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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Virginia

19 of the 910 martial arts schools we track in Virginia have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Virginia page.

19schools
17cities
910schools statewide

This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

Charlottesville 2

  1. Black Belt Success Academy

    435 Gander Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901-8320

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Charlottesville

  2. Gracie Charlottesville

    381 Hillsdale Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Charlottesville

Henrico 2

  1. Competitive Edge Karate and Kickboxing

    3500 Mayland Ct, Henrico, VA 23233-1421

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Henrico

  2. Practical Rights of Self-Defense

    2018 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23238-8111

    Call Website All Henrico

Ashburn 1

  1. Kore Self Defense

    Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147-6364

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Ashburn

Chesapeake 1

  1. Tidewater Renaissance Fighting Arts

    2405 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23324-1800

    Call Website All Chesapeake

Fairfax 1

  1. Relentless MMA & Fitness

    Fairfax, VA

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Fairfax

Falls Church 1

  1. MiKiDo

    3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041-3196

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Falls Church

Fredericksburg 1

  1. Valhalla Academy of Martial Arts

    4705 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407-7215

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Fredericksburg

Gainesville 1

  1. Twin Dragon Martial Arts

    8066 Crescent Park Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

    Call Website All Gainesville

Hampton 1

  1. Virginia Academy of Judo

    1343 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669-2153

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hampton

Marion 1

  1. Iron Mountain Martial Arts

    Marion, VA

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Marion

Newport News 1

  1. East Wind Academy of Martial Arts

    13361 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602-5601

    MMA
    Call Website All Newport News

Richmond 1

  1. Richmond Balintawak

    2125 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23230-2905

    BJJ / grappling
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Springfield 1

  1. Reborn Martial Arts

    6810 Bland St, Springfield, VA 22150-2612

    Mon-Sat AM and PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Springfield

Vinton 1

  1. Optimum Martial Arts

    120 N Pollard St, Vinton, VA 24179-2417

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Vinton

Virginia Beach 1

  1. Eastern Academy of Mixed Martial Arts

    3900 Bonney Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-2465

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Virginia Beach

Warrenton 1

  1. Twin Dragon Martial Arts

    4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187

    Call Website All Warrenton

Woodbridge 1

  1. Trident Academy of Martial Arts

    3310 Noble Pond Way, Woodbridge, VA 22193-1472

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Woodbridge
Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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Good to know

How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Virginia can browse 19 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Virginia should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 19 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.