Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts Reviews

Chris Mitchell 2025.11.07

     

This is gym is a 10/10! From the staff to the facilities. My partner and I have been attending the Muay Thai kickboxing classes for about 3 weeks now. Robert, the instructor, is super helpful in both the beginner 1-on-1 sessions and the group classes. A membership here is definitely an investment I would recommend.

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.11.19

Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Chris! We are thrilled to hear that you and your partner are enjoying our Muay Thai kickboxing classes with Robert. Our team at Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts is dedicated to providing top-notch instruction and a supportive environment for all our members. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to seeing both of you continue to progress in your training journey with us. Keep up the great work!

Dylan Walton 2025.11.07

     

This gym is great for anyone wanting to get into fighting and not sure where to start Robert(Muay Thai) coach is an awesome trainer and very personal 10/10 recommendation💪

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.11.10

Thank you Dylan! We're thrilled to have you training with us

salaamalean gasque 2025.10.31

     

Phoenix is a great place. Working out really is fun and the people were very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is peaceful. Everyone feels like family here. The instructor was awesome and made sure you did your full workout. The owners are very nice . The front desk guy is very friendly and helpful. . The workouts is great. You can have your personal workout or groups. I love the groups very motivated. From my observation and talking to some ladies who been there over 5 years I really see the result of their strength. I am a beginner but they were much stronger than me. The years paid of with beautiful results.

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.11.01

Thank you so much for the wonderful review!

Amina Hamayoon 2025.10.17

     

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.10.18

Thank you so much Amina!

Noelia Tuyen Ponce 2025.10.11

     

I’m having such an amazing time and learning so much in my Muay Thai and boxing classes! I was super nervous at first since I had zero experience, but the coaches Robert and Kayla are awesome and super patient. Owners Ethan and Renee always make sure everyone has the best experience!

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.10.12

Thank you for the wonderful review Noelia! We love seeing you have so much fun in class.

Rick Jennings 2025.10.10

     

I am a competitive swimmer and recently joined Phoenix for dryland training exercises. The strength training classes are probably some of the best strength training workouts I have ever done. It’s great to have Lacy and Casey as coaches to correct form and socialize with other people during these workouts. Working on my cardio by doing Muay Thai kickboxing classes with Robert has been a ton of fun. And having structure in place during my gym visits makes it easy and enjoyable to go to the gym. Thanks to Renee and Ethan for putting together an amazing gym and I would suggest others to try out Phoenix!

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.10.11

Thank you for such a wonderful review Rick! We love having you at our gym

Cameron 2025.09.26

     

amazing gym great people amazing curriculum

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.09.27

Thank you so much Cameron! We love having you here.

Charles Higgs 2025.09.12

     

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.09.13

Thank you Charles! We love having you training Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai with us

Chess Martine 2025.08.26

     

Great gym and wonderful owners and staff! They take the time to get to know you and ensure you’re reaching your fitness goals. If you’re looking for a gym, personal training or sessions for Muay Thai Kickboxing or Jiu Jitsu, Pheonix is the place to go!

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.09.02

Thank you so much Chess!

Trong Huynh 2025.08.23

     

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.08.29

Thank you for being a part of Phoenix while you were in Virginia! We hope your move went smoothly and you're able to find a new boxing gym!

K. Kelly Pedersen 2025.07.28

     

While there are gyms much closer to where I live, Phoenix's environment is worth the drive. After visiting a few gyms to check our their boxing programs, I decided on Phoenix because the atmosphere is inclusive, friendly and welcoming. Renee and Ethan (owners), Yamil (main coach), Robert and Brett (other coaches with whom I've worked), and my peers are all extremely encouraging, caring, patient and supportive. Instruction is constructive, thoughtful and pushes just enough to make you feel like you've accomplished a goal after every session. I'm still new-ish to the RVA and have only been going to Phoenix for a few months, yet the gym has quickly offered a sense of community and grounding for this Midwest transplant.

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Maria Sotos 2025.07.17

     

I wish there was a more affordable option for memberships. it’s great for people who do multiple activities like bjj or boxing as well as strength training. But it would be great if there was a plan for people choosing one out of the various activities phoenix offers or people who go 3 days a week instead of 5 or 7 or a student plan. As a 20 year old working part time paying for my own plan, i kept having to justify to family and friends how much i spend monthly as they stare at me in disbelief. my justification was that “it’s like a sport” since i was always training to compete and “it keeps me accountable” and also because it is a great place and great environment. I’ve never been as strong as when i lifted at phoenix. But the price is just unrealistic for someone who doesn’t work full time or is not at a high paying job. I left for unrelated reasons and i plan/ed to come back but i just don’t know if it’s a smart financial decision. Maybe i need a college education and a new job before coming back lol. it is disappointing though because I love this gym and want to keep training there. It doesn’t affect my rating for this gym because it’s truly amazing but it’s hard to refer people especially my age to this gym. I still live at home and i don’t think i can juggle the price of this gym as well as an apartment in this economy even if i worked full time. But if i was rich i would stay here forever. love the coaches, love my gym friends (i miss rebecca :(…)

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.07.22

Thank you so much for the 5 star review Maria. We understand how hard it can be to afford quality things when you are just starting out (we were there too in our early 20s) so we appreciate how hard you worked to be here at our gym. Your results were incredible so we hope you keep it up and you will always be welcomed back whenever you can return.

Jon Lewis 2025.07.17

     

I started training here a little over a month ago working with Robert on Muay Thai. Everything has been going great and I am getting really good workouts. This place has a great vibe and will be able to accommodate any fitness or martial arts goals that you may have!

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.07.18

Thank you for the wonderful review Jon!

Angel Warren 2025.07.16

     

I joined in March at the insistence and encouragement of my friends. Nearly 40 year old mom here, I generally dislike gyms and have little experience with strength training. But I am trying to lift heavy and stay strong and I am so glad to have found what I need at Phoenix. The trainers are knowledgeable and kind, as are Ethan and Renee. I'm so grateful for this community.

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.07.17

Thank you Angel! Such a wonderful review and we're glad your friends were so "insistent". :-)

Marcella Leigh 2025.07.08

     

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Craig Mountjoy 2025.06.20

     

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.06.21

Thank you Craig! Love having you train Muay Thai with us

Rebekah Davis 2025.06.12

     

“As someone who has struggled with social anxiety, I found this gym to be incredibly supportive. Before joining their group, I was even offered a free class to make sure I felt comfortable, which meant a lot. I have no complaints—I’ve learned so much through boxing, and my self-confidence has grown significantly since I started.”

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.06.12

What a wonderful review! Thank you so much!

stephen wong 2025.05.25

     

Great classes great people

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.06.12

Thanks Stephen! Love having you train jiu jitsu with us

Jamie Hines 2025.04.16

     

Hard to put into words how much this gym means to me. I came to Phoenix 4 years ago hoping to lose weight, get stronger and be consistent with exercising (something I hated to do). Little did I know that this place would become my 2nd home, a place that I truly love and met some of the most important people in my life. Ethan and Renee have created a space that provides everything you could ask for in a gym. Smaller classes and 1 on 1 training with amazing coaches? Check! A place that promotes positivity, that pushes you and holds you accountable? Check! Celebrates all of your milestones? Check! A place to have fun with great people while working out? Check! Take it from someone who has lost over 100lbs now, gained more muscle and strength than I ever thought possible and most importantly, learned to love working out.......... Phoenix Fitness is THE GOAT!

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.04.15

Thank you Jamie!! Your transformation has been one of the most amazing we've seen, and a true testament to how the right program and coaching can change not only your physique but your self-image and mindset too. We are so thrilled for you!

Peter Hubbel 2025.03.14

     

They were recommended to us for the youth jiu jitsu program. We are very impressed! It has been great for our son.

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Reply from Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts 2025.03.15

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and we're thrilled to see how much he likes jiu jitsu!