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Kaizen MMA Fairfax

4.7 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Fairfax, Virginia

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Website & schedule kzmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 703-426-5425

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Kaizen MMA Fairfax, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 15 mentions

“took all my 3 kid for regular classes, school and summer camp and can not put my words around how wonderful this place is!”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you're an experienced fighter or a beginner looking to improve your fitness, I highly recommend checking out this location – you won’t be disappointed!”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I mainly focus on BJJ but have also been fortunate enough to attend Muay Thai and conditioning classes at this location.”

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🥊 Boxing

“The gym offers a variety of classes, such as MMA, Muay Thai, BJJ, and Boxing, all included with your membership.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“I mainly focus on BJJ but have also been fortunate enough to attend Muay Thai and conditioning classes at this location.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Kaizen MMA Fairfax — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I mainly focus on BJJ but have also been fortunate enough to attend Muay Thai and conditioning classes at this location.”

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🥊 Boxing

“The gym offers a variety of classes, such as MMA, Muay Thai, BJJ, and Boxing, all included with your membership.”

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🏟️ MMA 14 mentions

“Kaizen MMA has been an incredible after-school program, making our transition from overseas so much smoother by providing reliable, caring support while we're far from family.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“I mainly focus on BJJ but have also been fortunate enough to attend Muay Thai and conditioning classes at this location.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 89 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“Every coach is so knowledgeable and you can see that they are truly passionate about martial arts.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming to people of all experience levels, and each coach, like Coach Alex and Coach Arthur, takes the time to welcome all new faces in class.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“I mainly focus on BJJ but have also been fortunate enough to attend Muay Thai and conditioning classes at this location.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“From our kids’ perspective, they absolutely love it!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 11 mentions

“Kaizen MMA has been an incredible after-school program, making our transition from overseas so much smoother by providing reliable, caring support while we're far from family.”

From the reviews

I started in February, I was so nervous when first came in. The staff and coaches made me feel at home right away. Now a couple crazy months later I come back to sign up again and I feel so excited to come in everyday. Every coach is so knowledgeable and you can see that they are truly passionate about martial arts.

★★★★★ — Juan, Sep 2020

Kaizen MMA of Fairfax is the most professional Martial Arts studio that my boys and I have ever attended. We have been to multiple different martial arts programs in Alaska, Georgia and Hawaii and nothing even comes close.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Nov 2022

Kaizen MMA has been an incredible after-school program, making our transition from overseas so much smoother by providing reliable, caring support while we're far from family. They truly embody the “it takes a village” approach, and we’re so grateful for that.

★★★★★ — G, Nov 2024

I have nothing but positive things to say about Kaizen's Fairfax location. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming to people of all experience levels, and each coach, like Coach Alex and Coach Arthur, takes the time to welcome all new faces in class.

★★★★★ — Andre, Jan 2025

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New to kickboxing? Start at Kaizen MMA Fairfax

Kaizen MMA Fairfax comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Kaizen MMA Fairfax

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Kaizen MMA Fairfax

3950 University Dr Unit 103, Fairfax, VA22030

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