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One Way Martial Arts Alexandria
5 ★★★★★ 192 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Alexandria, Virginia
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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 — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 onewaymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-951-4440
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 am, 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 am, 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 am, 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 am, 11:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 am, 11:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“The last thing I will leave you with is if you are a parent and considering doing this for yourself or if you have a kid(s) get involved, sign up and make it an family event.”
“The coaches and staff truly care about helping every student improve and they do a great job accommodating all skill levels.”
“And now I am doing something I never thought I would do and it’s to complete in a tournament!”
“I've always wanted to start boxing but never knew how or where to begin.”
Other martial arts here
“I've always wanted to start boxing but never knew how or where to begin.”
“I’ve trained at a couple other gyms before (UFC Gym and Trident MMA), and the environment and skill level here really stood out compared to those experiences.”
“Always wanted to try jiu jitsu, but felt like I “didn’t have time” or I was “too out of shape”.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable coaches, clean facility, and an amazing culture.”
“The coaches are world class, the environment is extremely welcoming and positive, and the schedule they have makes it easy to be able to find a time to train no matter what.”
“I’ve been coming into this gym for several months and the results have shown through competition.”
“The training space itself is very large and spacious, and the overall atmosphere made me feel comfortable right away.”
“The amount of female students has been steadily increasing in the past year, which creates healthy atmosphere for women staring BJJ or growing their BJJ career”
“And seeing my daughter’s confidence grow in the children’s jiu jitsu classes has been a joy to see and experience.”
From the reviews
Honestly joining this gym was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself. After finishing my wrestling career I felt like I was missing a part of me. After hearing about one way through my brother who’s the wrestling coach here. I signed up for the free trial.
I have been training at one way martial arts for alittle over 3 months now and lost 30LB. And for years I always said I will do jiu jitsu, but never actually stepped into a gym. I gave excuses, “I’m to busy”, “I need to spend my free time with my family”, “it’s to expensive”.
I had a great experience at the No-Gi Jiu Jitsu class at One Way Martial Arts. The environment was very welcoming and the level of grappling was honestly the highest I’ve experienced so far. Marcus was my partner for most of the class. As a fellow wrestler he was super helpful, patient, and fun to roll with.
Giovanna is so amazing! I love her 💗 the gym is welcoming and they are so kind. These Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors are fire 🔥 I love them so much! gym is clean and people are unique and a family oriented environment. Watch out for Giovanna she goes for legs and feet
New to kickboxing? Start at One Way Martial Arts Alexandria
One Way Martial Arts Alexandria 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 One Way Martial Arts Alexandria
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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