Incourage Martial Arts
“He loves it so much that he keeps asking to come back everyday even during the weekend.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Springfield, VA
15 gyms listed · 8 in Springfield · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Black Cat Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors are knowledgeable, break techniques down clearly, and actually care about students progressing.”
Andrew Gause's Martial Arts
“Both girls have grown tremendously as a result of the great staff, guidance and discipline offered by the school.”
K2 Martial Arts Academy LLC
“It gives my child a fun, structured way to burn off energy while also learning discipline, listening skills, confidence, and respect.”
Legacy Martial Arts
“My husband and I are both extremely impressed by everything that Master C teaches the kids (who knew my kid could do a push up?) and more importantly, the life skills that Legacy instills like discipline, patience, confidence, and more.”
King Khong MMA
“I tried a couple of other gyms because King Khong was slightly farther from me, but none of them compared.”
The 15 gyms listed for Springfield, 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: Springfield, VA
8 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Springfield; the other 7 serve Springfield from towns including Alexandria (6 mi), North Springfield (2 mi) and West Springfield (3 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,736 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 offers online lessons and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 5 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Springfield?
8 of the 15 gyms sit inside Springfield. The rest come from other towns inside 10 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Yamasaki Academy Springfield
“I highly recommend Yamasaki Academy to any family looking for high-quality BJJ, Judo and Muay Thai training and a great community.”
Elite M.A. Center
“We have been so impressed with the teaching, cleanliness, staff, and overall experience.”
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Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Nova
“I can't say enough good things about the highly-skilled black belt instructor, Emil, the disciplined upper-belts who are always willing to teach, and the camaraderie at Six Blades NOVA.”
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Arte Suave Jiu-Jitsu
“He cultivates an excellent sense of comradery among the individuals in his classes and it's all such good vibes.”
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Nova Fencing and Archery Club
“From the facilities and admin staff that are responsive to questions and finding the best solutions for an every busy schedule to the coaches who bring a diverse range of skills and experience.”
World Karate
“World Karate offers great program, both kids learned a lot and they still talk about their experiences at World Karate fondly even though they are now teenagers.”
Taekwondo Masters
“Our son was very nervous in the beginning and the teachers did an amazing job getting him involved until he wasn't nervous anymore.”
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Evolveall
“The skilled instructors create a supportive and welcoming environment for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners.”
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Caio Terra Academy
“My 5 year-old has been attending Caio Terra Academy for 3 months and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Springfield
- “My oldest is very quiet and reserved and was a little apprehensive about sparring but now he loves it and I see more fight and confidence in him.” — from a review of King Khong MMA
- “Great vibe, good instruction and friendly students. This is without a doubt the most easygoing and inclusive dojo, while still maintaining competitive roll partners!” — from a review of Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Nova
- “The k2 staff is professional and friendly. Plus, the instructors are highly qualified and very good with kids--they offer the right blend of discipline and fun!” — from a review of K2 Martial Arts Academy LLC
- “Our 5 year old son really enjoys his evening classes and noticeably becoming more confident and disciplined.” — from a review of Andrew Gause's Martial Arts
- “My son loves their after school program and I can already see he is developing more leadership and self-control skills!” — from a review of Incourage Martial Arts
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