Across Virginia, of the 910 martial arts schools we list, 879 give a phone number, 65 publish opening hours and 729 have a website. No national chains here — every school on this page is independent.
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single school are listed further down this page.
- Virginia Beach65
- Richmond34
- Ashburn32
- Fredericksburg32
- Alexandria31
- Chantilly29
- Chesapeake26
- Fairfax24
- Falls Church24
- Henrico23
- Roanoke23
- Manassas22
- Sterling21
- Herndon18
- Arlington17
- Newport News17
- Springfield16
- Woodbridge16
- Charlottesville15
- Midlothian15
- Norfolk15
- Stafford12
- Gainesville11
- Williamsburg11
- Burke10
- Leesburg10
- Winchester10
- Yorktown10
- Annandale9
- Christiansburg9
- Hampton9
- Vienna9
- Centreville8
- Harrisonburg8
- Danville7
- Lorton7
- Lynchburg7
- Mechanicsville7
- Front Royal6
- McLean6
- Abingdon5
- Ashland5
- Bristol5
- Colonial Heights5
- Forest5
- Martinsville5
- North Chesterfield5
- Purcellville5
- Reston5
- Salem5
- Warrenton5
- Bristow4
- Culpeper4
- Dumfries4
- Glen Allen4
- Staunton4
- Suffolk4
- Aldie3
- Blackstone3
- Blacksburg3
- Chesterfield3
- Great Falls3
- Haymarket3
- Petersburg3
- Vinton3
- Wytheville3
- Altavista2
- Bealeton2
- Bedford2
- Berryville2
- Buena Vista2
- Chester2
- Clarksville2
- Daleville2
- Elkton2
- Fairfax Station2
- Farmville2
- Floyd2
- Hayes2
- King George2
- Lexington2
- Madison Heights2
- Marion2
- Orange2
- Palmyra2
- Portsmouth2
- Radford2
- Rockville2
- Rocky Mount2
- Smithfield2
- South Hill2
- Spotsylvania Courthouse2
- Stuart2
- Stuarts Draft2
- Troutville2
- Warsaw2
- Waynesboro2
Virginia, by feature
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Other towns in Virginia
One school each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Aldridge Karate Institute IncBarboursville
490 Albano Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923
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Rutters Martial ArtsBassett
6634 Stones Dairy Rd, Bassett, VA 24055
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Mountain Empire Martial ArtsBig Stone Gap
1113 Cumberland Ave, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
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Bluefield Brazilian Jiu-JitsuBluefield
714 Virginia Ave, Bluefield, VA 24605-1424
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Next Level Martial ArtsBridgewater
610 N Main St, Bridgewater, VA 22812-1654
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Flying Tigers Kung FuBroadway
103 Hartz Blvd, Broadway, VA 22815-9476
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Buchanan Bujinkan DojoBuchanan
19785 Main St, Buchanan, VA 24066
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FIRENIX MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY LLCCOLONIAL HGTS
701 Boulevard, COLONIAL HGTS, VA 23834
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Workhorse Combative FitnessCatharpin
3658 Dunigan Ct, Catharpin, VA 20143-1013
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Mission Martial Arts LLCCovington
361 W Main St, Covington, VA 24426-1516
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Crozet Yoseikan Chito Ryu Karate DojoCrozet
865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, VA 22932-3213
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144 BJJ - Martial Arts AcademyDinwiddie
13422 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841
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Skinner's KarateEmporia
158 Pleasant Shade Dr, Emporia, VA 23847-7837
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Fort Eustis Combatives AcademyFort Eustis
1025 Monroe Ave, Fort Eustis, VA 23604
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Combatives WarehouseFort Gregg-Adams
Quarters Rd, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801
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8 Limb MMA & FitnessFranklin
175 Commerce Park Rd, Franklin, VA 23851-2446
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Seishin-kai Karate SchoolGate City
153 W Jackson St, Gate City, VA 24251-2930
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Jerry's Martial Arts AcademyGloucester
7793 Spring Hill Farm Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061-4172
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Weaver's Karate CenterGrottoes
503 Aspen Ave, Grottoes, VA 24441
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Deans karate usaGrundy
28349 Riverside Dr, Grundy, VA 24614-5989
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Loudoun Valley Ki AikidoHillsboro
37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132
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School of Traditional Japanese KarateHillsville
308 N Main St, Hillsville, VA 24343-1433
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Martial Arts World HopewellHopewell
5298 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA 23860
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Alpha 360 KickboxingJonesville
179 Chappell Rd, Jonesville, VA 24263-7278
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Judo America CharlottesvilleKeswick
3025 Louisa Rd, Keswick, VA 22947-2155
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Odyssey Martial ArtsKing William
694 Sharon Rd, King William, VA 23086-3640
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Elite Combat Martial Arts 2Lambsburg
3640 Lambsburg Rd, Lambsburg, VA 24351-3178
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Southwest Virginia Martial Arts AcademyLebanon
45 Gibson St, Lebanon, VA 24266
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Hurricane Martial ArtsLocust Grove
32345 Constitution Hwy #N, Locust Grove, VA 22508
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Blue Dragon DojangLovingston
562-D Front St, Lovingston, VA 22949
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Street Level JiujitsuMaidens
2746 Maidens Loop, Maidens, VA 23102-2630
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Master Yi's Olympic TaekwondoManakin Sabot
54 Plaza Dr, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103-2247
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Yi Champions Taekwondo AcademyManassas Park
9119 Andrew Dr, Manassas Park, VA 20111-8248
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Kokorozashi DojoMathews
Mathews, VA
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Dietrich's Karate & Enrichment - Middleburg, VAMiddleburg
300 W Washington St, Middleburg, VA 20117-5338
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Universal Kempo Karate - Moneta BranchMoneta
293B Firstwatch Dr, Moneta, VA 24121
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Tiger Martial ArtsMontclair
5187 Waterway Dr, Montclair, VA 22025
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Freedom Martial ArtsNew Kent
6215 Chesapeake Cir, New Kent, VA 23124-2243
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Ometz Jiu JitsuNew Market
897 E Lee Hwy, New Market, VA 22844-3104
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NRV Kyokushin BudokaiNewport
434 Blue Grass Trl, Newport, VA 24128-3502
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Mountain Kim Martial ArtsOakton
2952 Chain Bridge Rd, Oakton, VA 22124-3024
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Giles Kempo Karate SchoolPearisburg
519 Wenonah Ave, Pearisburg, VA 24134-1633
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Small Forest Karate and Kobudo DojoPoquoson
796 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662-1627
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American Martial Arts GymPort Royal
25656 A P Hill Blvd, Port Royal, VA 22535-2021
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Warriors Way Martial Arts InstitutePowhatan
2140 Carter Gallier Blvd, Powhatan, VA 23139-7630
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Living Waters Martial ArtsPrince George
12810 Silvercrest Ln, Prince George, VA 23875
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Movement Training CenterProvidence Forge
6450 Emmaus Church Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140-3208
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Pyles Combat Fighting SystemPulaski
120 Bell Ave, Pulaski, VA 24301
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Freedom Martial ArtsQuinton
3215 Rock Creek Villa Dr, Quinton, VA 23141-1656
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Grand Slam Martial ArtsRustburg
818 Village Hwy, Rustburg, VA 24588-4463
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Steel Lotus Bujinkan DojoSandston
6719 Thicket Pl, Sandston, VA 23150
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South Boston United Martial ArtsSouth Boston
2000 Seymour Dr, South Boston, VA 24592-3437
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Union Tae Kwon DoSouth Riding
43090 Peacock Mkt Plz #140, South Riding, VA 20152
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Muhammad's Boxing and Martial ArtsSpotsylvania
8909 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553-2517
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Good2Go MMAStrasburg
100 Founders Way, Strasburg, VA 22657-3791
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Oh Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do & Self Defense LLC -Tazewell TKDTazewell
315 School St, Tazewell, VA 24651
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Principle MMATimberville
165 Shenandoah Ave, Timberville, VA 22853-9768
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Edge's Isshin-Ryu KarateToms Brook
3484 N Main St, Toms Brook, VA 22660-1708
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Blue Ridge Tae Kwon DoUpperville
9151 John Mosby Hwy, Upperville, VA 20184
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All American Karate DojoVirgilina
8059 Florence Ave, Virgilina, VA 24598-3340
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Hurricane TigerWoodstock
127 Fairground Rd, Woodstock, VA 22664
Guides for school shoppers
All guides
OwningBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners: Rules, Belt Ranks, and Mat Training
This comprehensive guide explains how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu works, what happens during training sessions, how rank progression operates, and how to evaluate local academies.
BuyingKickboxing Classes & Cardio Fitness Workouts Guide
This beginner's guide explains the core differences between cardio kickboxing and combat striking, outlines typical class structures and gear requirements, and shows you how to select the right gym.
OwningMartial Arts Belt Ranking Systems: Progression, Orders, and Displays
This guide breaks down belt rank progression across Karate, BJJ, and Taekwondo, detailing promotion criteria, youth divisions, and practical display solutions.
Good to know about martial arts schools in Virginia
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 910 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 910 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.
How to lose facial fat?
Facial fat reduces naturally as overall body fat percentage decreases through consistent cardiovascular conditioning and healthy nutrition. Active martial arts disciplines help lower total body fat, leading to a more defined jawline and facial structure. Residents across Virginia can find 910 accredited combat sports centers listed on our platform.
How to lose fat fast?
Fast fat loss is best achieved by combining clean nutritional habits with full-body metabolic conditioning such as kickboxing or boxing workouts. High-intensity martial arts training maximizes post-exercise oxygen consumption, helping you burn calories long after training ends. Explore 910 top-rated conditioning facilities throughout Virginia to locate an intensive training program.
How do I build muscle and lose fat?
Building muscle while losing fat requires progressive overload in resistance exercises paired with intense cardiovascular training like martial arts. Consuming adequate protein daily supports muscle recovery while high-energy combat classes burn excess fat reserves. Our directory features 910 fitness dojos across Virginia tailored to resistance and martial training.