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ELEVATE MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Falls Church, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–7) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elevate-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (703) 350-8371
Hours
| Monday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I look forward to enrolling my son in his kids class when he gets old enough.”
“The training environment is welcoming, supportive, and focused on growth, which makes it a perfect place for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“He Coached the fight team in Evolve MMA in Japan, and has trained alongside some of the greatest fighters to ever step into a fighting cage and/or a ring.”
“Currently as of this writing I am starting off with the Dutch Kickboxing classes, but my goal eventually is to join the MMA program.”
Other martial arts here
“I joined Elevate MMA in June 2025 and it was one of the best decisions I have made in my life to help improve my physical and mental wellbeing.”
“I visited sensei Siyar Bahadurzadah as a visiting BJJ student from New York, and I would first like to say that as soon as I walked into his gym, I immediately felt at home.”
What members say
“Sensei Siyar is not only a master instructor in MMA but also truly amazing with explaining concept given his experience in the UFC.”
“The training environment is welcoming, supportive, and focused on growth, which makes it a perfect place for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
“Since starting here I have already lost weight, gained confidence in myself, and of course drastically improved my striking skills in a short period of time.”
“The facility itself is top-notch, with clean equipment and a well-structured training program that covers everything from striking to grappling.”
“Since starting here I have already lost weight, gained confidence in myself, and of course drastically improved my striking skills in a short period of time.”
“The training environment is welcoming, supportive, and focused on growth, which makes it a perfect place for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
From the reviews
Top tier MMA gym run by UFC veteran and multiple time world champion Siyar Bahadurzada. His breadth of knowledge and experience is unparalleled here in the DC metropolitan area. Coach Siyar is an excellent trainer and mentor. You should definitely consider joining!
So anyone who reads my reviews know that I do not hold anything back and I tell it exactly the way it is. Maybe that's just my upbringing from living in New York City but I give you my honest opinion: Before joining Elevate MMA, I have practiced martial arts for over 20 years but mainly traditional arts: Muay Thai,…
Elevate MMA has great Dutch Kickboxing, MMA and Jiu Jitsu program. Coach Siyar is a knowledgeable coach! A true expert! Since I’ve joined Elevate MMA, my kickboxing has gotten so much better. Also, my submissions have improved along with my physical fitness. I’d recommend it to all levels.
I cannot recommend Elevate MMA highly enough! My nephew joined this club a few months ago, and the transformation has been nothing short of incredible. Not only has his physical fitness improved tremendously, but his confidence and discipline have also grown in ways we didn’t expect.
New to kickboxing? Start at ELEVATE MMA
ELEVATE MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at ELEVATE MMA
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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