Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts

09/11/2026

Today, we remember.

We remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We honor the first responders who ran toward danger when others were running away.
We remember the families whose lives were forever changed.

As martial artists, we talk often about courage, discipline, strength, and protecting others. On this day, we remember those who showed us what those words truly mean.

May we never forget the sacrifice.
May we never forget the courage.
May we never forget how, in the darkest moments, people came together to help one another.

We honor them today and always.

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET. 9•11•2001 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

Apparently it’s too early in the school year for these complex questions. We will circle back in a month or two 🤣🤣 (to be fair these were the bloopers. But so entertaining)
Courage is one of our 5 Core Values that we try to instill in all aspects of our training at Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts. While they may not know the definition; these kids already show it in theory actions and that’s what matters.
Courage (noun) ˈkə-rij
Courage is the mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, difficulty, or pain.
Key Aspects of Courage:
Not the Absence of Fear. True courage means feeling afraid or understanding the risks, but choosing to act anyway.
The word comes from the Latin root cor, meaning “heart,” originally signifying the sharing of one’s deepest feelings and truth.
Physical vs. Moral: Physical courage involves bravery when facing bodily pain, injury, or death. Moral courage involves doing what is right despite social opposition, shame, or personal loss.

09/03/2026

You CAN do anything! Thank you for demonstrating all of our core values Julia. COURAGE. RESPECT. HONESTY. EMPATHY. DISCIPLINE. These are the foundation of what we are learning through Martial Arts at Pentagon MMA. Come by and check out our Youth Center for our Warrior Kids and Teens!

09/02/2026

We have some exciting news to share with our Pentagon MMA community!

Pentagon MMA has been named a 2026 Washington Parent Picks WINNER for Workouts for Parents and a FINALIST in two additional categories: Martial Arts and Sports & Recreation Camps!

🏆 WINNER — Workouts for Parents
⭐ FINALIST — Martial Arts
⭐ FINALIST — Sports & Recreation Camps

Even more exciting, Pentagon MMA was the only Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy represented among the Winner and Finalists in the Martial Arts category.

For a locally owned Arlington martial arts academy, this recognition is an incredible honor and one that belongs to our entire community.

The annual Washington Parent Picks awards recognize outstanding family-friendly businesses, programs, activities, camps and services throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that Washington Parent Picks are determined by the community. Local families nominate their favorites, and the top nominees advance to public voting.

To every Pentagon MMA student, parent, family member and friend who nominated us, voted for us and shared our posts: thank you!

Read our full blog post on our website in the link.

09/02/2026

Labor Day Weekend Schedule!!

08/31/2026

Our teen competitors are getting ready for Copa Va and NAGA and they are working extremely hard! What tournament should they do next?

08/28/2026

It’s so great to see the smiles on our Little Warriors when they are hard at work learning new skills! With the school year starting next week we are looking forward to seeing everyone training their bodies as well as their minds. What’s the number one improvement you have seen with your little ones training martial arts?

08/14/2026

Team! We need your help again. Pentagon MMA is in the running for Best of Arlington, and we’d be honored to have your vote again this year. Help us keep our winning streak going!

Please vote for us in:
🥊 Place to Learn Martial Arts
🎒 After School Enrichment Program

✅ Important: Your ballot only counts if you vote in at least 3 categories, so be sure to vote for at least one more favorite Arlington business before submitting your ballot.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us keep this incredible streak alive! ❤️
Here’s the link to vote:

Vote for the best that Arlington, McLean and Falls Church have to offer!

08/10/2026

Thank you to the Arlington Business Observer on this wonderful write up about our gym and the community we work on building each and every day. And thank you to our amazing community who continue to believe in us so strongly after all of these years. This is just the beginning! 🦾😍🦾
https://www.arlingtonbiz.com/profile/pentagon-mma

08/05/2026

In case you haven’t heard…our highly talented, awesome, amazing Kids Program Coordinator Becca Lea is also a brand new Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This is a HUGE honor. Only about 2% of people who begin BJJ ever reach this rank. Not everyone sees the tireless effort that come with being a coach, a mentor, a competitive athlete, a student, and a friend… along with having another full time job plus planning a wedding. We see you Coach Becca, and we are so extremely proud of you and lucky to have you! Thank you for everything you do!