Tiger Academy of Martial Arts
“Freeman and Nestor are fantastic instructors and put everything they have into your development whether that is to develop self-defense skills or compete.”
Best Kickboxing Classes near Portsmouth, VA
1 of these gyms is based in Portsmouth; the others serve Portsmouth from Chesapeake (12 mi), Virginia Beach (19 mi) and Norfolk (6 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
2knucklesports MMA & Fitness
“My son loves this gym the sensei is very kind and is so good with the kids all of them love him!”
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Master Hill's Red Dragon Martial Arts
“GM Hill is the best martial arts instructor you will find anywhere.”
Virginia Martial Arts Center
“They push the kids to excel in a way that develops the kids' own internal motivation, so the students only feel how much they want to be there.”
Impact Martial Arts Academy
“Having multiple instructors in every class, teaching discipline, respect, accountability, and academic responsibility is something you don't see anymore.”
Grindstone Athletics
“The coaches have expanded their knowledge even further to best teach coach and mentor fighters and power lifters alike”
The 15 gyms listed for Portsmouth, VA teach kickboxing, muay thai or both. What each gym says about timetables, junior classes and sparring comes from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Portsmouth, VA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,287 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Can I reserve a kickboxing class online with gyms listed for Portsmouth?
2 of the 15 gyms here take bookings through their own site, which is the simplest way to land in a beginner session rather than the fight class. A gym without online booking works on a phone call or a walk-in, so say on the phone that it is your first time.
Virginia Taekwondo & Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“My child has been a student with Virginia Taekwondo for about 3 years and we all love the place.”
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Higher Vision Studios
“Higher Vision is one of the most flexible and considerate martial arts schools you could ever attend.”
Eastern Academy of Mixed Martial Arts
“The coach does an exceptional job of keeping the kids fully engaged, tailoring the instruction to each child's individual abilities while consistently pushing them to grow and improve.”
The House of Muay Thai
“Do yourselves a service to personal development and come attend these phenomenal classes”
King Tiger Martial Arts
“Whether you are just starting out or already have martial arts experience, the classes are well-structured and encouraging”
The Fox's den Kung Fu
“Everyone in class was very patient and nice and it was just an awesome environment to be in i def recommend fox is a great teacher!!”
Kim Masters Taekwondo
“My son loves class and has been taught so much in less than a year.”
Tidewater Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“They create an environment that pushes limits AND make everything accessible to every kid.”
Chesapeake Tae Kwon Do
“Kids get their homework done, they get some social interaction and learn how to defend themselves.”
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