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Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA
4.8 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Alexandria, 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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule capitalmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-346-8828
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend Capital MMA to anyone interested in MMA, fitness, Jiu Jitsu, whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“I have signed up for a family membership at a very reasonable $229 for all 4 of us, eager to get my kids to learn Jiu Jitsu and maybe other styles of MMA later.”
“There are good coaches and great sparring partners; it feels like a community.”
“Dropped in, and was welcomed by Darrell for their self-defense class.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer variety of classes like Crossfit, Muay Thai, boxing, MMA and BJJ.”
“I have signed up for a family membership at a very reasonable $229 for all 4 of us, eager to get my kids to learn Jiu Jitsu and maybe other styles of MMA later.”
“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Capital MMA & Elite Fitness with my 3 boys, and I am thrilled to share our little story.”
What members say
“All of the coaches are engaging and extremely knowledgeable; laid back but professional teaching styles.”
“From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the top-notch facilities, welcoming atmosphere, and the professionalism of the trainer.”
“I have signed up for a family membership at a very reasonable $229 for all 4 of us, eager to get my kids to learn Jiu Jitsu and maybe other styles of MMA later.”
“The benefits in Gracie Jiu Jitsu outweigh any other single form of exercise, which helped achieve my goal of losing 90lbs and maintaining a high level of fitness.”
“I continue to enjoy a healthy lifestyle of clean food, family time and an abundance of positive energy.”
“Finding Capital MMA changed my life.”
From the reviews
The gym, the instructors, and the members are very welcoming, and accommodating for all fitness levels. Capital Crossfit members are from a wide range of skills and ages. The instructors are superb at providing coaching to all levels. It's like having your own personal trainer and fan club. Love this gym!
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Capital MMA & Elite Fitness with my 3 boys, and I am thrilled to share our little story. I have signed up for a family membership at a very reasonable $229 for all 4 of us, eager to get my kids to learn Jiu Jitsu and maybe other styles of MMA later.
I started training at Capital last September and I'll tell you that I have never been to a school that has a welcoming environment. The different programs and instruction that is available to everyone is amazing. You are not just treated as a member of the gym but as part of a family.
I was nervous in starting a new gym yet alone a cross fit gym. Staff, coaches, instructors and other members are the best. Everyone is willing to help and teach. The best thing to do for the new year is learn something new and lose weight.
New to muay thai? Start at Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA
Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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