Best Self-Defense Classes in Leesburg, VA

“As a female I wanted a gym that actually teaches me fighting skills and offers sparring but does so in a safe manner with sensible pairing of sparring partners and coaches who are willing to call out aggressive behavior and jump in if/when they see i...”

“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 would say the only considerations for potential students looking for a place to practice BJJ is there is not any No Gi classes at the school and you do have to wear a Gi with a team passos logo sewed onto the back.”

“All skill levels are welcomed with open arms and whether your goals are to just stay in shape or even compete, Capital MMA & Elite Fitness has you covered.”

“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.”

“But I love it, the instructors are super nice and knowledgeable, they don't treat me like an old lady, and my classmates are so helpful in helping me with my technique and skills.”

“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.”

“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...”

“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...”

“As for myself, I have attended their Boot Camp held by Soup and Brian, Seishi Yoga held by Sarah and Jen and I have to agree Brian is a Miracle Worker.”

“Taekwondo is steeped in Korean tradition, so it made me happy to see the teachers seem to be mostly Korean and that they learn a few Korean words and salute the Korean flag.”

“My father and I were immediately welcomed and the head of the dojo even gave us an opportunity to practice our previous art while also attending Judo and BJJ”

“They always teach solid technique and I like going there to get murdered (in the most positive way 😂) by their upper belts who are all great training partners.”