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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Virginia Beach, VA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 50 verified gyms

Virginia Beach has 50 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Taekwondo.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Diego Bispo Academy

    5.0 / 5 (137 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    509 Viking Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 · (757) 563-3432

    Diego Bispo Academy offers martial arts in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Katalyst Krav Maga

    5.0 / 5 (125 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    349 Southport Cir Ste 111, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 · (757) 909-7790

    Katalyst Krav Maga offers martial arts in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Great Neck Martial Arts Academy

    5.0 / 5 (106 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1408 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 · (757) 510-0517

    Great Neck Martial Arts Academy offers martial arts in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Virginia Beach

    5.0 / 5 (81 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1925 Landstown Centre Wy #220, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 · (757) 495-7070

    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Virginia Beach offers martial arts in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. VB FIGHTHOUSE

    5.0 / 5 (80 reviews)

    Boxing

    2277 Upton Dr #704, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 · (757) 729-0922

    VB FIGHTHOUSE offers boxing in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Grindstone Athletics

    5.0 / 5 (64 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    205 Pennsylvania Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 · (757) 335-4410

    Grindstone Athletics offers muay thai, boxing in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Ocean Martial Arts/Agility Youth Sports

    5.0 / 5 (57 reviews)

    853 S Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 · (757) 805-3507

    Ocean Martial Arts/Agility Youth Sports is one of Virginia Beach's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (38 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1485 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 · (757) 753-7799

    Coastal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Chaos Jiu jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (33 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4704 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 · (757) 990-3199

    Chaos Jiu jitsu offers martial arts in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (30 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    434 Newtown Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 · (757) 515-0231

    Element Academy of Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Virginia Beach. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Virginia Beach

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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