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Kaizen MMA Vienna
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vienna, 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 BJJ classes — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kzmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-281-5425
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–1:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have been in the Vienna location for almost four years, and it has always been a wonderful place to be, providing an excellent experience for my children.”
“And I think if you are looking for one on one training, there is no better person you’ll be able to find than Coach Shafii.”
“Whether you want to learn martial arts in order to learn self-defense, get in shape, or pursue an MMA career, Kaizen will definitely help you reach your goals.”
“They create a positive and structured environment for kids of all levels!”
Other martial arts here
“Kaizen has cultivated a love of MMA in my active and often unfocused son since he was 6 years old and it's been 3 years running.”
“It isn’t like a cardio kickboxing gym, it’s an actual training facility where you really feel like you’re becoming a better fighter.”
“I initially enrolled in the kids' karate program as a way to keep in shape in the wrestling off-season, but it has turned into so much more.”
“I initially enrolled in the kids' karate program as a way to keep in shape in the wrestling off-season, but it has turned into so much more.”
What members say
“That’s not it though, Coach Shafii only the best coach I’ve ever had but he’s one of my greatest and closest friends.”
“Very welcoming environment with world class coaches aswell as a lot of training partners.”
“We (the parents) find the team running this place fantastic; everybody is always highly professional yet friendly.”
“It isn’t like a cardio kickboxing gym, it’s an actual training facility where you really feel like you’re becoming a better fighter.”
“Thank you for helping my kids grow up with confidence and resilience and being goal directed.”
“Ashley and the whole team are so positive, warm, and caring with our little guy, all while teaching him fantastic skills like discipline, determination, and sportsmanship.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at Kaizen MMA and their various locations for about 11 years now. With all the different classes and teaching styles, Kaizen is constantly improving and living up to its name’s meaning.
I first started at Kaizen when I was 10 years old, and have stuck with it ever since due to the amazing staff and variety of programs they offer. I initially enrolled in the kids' karate program as a way to keep in shape in the wrestling off-season, but it has turned into so much more.
We LOVE Kaizen in Vienna! Our 5, now 6, year old started attending the after school program this year. Ashley and the whole team are so positive, warm, and caring with our little guy, all while teaching him fantastic skills like discipline, determination, and sportsmanship.
Kaizen has cultivated a love of MMA in my active and often unfocused son since he was 6 years old and it's been 3 years running. He's learned fighting and defensive techniques, discipline, and how to show respect and I am very grateful to the team there.
New to BJJ? Start at Kaizen MMA Vienna
Kaizen MMA Vienna 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 Vienna
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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