Black Belt Academy
“BBA is a beautiful loving environment my children love attending especially during the summer!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Fairfax, VA
15 gyms listed · all 15 in Fairfax · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
World Karate
“I would highly recommend their afterschool program, classes and summer camp to any families in the area.”
Relentless MMA & Fitness
“He has taught them about all forms of self defense, communicates well in a calm, effective way.”
Haven Grappling Academy
“I recently had my first Muay Thai smoker, and the support I received from everyone, especially the coach, was incredible.”
Lead By Example Tae Kwon Do
“My kids have been having a great time with the different activities every day, and it's been nice to see them excited to go to camp each morning.”
Focus Family Martial Arts Academy
“The instructors are incredibly patient but know how to keep the kids motivated and challenged.”
The 15 gyms listed for Fairfax, 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: Fairfax, VA
All 15 gyms we list here are in Fairfax itself. We have 16 gyms in Fairfax on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 785 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Fairfax show a timetable online?
All 15 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.
Kaizen MMA Fairfax
“From the gym itself, the coaches, and meeting like minded people to train with, I could never have asked for a better experience.”
U.S Tae Kwon Do in Fairfax
“We have students ages 3-6 which can be challenging to work with at times, and Master John was able to give them structure but still have fun at the same time!”
Tigereye Taekwondo
“They've created a safe positive learning environment and Master Do is not afraid of pushing the students to do better.”
Martial Arts Tutoring (M.a.t.) Studio
“Signed up to take his self defense course, and from the first class I felt comfortable and empowered.”
Nova Martial Arts
“I walked in thinking it would just be for the kids, but I joined too and now we train together.”
Fencing Sports Academy
“Our son needed a competitive club along with coaching in regional and national events and FSA was great.”
Discover Kung Fu
“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.”
Energy Cultivation Mind Body Spirit Connection
“I've taken Reza's Tai Chi, Yoga, Kickboxing, and Self-Defense classes, and every single one has been a highlight of my week.”
O-Mei Wushu Kung Fu Center
“It's a fantastic place - Shifu is the best of the best.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Fairfax
- “My son continues to develop not only his skills on the mat, but also discipline, resilience, and confidence off the mat.” — from a review of Haven Grappling Academy
- “They create a positive yet structured environment where kids can build confidence, discipline, and respect while still having fun.” — from a review of Focus Family Martial Arts Academy
- “My son has been coming to Lead by Example for afterschool, summer camp, and day camp for almost 5 years and the instruction has helped him become more confident and disciplined in everything.” — from a review of Lead By Example Tae Kwon Do
- “The integrity of the sport is kept intact as the children are taught forms, and kicking and punching techniques, all in a fun and engaging manner!” — from a review of U.S Tae Kwon Do in Fairfax
- “The Black Belt Academy is amazing! All three of my kids attend and they absolutely love it.” — from a review of Black Belt Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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