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King Khong MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Springfield, 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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–12) — 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 kingkhong.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 571-331-3215
Hours
| Monday | 12–11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 12–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“My son was doing the kids class and Master Bao was so patient to keep working on him despite my struggles to watch my kid bounce off the walls.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or have experience, they adapt their teaching to help you improve.”
“My oldest is very quiet and reserved and was a little apprehensive about sparring but now he loves it and I see more fight and confidence in him.”
“After a year and a half my son made so much progress and even competed in his first grappling tournament.”
“There's Muay Thai, BJJ, and an actual MMA class for all-levels (taught by Coach Tom) that combines striking, wrestling, and grappling drills in one session.”
Other martial arts here
“There's Muay Thai, BJJ, and an actual MMA class for all-levels (taught by Coach Tom) that combines striking, wrestling, and grappling drills in one session.”
“I've been training at King Khong MMA for the past three months in Muay Thai and recently started Jiu-Jitsu, and I couldn't be happier with my experience.”
“There's Muay Thai, BJJ, and an actual MMA class for all-levels (taught by Coach Tom) that combines striking, wrestling, and grappling drills in one session.”
“I highly recommend his school to any parent/student looking to grow in self defense, discipline, and just want to have fun in one of the top growing national sports.”
What members say
“Master Bao is an excellent instructor who truly cares about the kids and takes the time to guide them in all aspects of martial arts and personal growth.”
“If you are a pure beginner or experienced fighter looking to take MMA (or Muay Thai / BJJ) classes in or around the Alexandria area, this is the place to go.”
“My son has gained so much confidence, discipline, and strength since he started training here.”
“After a year and a half my son made so much progress and even competed in his first grappling tournament.”
“I'll also say this is a great environment for women considering martial arts – you will find training partners in every class at all skill levels.”
“My oldest is very quiet and reserved and was a little apprehensive about sparring but now he loves it and I see more fight and confidence in him.”
From the reviews
Never formally studying a martial arts before, I researched different schools in the DMV area and took a few trial classes at different locations. I can confidently say that King Khong MMA is an excellent school to learn a variety of martial arts—no matter if you have prior experience, or are starting as a beginner in…
My daughter and I have been with King Khong MMA coming up on 4-years. My only regret is that I cannot take more classes! We travel 4-days per week all the way from Ashburn now, willing to fight that traffic and adjust schedules - hopefully that tells you how important Bao and King Khong MMA are to our family.
My son has been attending King Kong MMA since he was 5 years old, and the experience has been incredible. Not only has he learned different martial arts techniques, he has also gained discipline, confidence, strength, and respect.
Highly recommend training with Master Bao and King Khong MMA! I can speak firsthand about the Muay Thai classes and training, which provide a great environment to learn and push your limits. Master Bao is respectful to each of his students and their goals.
New to kickboxing? Start at King Khong MMA
King Khong MMA 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 King Khong 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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