Shark Pit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The welcoming community, knowledgeable coaches, and inclusive atmosphere make it a great place to learn.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Winchester, VA
2 of these gyms are based in Winchester; the others serve Winchester from towns including Martinsburg, WV (24 mi), Purcellville (25 mi) and Inwood, WV (15 mi).
8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Winchester Jiu Jitsu Academy
“They have a gift for keeping the kids' classes structured, safe, and engaging while seamlessly switching gears to provide top-notch instruction for the adults (and even older guys like me)”
The Squared Circle Aka Valley Fight League
“Both Lionel and Jenny have been very generous with their time helping me to become one of the boxing officials.”
Spectrum JIU Jitsu
“This has been such a great gym to start my Jiu Jitsu journey at, and I hope to stay a long time!”
Shannon Fight Sports
“Billy is amazing and his passion and expertise in Jiu Jitzu are above and beyond, best in this area.”
Nine Realms MMA Fight Club
“I wake up excited to start my day, and after a long day of work, I actually look forward to getting back for the evening classes.”
The 10 gyms listed for Winchester, 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: Winchester, VA
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 560 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 7 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 6 publish a contact page; all 10 list a public email and 4 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Winchester?
2 of the 10 gyms sit inside Winchester. The rest come from other towns inside 25 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Justin Lough Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Awesome and welcoming environment for all levels offering high level jiujitsu and quality training partners.”
Renzo Gracie Martinsburg
“His coordination, ability to chain multiple physical tasks together, and persistence has improved sooo much thanks to the coaching team.”
Dragon Yong-In Martial Arts
“My son has been going for nearly 5 years and loves it.”
Elite Martial Arts & MMA
“My kids are growing as martial artists, while gaining confidence, focus and promoting respect”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Winchester
- “I appreciate the different classes offered to all belt levels, and the strong women’s community.” — from a review of Shark Pit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “The coaches are patient, encouraging, and great with little ones — they make learning fun while still teaching discipline and focus.” — from a review of Shannon Fight Sports
- “I would definitely recommend anyone (white belts & higher) to check this gym out!” — from a review of Spectrum JIU Jitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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