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Revolution BJJ
- Learn
- Skills
- Muay Thai
“I've trained at Muay Thai and boxing schools that were excellent in their own right, but I did not find a BJJ school that grabbed me after the trial membership, until I moved to Richmond.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Glen Allen, VA
These gyms serve Glen Allen from nearby bases in towns including Richmond, Henrico and Mechanicsville.
24 gyms listed · 14 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Upstream BJJ
- Game
- Knowledge
- Atmosphere
“Although I'm new to BJJ I've had coaches for various other activities and can easily rank Seph towards the top in terms of creating a great environment to learn, compete, and have fun in.”
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Dong's Karate
“My son enjoys every class and is more confident in standing for himself in difficult situation and shows much more responsibility in his chores and school work!”
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Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts
“Overall, I'm really satisfied with how the classes are organized, enabling beginners to progress at their own pace while receiving valuable feedback from the coaches.”
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Aegis Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
- Clean
- Skills
“I probably learned more in one day training here than any other day doing BJJ elsewhere due to the relaxed yet attention focused style of both professors.”
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Rise Martial Arts
- Engaged
- After School Program
- Ability
“What started out as our daughter attending a friend's birthday party at Rise has ended with our daughter signing up for classes, and I'm so happy we did.”
The 24 gyms listed for Glen Allen, VA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Glen Allen, VA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,242 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and value (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Glen Allen?
14 of the 24 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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Revolution BJJ Ashland LLC
- Knowledge
- Environment
- Atmosphere
“Jarret and Keith are great instructors that allow a very welcoming but tough environment that allow it's students to not only succeed but be confident in their skills.”
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BOA BJJ Academy
- Mats
- Competitive
- Train
“Whether or its you or your child, the BOA instructors are passionate about teaching quality jiu jitsu and cultivate a family like environment in the gym!”
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Winning Warrior Krav Maga and Fitness
- Knowledge
- Tools
- Teaching
“Master Winn was completely engaging with his students and while the subject matter was serious, he brought in an element of levity that made the learning fun and comfortable for all.”
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Richmond Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy
- System
- Sifu
- Confidence
“This is a great place to learn with excellent teachers like Sifu Stuart Zeno who has over 20 years experience teaching all ages and all experience levels.”
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Top Game Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Prof
- Mat
- Skilled
“As a lifelong wrestler and military veteran, the ability to train and compete with a brotherhood and team of dedicated martial artists is very valuable to me.”
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K-Top Martial Arts
“Learning Taekwondo has helped our participants grow in confidence, self-esteem, and physical strength, and I highly recommend K-Top if you're looking for a place to start your martial arts journey!”
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Academy of Kung Fu
- Classes
- Self Defense
- Train
“Thanks to the Academy of Kung Fu's thoughtfulness and adaptability, I was able to fit weekly virtual sessions into my schedule - allowing me to stay safe, motivated, and continually challenged and growing.”
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Richmond Traditional Martial Arts
“Finally, I would like to finish with huge thank you to all of the instructors, staff, and the owner for a great experience that has made me the amazing kid I am today.”
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Mongrel Martial Arts
- Atmosphere
- BJJ
“Access to as many classes as I want, for as many programs that are offered as I want, free events like watching big fights together, loads of encouragement and support for those that want to compete, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.”
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East End Boxing Club
“Great work!”
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Taekwondo Works
“As i said in another review i take taekwando and i take it here very nice people teachers David,Craig,Alexa and Chris are very kind God bless have a nice day :)”
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Taekwondo America of Richmond
“With the introduction of taekwando and reducing his electronic tablet time, he has gone from not doing his work at all to bringing home grade A work from school.”
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Gibson's Martial Arts Inc
“I would send friends and family to study under him!”
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Elite Training Academy Kung Fu
- Sifu
- Skills
- Learn
“High quality skills and techniques are taught by a high quality instructor who preserves the traditional art-strong foundations, straight to the point, and very effective.”
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Heritage Self-Defense
“The teaching is fantastic and the people are very friendly.”
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Jow Ga Kung Fu
“Great school, awesome instructor!”
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River City Aikido
“A great dojo and an excellent Sensei.”
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Tactical Martial Arts Academy
- Self Defense
- Learn
“Don't waste your time and money on the other school who rush the students to test just so the school can make a buck and the students don't really learn anything.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Glen Allen
- “Our son loves to go and looks forward to working hard because he knows he will earn his next belt.” — from a review of Rise Martial Arts
- “The instruction is top notch, and all of the upper belts are great to work with and clearly care about their team mates.” — from a review of Mongrel Martial Arts
- “You meet peers who are very encouraging and higher belts who are always there to correct you and help you.” — from a review of Dong's Karate
- “I've not only felt a physical improvement but also a mental one with better discipline and focus.” — from a review of Dong's Karate
- “The instructors carry this incredible ability of combining structure, firmness, and discipline with kindness and patience!” — from a review of Rise Martial Arts
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