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Kaizen MMA Vienna
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Vienna, 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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 kzmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-281-5425
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have been in the Vienna location for almost four years, and it has always been a wonderful place to be, providing an excellent experience for my children.”
“They create a positive and structured environment for kids of all levels!”
“And I think if you are looking for one on one training, there is no better person you’ll be able to find than Coach Shafii.”
Other martial arts here
“Kaizen has cultivated a love of MMA in my active and often unfocused son since he was 6 years old and it's been 3 years running.”
“I initially enrolled in the kids' karate program as a way to keep in shape in the wrestling off-season, but it has turned into so much more.”
“Whether you want to learn martial arts in order to learn self-defense, get in shape, or pursue an MMA career, Kaizen will definitely help you reach your goals.”
What members say
“That’s not it though, Coach Shafii only the best coach I’ve ever had but he’s one of my greatest and closest friends.”
“Very welcoming environment with world class coaches aswell as a lot of training partners.”
“Thank you for helping my kids grow up with confidence and resilience and being goal directed.”
“Girls and boys alike learn confidence, patience, resilience, problem solving, and physical endurance among a diverse set of kids from multiple schools.”
“We (the parents) find the team running this place fantastic; everybody is always highly professional yet friendly.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at Kaizen MMA and their various locations for about 11 years now. With all the different classes and teaching styles, Kaizen is constantly improving and living up to its name’s meaning.
I first started at Kaizen when I was 10 years old, and have stuck with it ever since due to the amazing staff and variety of programs they offer. I initially enrolled in the kids' karate program as a way to keep in shape in the wrestling off-season, but it has turned into so much more.
Kaizen has cultivated a love of MMA in my active and often unfocused son since he was 6 years old and it's been 3 years running. He's learned fighting and defensive techniques, discipline, and how to show respect and I am very grateful to the team there.
My two kids have been attending Kaizen MMA at Vienna for a few years. My oldest started at 5.5 years old and is training for the black belt now. The younger is following close in his brother's footsteps.
New to kickboxing? Start at Kaizen MMA Vienna
Kaizen MMA Vienna 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Kaizen MMA Vienna
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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