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Kaizen MMA Falls Church
4.9 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Falls Church, Virginia
Plan your first class
- 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 BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kzmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (703) 734-5425
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The "dojo" is free of distractions, no screens present, and the kids exercise, learn self-confidence and discipline, and get to play games too!”
“I’ve been training at Kaizen MMA for 8 years since I was a teenager.”
“The world-class competitors and instructors are not only skilled but also genuinely invested in helping everyone improve.”
“The instructors are true professionals—high-level masters with deep knowledge, real-world experience, and an impressive list of championship honors earned by this dojo.”
“From Coach Nima Mazhari, to the many high level and gracious fighters that train there, the environment and atmosphere is for all levels, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.”
Other martial arts here
“Training is top-notch, whether it is MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or Kickboxing.”
“My husband is a professional athlete, and we were looking for a new gym — Kaizen MMA in Falls Church quickly became his second home.”
“Training is top-notch, whether it is MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or Kickboxing.”
“Training is top-notch, whether it is MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or Kickboxing.”
“Training is top-notch, whether it is MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or Kickboxing.”
What members say
“From Coach Nima Mazhari, to the many high level and gracious fighters that train there, the environment and atmosphere is for all levels, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.”
“From Coach Nima Mazhari, to the many high level and gracious fighters that train there, the environment and atmosphere is for all levels, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.”
“I had never done MMA before, but everyone was incredibly welcoming, supportive, and motivating from the moment I walked in.”
“The training is top-notch, with competition-level instruction across a wide range of disciplines.”
“The "dojo" is free of distractions, no screens present, and the kids exercise, learn self-confidence and discipline, and get to play games too!”
From the reviews
This gym is truly one of a kind. From day one, I was welcomed like family. The coaches are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about their athletes. The atmosphere is positive, motivating, and perfect for growth. As someone who has trained in many places worldwide, I can confidently say this gym stands out.
My husband is a professional athlete, and we were looking for a new gym — Kaizen MMA in Falls Church quickly became his second home. The atmosphere is welcoming, the people are amazing, and Coach Nima is like a father figure to all his athletes. Great training, great energy, and a truly supportive community.
I’ve been training at Kaizen MMA since 2018, and it has been an incredible experience from day one. The instructors are true professionals—high-level masters with deep knowledge, real-world experience, and an impressive list of championship honors earned by this dojo.
⭐⭐Kaizen MMA Falls Church is an incredible gym! From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed into a supportive and familial environment that made me feel right at home. The culture here is empowering—I felt embraced as part of the team on my very first day.
New to BJJ? Start at Kaizen MMA Falls Church
Kaizen MMA Falls Church comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, 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 or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. 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, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Kaizen MMA Falls Church
Nervous about walking into a BJJ 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 basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, 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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