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Caio Terra Academy

(50)

Professor
Safety
Atmosphere

“I was looking for places that I could learn BJJ because I had no prior experience or knowledge, and CTA was/is extremely welcoming to me and was a kid friendly environment which is important because sometimes after work I must bring my kids with me.”

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Taekwondo Masters

(44)

Skilled
Parent
After School Program

“His dedication to teaching not only focuses on skill development but also instills values such as determination and focus, which have significantly improved my daughter's academic performance and daily activities.”

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Yong Sung Lee Hapmudo Martial Arts Studio

(49)

“But through the years of training at the studio, I have developed several techniques to control my emotions, I have built up the confidence to start working on being certified to help teach in the Martial Arts Style, and I have built up a physical fi...”

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High Noon BJJ & Fitness LLC

(49)

Train
Practice
Sensei

“The training is well-structured and easy to follow - first warmups and light movement/throw entry drills, followed by highly technical, yet comprehensible instruction, then it is time for positional sparring of intermediate intensity and eventually f...”

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Empowered Martial Arts Academy

(49)

Taekwondo
Confidence
Son

“Empowered Martial Arts has everything I wanted in after care: safe pick up and drop off close to my son's school, a diverse and inclusive environment, and flexibility (they pick up kids on early release and teacher work days).”

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Ohn Top Martial Arts

(36)

Discipline
Motivate
Belt

“Master Ohn and the entire staff treat the kids as if they were their own and we are so grateful that they have a safe and dynamic place to spend days off from school and time after school.”

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The 24 gyms listed for Alexandria, VA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.

Area overview: Alexandria, VA

15 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Alexandria; the other 9 serve Alexandria from towns including Clinton, MD (9 mi), Falls Church (7 mi) and Washington, DC (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,027 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (96%), professionalism (84%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 18 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (AFPA) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.

Which gyms listed for Alexandria show a timetable online?

All 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.

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Yoo's Authentic Martial Arts

(22)

“Hapkido is a comprehensive, eclectic Korean self-defense art that combines throws, joint locks and submissions with punches, kicks and other strikes, and which also includes the study of weapons for more advanced students.”

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King Khong MMA

(31)

Learn
Passion
Classes

“There's not another gym I know of with such a positive vibe, and my friend who is a fighter and trained under him and other coaches says she now refuses to train Muay Thai with anyone else but Master Bao.”

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Yong In Martial Arts Academy

(14)

“I am Master Woo's oldest daughter and I have been here all my life starting from a white belt to a 4th degree black belt.”

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American Family Centers

(20)

“All the instructors, Master Jun-Yeong Kim, Master Nguyen and Mrs Richardson all have great chemistry with the children and are able to teach them, not only martial arts but also respect for themselves and others.”

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Onekick Martial Arts of Alexandria

(23)

Discipline
Parents
Homework

“Our boys have been at One Kick for a couple years for regular classes, an epic birthday party, spring break and summer camps, and now One Kick's outstanding school day program.”

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Capitol Martial Arts Academy

(12)

Taekwondo

“I have the most fun in this club, I have been coming for almost 2 years, and I highly recommend it for whoever wants to learn Taekwando, very welcoming and friendly team .”

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Potomac Kempo

(20)

Environment
Mental
Confidence

“After we moved to the area I was looking for somewhere I could call "home" in a style that incorporated physical fitness, defences and elements of both Chinese and Japanese forms of Martial Arts.”

FAQs

Are you sure this is right for me?

Some of our students have past martial arts experience, but most do not. We are proud to say our studios are made up of regular people who care about fitness, learning new skills, and being part of what students describe as a group that feels like a family.

Can you accommodate busy or complicated schedules?

Most of our students have families, careers, and other demands outside the studio. We will work with you to find a schedule that fits into everything else that is going on in your life.

When and where should I start?

We offer a variety of programs with continual enrollment, which means you can start today! You can attend classes at any of our studios in the Alexandria, Virginia, area, and many students come to two or more studios throughout the week.

You can find more answers to some of our most commonly asked questions on the FAQ page of our website.

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Testudo BJJ Judo

(9)

Safety

“From a coaches perspective I witnessed Erwin ability to teach conceptual BJJ and then drill down to exact coaching points for individuals that are children's age up to more senior grapplers”

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Be Ryong Martial Arts

(8)

Hapkido
Taekwondo

“Everyone is so friendly and it teaches discipline and how to keep pushing yourself even if you feel like you can't do anymore when class is over you feel tired but happy you accomplished something and pushed through it”

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Yang's Taekwondo

(6)

Learn

“My son has attended Yang's taekwondo for a few years now and my daughter just started.”

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Aplus Martial Arts & Athletics

(7)

Taekwondo

“Watching how confident my boy is now and becoming more social and out of his shell is wonderful to witness 🌟 I will be enrolling my middle child soon …”

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Kicks Karate

(48)

“If you are looking for an activity for your 3-5 year old that will help him/her grow and mature both physically and emotionally, Kicks Karate Bethesda is one of the best options out there!”

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Waldorf Martial Arts

(16)

“Both my grandsons earned their black belts there and continue to practice the tenants of leadership, sportsmanship and citizenship that both Grandmaster's John and Debbie Cavanaugh teach.”

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Kim Karate Taekwondo and Learning Center

(28)

“I can't thank Kims Karate enough for being an awesome before and after care and summer camp provider and for being a positive influence in all of my children's lives.”

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Black Belt Academy

(4)

“We did the afterschool program for 2 years and then switched to evening classes when our family circumstances changed.”

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Nova Fencing and Archery Club

(22)

Competition
2022
Learning

“I joined the archery club 2 months back as a beginner and it has been an amazing experience learning the skill under the tutelage of Coach Raymond along with other coaches.”

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Yamasaki Academy Woodbridge

(50)

Muay Thai
Know
Learn

“The reception I got when first walking in the door was kind and welcoming, the training environment is friendly and competitive, the curriculum is reality based, and the instructors are well known and second to none.”

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N-Flux

(49)

Classes
Individual
Community

“The session on verbal deescalation was unlike any other self defense class I've taken, and in the best way— it's pretty amazing to have a martial arts teacher be up front about the fact that martial arts is not always the ideal or best approach to se...”

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Average Cost	$145
Minimum cost	$91
Maximum cost	$459
Avg Per Hour Rates	$61

Best Martial Arts Classes in Alexandria, VA

Caio Terra Academy

Taekwondo Masters

Yong Sung Lee Hapmudo Martial Arts Studio

High Noon BJJ & Fitness LLC

Empowered Martial Arts Academy

Ohn Top Martial Arts

Area overview: Alexandria, VA

Yoo's Authentic Martial Arts

King Khong MMA

Yong In Martial Arts Academy

American Family Centers

Onekick Martial Arts of Alexandria

Capitol Martial Arts Academy

Potomac Kempo

Testudo BJJ Judo

Be Ryong Martial Arts

Yang's Taekwondo

Aplus Martial Arts & Athletics

Kicks Karate

Waldorf Martial Arts

Kim Karate Taekwondo and Learning Center

Black Belt Academy

Nova Fencing and Archery Club

Yamasaki Academy Woodbridge

N-Flux

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