Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Fairfax, VA

“Troy is one of the best bjj instructors in the dmv, super technical, methodical and thoughtful teachings with applied live sparring and ability to help students at all levels.”

“Initially, i came in to relentless just to spectate and do a trial, but i didnt expect to fall inlove with how Coach Carter focuses on the progress of the individual.”

“I feel the two years my grandson spent at this dojo will provide him with a creed for living and sense of self confidence that will form a strong foundation for his future development.”

“The afterschool program is wonderful as well, ustkd pickup the kids from school, and have the children do homework and play in the back classroom while waiting for their tkd lesson to begin.”

“They are able to speak some Korean, they have beautiful moves down, and can get up and perform without a second thought in front of a big group for a belt test.”

“Brian started right on time and after a thorough discussion of the course, he went right into teaching me the methods I would use to defend myself and demonstrated several moves with me.”

“As a parent and seasoned martial artist, I can think of no other place in Fairfax that embodies the pillars of what martial arts training should be as well as its affect on positive child development.”

“I enjoy the realistic sparring, in depth instruction which is outstanding, and appreciate the fact that Master Cho is not only an expert in Tae Kwondo as a 5th degree Black Belt, but has also studied other martial arts, to help us students develop a ...”

“I very much appreciate Sifu Dan's intuitiveness (as to what is most beneficial to each student's progress) and ability to describe, demonstrate and explain concepts in more than one way.”

“Yes, she gives the young kids a little playtime in the class beginning as a way for them to warm up and have a little fun, in the form of them chasing each other around, some of these are very young kids, but then it is instruction time.”

“Between the training atmosphere and the various dojo get togethers, outside of COVID-19 times of course, Josh Sensei has bolstered a welcoming atmosphere that anyone willing to come in and dedicate the time to training should enjoy their stay.”

“I signed up my 7 year old daughter for the trial classes and watched her light up in a way I had never seen before in her gymnastics or dance classes, at her first class, she loved it!”

“I find it laughable that people who have been burned because they don't meet the standards or are of such weak character that they were turned away, take to the internet to write anonymous and cowardly nonsense.”

“My experiences thus far have reaffirmed this observation, as the instructors seem keen on keeping mental notes of individual student's progress and giving personalized tips as they advance.”

“We really love seeing the smiles on our kids faces at pickup and smile ourselves when the staff greets us at the door with enthusiasm and positive energy!”

“While we all have slumps, work travel, and injuries in our training schedule, the Groundworks community has been supportive in their encouragement of the learning process at a rate and intensity that works for you.”