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, Pheonix is the place to go!”
What members say
“If you’re somebody like me, new to gyms like this and looking for a safe, welcoming, structured, and technically sound place to start, look no further.”
“As a 20 year old working part time paying for my own plan, i kept having to justify to family and friends how much i spend monthly as they stare at me in disbelief.”
“Working on my cardio by doing Muay Thai kickboxing classes with Robert has been a ton of fun.”
“While there are gyms much closer to where I live, Phoenix's environment is worth the drive.”
“Coming from another related discipline, I have been overwhelmingly impressed by Phoenix’s engagement and sincere interest in his sporting development.”
From the reviews
Just like joining any gym I was nervous and was self conscious of my current skill level. However at Phoenix there is a much different feel. Every time I walk in there is a warm welcoming from either my man Jackson who keeps that place rolling! Or Renee or Ethan who just feel like long time friends!
Joining this gym has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The coaches dedicate a bunch of time and effort to make sure your form is good on workouts and drills. As somebody who was fairly new to a structured strength training program, and extremely new to boxing— I couldn’t imagine a better gym to be at.
While there are gyms much closer to where I live, Phoenix's environment is worth the drive. After visiting a few gyms to check our their boxing programs, I decided on Phoenix because the atmosphere is inclusive, friendly and welcoming.
Phoenix is a great place. Working out really is fun and the people were very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is peaceful. Everyone feels like family here. The instructor was awesome and made sure you did your full workout. The owners are very nice . The front desk guy is very friendly and helpful. .
New to BJJ? Start at Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts
Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 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 Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts
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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