MMA Gyms in Fairfax, VA

4 of the 24 martial arts schools we list in Fairfax have MMA training. "Martial arts" search results lump boxing gyms, jiu-jitsu academies, and traditional dojos in with actual MMA gyms, and a map pin has no field to flag which ones run true mixed-discipline sparring and cage-style training. Every gym here has MMA training confirmed from its own class schedule or website, not just a passing mention of "self-defense" in a review.

Capital MMA Burke Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5587 Guinea Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032-4050

🕒 Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm-9:30pm, Tue, Thu 1pm-10pm, Sat 9am-2pm

+17037640800 Website Directions

Kaizen MMA Fairfax Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3950 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-2565

+17034265425 Website Directions

Kwon's Champion School Kids classesFree trial classMMA

13005 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033

+15712994889 Website Directions

Relentless MMA & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Fairfax, VA

+15409998270 Website Directions

Sit in on a class before signing up, especially a sparring session. MMA gyms vary a lot in how hard they push contact and how experienced their coaches are with beginners, so watching a live class tells you more than any website will.

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Good to know

Do I need experience to start training MMA?
No, most MMA gyms run beginner classes that cover striking and grappling fundamentals before anyone spars live. Expect the first few weeks to focus on stance, basic strikes, and takedown defense rather than full-contact sparring.

How much does an MMA gym membership cost?
Monthly membership typically runs $100-200, though it varies by region and whether the price includes both striking and grappling classes. Some gyms charge extra for open mat time or private coaching.