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King Khong MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Springfield, Virginia
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 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
“Whether you're a complete beginner or have experience, they adapt their teaching to help you improve.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.”
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.”
“What makes King Khong MMA different and unique in the best way, in my opinion, is the welcoming and warm environment of coaches and students.”
“Never formally studying a martial arts before, I researched different schools in the DMV area and took a few trial classes at different locations.”
“My son has gained so much confidence, discipline, and strength since he started training here.”
“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.”
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 muay thai? 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 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 King Khong MMA
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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