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.”

“I heard nothing but great things and felt super nervous about joining a new gym, but the coaches and the environment were so welcoming that It made it easier to keep coming back.”

“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).”

“After a few weeks, our kid was hooked and already showing signs of improvement in physical stamina, coordination, and confidence and wanted their own BJJ mat!”

“After looking for Krav Maga (self-defense) training -and finding only a handful of places offering it- First Defense stood out from all the rest due to their amazing head instructor and positive student atmosphere.”

“I am grateful for what I have learned so far because I was able to utilize what I was taught in a real world scenario that had a large potential to be a deadly incident.”

“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.”

“Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts. We train Professional fighters who have competed in the WBC, UFC, Bellator, ESPN, One Championship and many more. Amateur fighters and Celebrities also train with us. We also work with the public and members of our comm...”

“It's a challenging but positive environment where you and your kids will feel great about earning your promotions, not just getting promoted for attendance and paying the fee.”

“Overall, if you're looking for a gym that offers exceptional coaching, a supportive community, and exciting opportunities to learn from the best, Bower House is the place to be.”

“The training was invaluable and extremely helpful in vastly improving my level of comfortability and proficiency with the holster and my training weapon (glock 17).”

“The best part about this place is that they have segmented their beginner class - you have a Fundamentals one for people with less than 6 months of experience that is taught by Quinn (an awesome black belt) - then you have fundamentals 2 taught by Je...”

“The quality of the jiu jitsu is top notch, the facility is clean and modern, and the overall camaraderie that Adam and Coach Frank have created makes for a fantastic training venue.”

“The growth, focus, discipline, and confidence over this past year is invaluable to building their character and has given them a foundation to becoming strong young men.”

“If your children want a great learning experience to improve not only their martial arts skills but also their social skills, I recommend this place very much!”

“An extremely supportive group of people that work their hind parts off to motivate and inspire whilst working with a community of top performers to achieve the highest levels mental and physical strength.”