Best Self-Defense Classes in Leesburg, VA

“I have found the staff to be incredibly welcoming, very focused on technique and the more experienced grapplers are very patient and accommodating while you learn.”

“To parents who believe martial arts teaches kids to be aggressive and bullies, on the contrary, it teaches them to be humble, confident and to avoid fights all costs all the while instilling them with the requisite skills to defend themselves if nece...”

“I've known the instructor since 2009 when he was an assistant instructor at the Reston Institute for Self Defense and can say that Jancel is an very excellent teacher willing to work with you at your level but still push you to go further.”

“She can proficiently train at very high levels or help someone like me who, at 60, isn't exactly competing in triathlons but just looking to become more fit and healthier.”

“The Tenth Round Boxing Facility is a private club with limited spots. We work with professional, and amateur athletes. Tenth Round boxing has also tailored training for Celebrities and the film industry. If you are looking for a no-nonsense type of t...”

“We have had such a fantastic experience at this studio for the last year and a half and see such a joy in our kids as they learn and improve their skills.”

“Made decision to enroll after two-week free trial, which helped me a lot in deciding whether to pursue Muay Thai or not (as opposed to other martial arts).”

“I've learned so many great techniques and it's a fantastic workout and I've lost weight for sure since coming to this class and have started building a lot of muscle and stamina.”

“Not only have they taken time to talk to him and figure him out, this has also helped him raise his confidence and he's learning great self defense methods.”

“Instruction - Beginning with great instruction, Dave, Matt, and Adam teach basic and advanced techniques and break them down so their easier to understand.”

“Having a training team with both the certification/expertise and the ability to effectively teach with such an up-beat/energetic personality is truly a rare find”

“Loved everything about how he taught the kids.”

“(1) I love martial arts but cannot do any external or hard-style due to age and injuries - Taijiquan fit that need, (2) without the taiji and Qigong that i have learned and practice daily, I very likely would have had another lower back surgery as we...”

“They have an incredible ability to provide children with BJJ instruction that a child can easily comprehend in a fun environment and to nurture a child's confidence.”

“I can sincerely say that the tactical/self defense training I had received over the years does not compare to the practical and innovative techniques that Coach Dave Carter teaches.”

“I highly recommend both the classes from Rising Tide Defense as well as the school that hosted their class which appears to have some great martial arts and nutrition classes!”

“It's also really helped him to be more confidant AND because boxing is a lot of footwork and form, it's even helped him in other sports that he does such as basketball.”

“When rolling with the more experienced belts they have taken time to explain moves, why they worked, why they didn't work, and how to escape or execute them.”