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KAIZEN MMA Purcellville
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Purcellville, 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 (ages 4–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kzmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 202-975-5425
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–10 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He is great at making the class fun for all skill levels”
“Coach Vlado cares about the kids and makes sure the kids stay focused while offering humor and guidance.”
“My younger is in a kids class and my older teenager is with the adults.”
“Kaizen covers the full scope of mixed martial arts, offering classes in Kickboxing, Grappling, Boxing, Wrestling, and Sparring.”
“The summer camp is fun, interactive time for the kids and the classes are challenging, judgement-free workouts with great self-defense tips.”
Other martial arts here
“Kaizen covers the full scope of mixed martial arts, offering classes in Kickboxing, Grappling, Boxing, Wrestling, and Sparring.”
“Kaizen covers the full scope of mixed martial arts, offering classes in Kickboxing, Grappling, Boxing, Wrestling, and Sparring.”
“Kaizen covers the full scope of mixed martial arts, offering classes in Kickboxing, Grappling, Boxing, Wrestling, and Sparring.”
“I started taking my 4 year old son to Kaizen MMA in Purcellville a few months ago and I couldn’t be more pleased with the whole thing.”
“Classes are at a reasonable time (at 6pm) and are Monday (striking - wear athletic shorts) Wednesday (wrestling - wear athletic pants) with a Saturay 1pm workout.”
What members say
“The gym is always clean and well maintained and Sensei Vlad is welcoming and accommodating to both his students and their parents.”
“The gym is always clean and well maintained and Sensei Vlad is welcoming and accommodating to both his students and their parents.”
“The techniques are practical and effective.”
“My son goes to the 7pm class and LOVES it and I go to the 8pm class when I can and get a fun workout.”
“Kaizen covers the full scope of mixed martial arts, offering classes in Kickboxing, Grappling, Boxing, Wrestling, and Sparring.”
“Discipline and respect are emphasized in every class and the training is top notch.”
From the reviews
This is a great place to learn real fighting skills and improve fitness. The gym has a friendly vibe and an excellent Sensai. Both of my daughters have been going here for about 4 months. They are learning a lot, getting better, and enjoying themselves.
There are plenty of places that teach kids how to punch, kick, grapple, and defend themselves. What’s rare is finding an instructor who understands he’s also helping shape who these young men and women become outside the gym.
I started taking my 4 year old son to Kaizen MMA in Purcellville a few months ago and I couldn’t be more pleased with the whole thing. My son is learning a lot and is having an absolute blast. He loves the classes and learning to wrestle and strike, and he lives for the games the kids get to play at the end.
My daughter has been attending the Kaizen summer camp for the last two weeks and having an amazing time! You can choose as many weeks as you want and they do something fun every day. Usually they go to the pool twice a week which is great because she's really becoming a strong swimmer.
New to muay thai? Start at KAIZEN MMA Purcellville
KAIZEN MMA Purcellville 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 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 KAIZEN MMA Purcellville
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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