Beginner martial arts classes in Richmond, United States
Browse 6 martial arts gyms in Richmond. Compare styles, prices, free trials, kids and beginner classes. Open a gym for its timetable and contact details.
Upstream BJJ
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy on Chamberlayne Road, just north of the city line. Adults start in an Intro to BJJ class before moving to the all-levels classes, and there are kids’ classes from age five, a weekly Marathon Roll sparring session and a free open mat.
Revolution BJJ
A grappling and striking academy on Staples Mill Road with more than 30 classes a week. The timetable runs Brazilian jiu-jitsu at numbered levels, Muay Thai, judo and wrestling, plus kids’ BJJ and a Sunday open mat; newcomers start with a six- or eight-week intro program.
Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense Academy
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai academy on West Broad Street, open since January 2002. Classes run early morning and evening six days a week, with fundamentals and mixed-level classes in both arts and a Sunday ladies’ Muay Thai class.
Vintage Boxing Gym
A boxing gym on North Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Scott’s Addition, founded and coached by Eric Ash. Adult boxing classes run in three levels, with sparring only at level three, alongside full-body workout classes and youth boxing for ages 8 to 16.
Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy
A Ving Tsun (wing chun) kung fu school on East Main Street downtown, founded in 1986 and directed by Grandmaster Anthony Moy Tung. Beginner men and women train in separate classes, and there are age-group classes for kids and teens.
Richmond Virginia Shidokan Karate Dojo
A traditional Okinawan karate dojo (Beikoku Shidokan Shorin-ryu) in a suite on Stony Point Parkway. Adult classes run on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with Monday given over to fundamentals of karate and self-defense.