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True Tai Chi
“Stefan is a virtuoso as a martial artist, as first a student under the great masters of Chen Tai Chi, including in Chen Village in China, later as an actor in Hong Kong action films.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near McLean, VA
These gyms serve McLean from nearby bases in towns including Washington, DC, Fairfax and Falls Church.
24 gyms listed · 21 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
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Kicks Karate
“But what I appreciate most is how the instructors emphasize the importance of respect, discipline, and perseverance, helping to build character and resilience in their students.”
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King Tiger Martial Arts MD
“He manages, leads, and inspires a diverse and ever-changing student body with patience and insight, working with five year olds and fifty year olds with the same intensity, respect, and humor.”
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Black Belt Academy
“He took care of everything including plates/napkins, pizza, and even the goodie bags, in whatever theme we wanted!”
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Nova Fencing and Archery Club
- Skills
- Lessons
- Learning
“Amazing staff, great classes for kids/beginners through national competition level, and most of all it's a joy to come every time and you are always treated like family.”
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N-Flux
- Learn
- Krav Maga
- Community
“If you're like me and get bored at a regular gym, classes at N-Flux are great because you are building up to something and there is more to think about (although I'll admit my brain gets pretty slow by the end of an intense class, so I can't say *muc...”
The 24 gyms listed for McLean, 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: McLean, VA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,172 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (92%) and communication (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 19 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 offers online lessons and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 11 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 McLean 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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Incourage Martial Arts
“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!”
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Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center
- Knowledge
- Confidence
- Community
“With each pushup, knee, and punch I can feel myself getting quicker and becoming more fluid and he demands the techniques are done properly to give you the proper foundation to build upon.”
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Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Atmosphere
- Travel
- Mats
“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.”
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Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu Center
“My son trained at another school prior to coming here and we are both much happier at this school.”
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Hard Work Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
- Skills
- Confidence
“Master Charles and the staff of Hard Work Martial Arts offer the epitome of fantastic and caring school that you will ever find, not mention their dedication and qualifications are the highest you will find.”
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Grand Tiger Martial Arts
- Confidence
- Discipline
- Learn
“Me and his parents feels blessed by finding this after school program where he is learning a lot including disciplines, building body strength, defensive skills and higher confident.”
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Jow Ga Shaolin Institute
“The trainers are so patient, understanding and always encouraging.”
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Chua Martial Arts
- Shifu
- Culture
- Kung fu
“It was beautifully done, with enough education on new year celebrations and the dance to make it meaningful and enough exciting performance to keep pre-school through 8th grade students engaged and entertained.”
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Haven Grappling Academy
- Professor
- Environment
- Area
“If you are looking for a place that would teach you jiu jitsu aka submission grappling the right way and is invested in your success and progression, just do yourself a favor and join Haven Grappling Academy!”
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Relentless MMA & Fitness
- Combat
- Shape
- BJJ
“Overall, I would say that it was worth the 40 minute drive to the gym from where I lived to train with Dave Carter, I learned more in the few months I trained there than I had from my previous two martial art teachers combined.”
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US White Tiger Martial Arts
“Master Kim and the other masters are all kind and passionate to teach Taekwondo, so my Children do not give up even in the Pandemic situation and my kids were able to get black belt.”
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Mountain Kim Martial Art Spirit Manassas
“My son recently started in the Pee Wee class and has a bit of a silly personality, yet the instructors take it in stride and help the kids to focus with positive reinforcement and a smile.”
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Evolveall
“I super recommend it, you can do the 2 week trial and see if you like it, which is great so you don't have to commit yourself from the gecko to a year membership and it's not only "one" class like they do in other gyms.”
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Caio Terra Academy
- Skills
- Train
- Atmosphere
“If you plan to start right away and don't have a BJJ Gi, let the academy know you want to purchase a CTA BJJ Gi and arrive a few minutes early to the first class so you can help your child put on the Gi.”
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U.S. Tae Kwon Do College
- Learning
- Taekwondo
- Parents
“Our 11-year-old has been going for over 7 months and we have not only seen her progress through the classes learning forms and techniques, but we have also seen learn confidence and discipline in all she does.”
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Beta Academy
- Facility
- Community
- Travel
“Great environment, wonderful coaches who care about student development, class times are all day 7 days a week as to fit any schedule also a very big training area.”
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Estilo Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
- Learn
- Skill
“Estilo provides such a strong support structure for training by making you and your personality, your values, and your goals a part of its lifeblood; this is something I can feel is germane to Luis and Sara's mission for the school.”
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Native Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
- Confidence
- Teaching
“This is not just a Jiujitsu academy, this is the place where I learn discipline, self-confidence and above all I gained a family, because coach Carlos and his family are wonderful.”
Martial Arts Training Services in McLean, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$76
Maximum cost
$384
National Average
$122
Avg Per Hour Rates
$51
$101
$152
Typical price range is based on 289 cost profiles
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