This studio is such a find! We tried another martial arts program in the area and found it so…read moreimpersonal and robotic. Coach Dante, Coach Antonio, and the rest of the staff go above and beyond with their students, building their confidence and encouraging them to push themselves. They also make sure the kids still have fun. This is the first sports program our son is excited to attend every week and it's been awesome to watch him participate. The studio itself was a little hard to track down with Google maps but it's worth seeking out.

My jiu-jitsu game and knowledge changed since training at Capital MMA/Martial Arts On the Go in…read moreFairfax, Virginia. Professor Dante is extremely helpful, positive, and encouraging. I plan to take my kids here one day! It's a supportive environment. The best part about training BJJ here is the family feel atmosphere. People are friendly, kind, and helpful. I've made life-long friends here. The location is in a great spot. You can do some heavy training and then walk to Chick-fil-a after! I wish I found the place sooner, or at least tried a trial class years ago!

I signed up for the conceal carry class on Groupon. I then signed up for range sessions with Keith…read moreJordan. The Trouble Defense team is very professional! Sheena is very responsive to schedule sessions and Keith is very patient. He has a very calm teaching style that made me feel very comfortable. Since my training, I am more educated on self-defense laws, have my conceal carry training certificate and feel comfortable going to the range by myself to shoot my personal firearm. The instructor helped me choose my first firearm that I fit my needs. I recommend Trouble Defense to anyone. From individuals not comfortable with firearms to experienced people that want to sharpen their skills. As a result of my awesome experience, I plan to continue to use their services!

I highly recommend! The instructors are phenomenal! They are very knowledgeable, professional ,…read morefamily oriented, and friendly. They were able to answer all of my questions and helped me face my fears. Not only were they kind but they were extremely patient with me. They made sure I was comfortable and guided me every step of the way. If you are looking for firearm training, safety seminars, etc; Trouble Defense is the place to go!

Having trained under for Jeff for over a year in various self-defense practices, I cannot recommend…read morehis services highly enough. The lessons and teaching are individualized, well-paced, and of top quality that is unequaled by other self-defense trainers, gyms, etc. in the area. Further, Jeff takes the time to get to know you and your specific needs, situation, etc. Not only does this help him optimize training plans for you, it ensures that you leave each training session with something relevant and practical that you can use in your day to day, even if this means having a plan (that you'll hopefully never have to use) if **** hits the fan. His self-defense training provides the confidence to feel secure and prepared. I am sure that his strength & nutrition services offer similar experiences.

A legit privilege to have a Navy SEAL patiently impart his technical expertise and philosophical…read moreguidance to a humble civilian. He taught me the fundamentals of an amazing edge weapons system- MBC, Martial Blade Concepts...an ideal methodology for me. I will also look to his tutelage and training for firearms and effective home defense. This fella is the real deal, bar none.

My kids have been going for several months now and enjoy it. The coaches are patient, kind, and…read moremake the class a fun and safe environment to learn. The class schedule is flexible which works well for us. The gym is a decent size and has a good amount of seating for parents. There is also a lot of parking which is nice! Highly recommend this place!

I have attended introductory classes and woman's self defense classes with them in the past and, if…read moreI lived closer, I would've definitely continued to train with them because I believe they're the best in the NOVA area. The instructors are patient, helpful and they teach really well. I highly recommend them!

I used to love this location (Fairfax) of Kaize . However, recent changes have made me decide to…read morepull my kids out and go to a different location. My kids are in the youngest age group (under 7). They used to be taught by adult Sempais, and I could see them gaining skills, self control, respect, etc. But this location recently changed to allowing older kids to serve as Sempais and run the class. These kids don't have any experience with teaching children - they're still children themselves. The focus of classes has shifted from learning skills to just "conditioning" - running, sit-ups, push-ups, etc. And these child instructors just don't have the self-control to serve as instructors. At the end of most classes, the Sensei/Sempai ends with a fun game to conclude on a fun note. But recently, the child Sempai leading a dodgeball-type game got carried away and way too competitive and was throwing the ball full force into little kids' faces. I saw a 4 yr old get slammed in the face (by the Sempai) so hard she fell down. And the Sempai appeared to like it and continued to throw full full force at other 4, 5, and 6 year olds. That was the breaking point for me. The other Kaizen locations are good, and we'll stick to those ones.

I am enrolled in the Muay Thai program here at Fairfax Karate. It is a great program and I am in…read moremuch better shape than I was before. I may even consider taking an amateur fight. Najim, the coach is great. He is very technical in his instructions but still very understanding that it takes time to learn the techniques. Plus he has a strong competitive record: Multiple Sabaki (full contact Enshin Competition) wins and multiple Muay Thai Titles. It should be noted that some of the techniques are modified compared to pure Muay Thai to more of a Dutch style of Muay Thai. The classes run one hour, with about 10 minutes of warm up and stretching, about 40 minutes of technique training, and then about 10 minutes of calisthenics at the end. The varieties of techniques vary class to class ranging from the very basics to sparring for the more experience students. Also available are: Children and Adult Karate - I don't know a ton about these but have seen Najim coaching the children's classes and the kids seem to be learning alot of good techniques and still having a ton of fun. Also Enshin Karate, being a combination of kickboxing and Judo, does teach many techniques that are very real world usable should the students need them in an actual self defense situation. Gracie Jiu Jitsu - These classes are taught by Toney Waldecker, a blackbelt under Relson Gracie, son of Helio Gracie - the inventor of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I don't know a lot about these classes either but Toney seems to be a very good trainer and Relson visits the dojo a few times a year it seems.

Real-world self-defense is CLEARLY a passion for all the instructors here. I appreciate when the…read moreinstructor says that he's not teaching us "THE WAY," he's teaching us "A WAY." Everyone's body and skills are so different, and these instructors fully embrace that. Their goal in Krav Maga is not to teach us pretty kicks and impressive moves - their goal is to make sure we get home to our loved ones safely. It is all about developing your mindset, muscle memory, and instincts so that, when it really counts, you avoid the deer-in-headlights effect. Even as a beginner, I feel like I walk around my community in Manassas with more confidence and awareness and have learned how to reduce my chances of being a victim in the first place. If for some reason you don't feel like you have the time to commit to classes, I HIGHLY recommend you check out their monthly seminars! Women's Self Defense, Edged Weapon Defense, Car Jacking Defense, and the list goes on!! After watching many of the kid's classes, I love what I see! They're teaching kids how to use their voice, how to stand up for themselves and when it is appropriate to take physical action.

Amazing experience- went for an hour and a half class for moms and daughters. The instructors were…read moreincredible, the atmosphere was friendly and inviting. I left feeling so much more confident in protecting myself. I had so much fun I'm going to sign up for the adult class! Highly recommend for adults and especially kids - the tactics you learn could save your life and it was interactive and super fun great workout on top of it as icing on the cake DEFINITELY at least go once to experience it yourself you won't be disappointed!

Solid school, no pressure, laid back, worth checking out…read more Selling points - no gimmicks or pressure to join (unlike most of the schools in NoVa) - the two instructors are skilled.... very skilled. Taekwondo and BJJ backgrounds - male / female / kid friendly - one instructor is female, both are super approachable - the age range is good. i'm in my early 30s and i'm happy to be surrounded by students of all walks of life - pricing is competitive, especially if you bundle in 2 classes - fellow students are super friendly School style - relaxed. they can push you when necessary but you don't feel like the bad guy from the Karate Kid movies is screaming at you. - belt test at your own pace - good mix of ground and standing training - punches, kicks, breaks and grappling - full sparing at appropriate rank - good, balanced self defense focus Additional bonus - they cater to what you want. If you want a calm atmosphere to train in, if you want to become a champion, if you want something to do with the family, they can surprisingly do any of that. it's a well run program and worth dropping in. First class is free!

Oriental Sports Academy is an excellent martial arts school that serves all ages, from young…read morechildren to teens to adults. The school teaches four Korean martial arts styles: Taekwondo, Judo, Hapkido, and Sword. It has a before and after school program for kids, as well as summer, winter, and spring break day camps. There are numerous social events that help the students, families, and staff connect with each other, and additional special training opportunities are available. I earned my black belt in Hapkido here, and now my son is learning Taekwondo. We both love OSA!

I've been taking Filipino martial arts here since i moved back into the area in 2021. The people…read moreare amazing, the cost of classes is the lowest I've seen. (I've been doing Kali for a long time and have had to pay triple what they charge). I love all the coaches and the community here is really great. The gym is super supportive and coming every week has been a big highlight to my weeks.

The smartest decision I ever made…read more I have been attending this gym for almost a year now. Classes are frequent and at times convenient to all schedules. The instruction is top notch and you will not only get a great workout, but you will learn life saving techniques to get yourself out of trouble. The gym is pretty basic - think no a/c or heat. Train like you fight. They offer Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, and Filipino Martial arts (think stick/knife fighting - which is my favorite :)). It's no nonsense, get it done type of training. This isn't training for martial arts sports, you're training to end the fight and get out of the situation. In addition to the classes (almost 7 days a week), you can participate in sparring on Saturday mornings. No invite needed, just show up and feel what it's like to fight someone fighting you rather than a willing victim that you get during the week during training. There is gear you can borrow for the day, but I highly recommend getting your own as soon as possible. There really is no other way to learn to fight than with someone that's uncooperative. This gives you a chance to try a new things that you've learned to see it in action in real-life. You'll love it!

Kaizen has cultivated a love of MMA in my active and often unfocused son since he was 6 years old…read moreand it's been 3 years running. He's learned fighting and defensive techniques, discipline, and how to show respect and I am very grateful to the team there. Special shout out to Senpai Matt, who has been phenomenal and has a master touch in gently and positively redirecting and motivating my boy when he gets distracted (which is often)!!! Definitely recommend!!

My daughter attends their after-school care program and enjoys it quite a bit. Each day is a…read moredifferent discipline; Thursday is game day and Friday is something different so the kids do not get burned out. The staff are wonderful with the kids; they know how to communicate with all the age ranges that are there. My daughter always feels respected and challenged. I will keep her in the program as long as possible.

I came to N-Flux to find a hobby and ended up finding a passion and a home away from home. Yes,…read moreit's a gym, and the new facility in the bottom level of 1722 I Street will blow your mind with all the new equipment and toys (no more stripper poles, just tons of mats, gloves, pads and other goodies). But more importantly, this place is a community. N-Flux has the best instructors and classes you will find anywhere in DC if you're interested in taking Krav Maga, Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, and all sorts of other martial arts and combat sports. Chris and Colleen are the best instructors I've ever seen. They don't just want you to get skills, they teach concepts, conditioning, and character. Part of the training is how to be a good classmate, and experienced students help newer students and welcome new people. As a result, you're not just coming for a workout, you walk away welcomed and encouraged to be the best you can be -in everything. The classes are challenging in the best way, even their Yoga classes (and I hated yoga before I took N-Flux yoga with the amazing Scott and Maicie!). Chris and Colleen are tough and push you to be your best. Since starting, I've lost 25 pounds, gained 25 new friends, and according to my work colleagues, "am the happiest I've ever been." This place is way more than a gym and you won't know what you're missing until you come try it for yourself.

If you are into Krav Maga, then this is the place for you. It is a small studio on the top floor of…read morea small building that is only accessible by way of a small elevator. But once inside it does not feel small at all. As a matter of fact you forget everything other than the class as even the beginner classes are intense. You come here to learn to fight and defend yourself. It's intense, it hard, and sometimes it hurts. But if you want to sweat, get a hell of a workout and kick some ass, then this is the place to be.