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September 2023 by Bal Sagoth
This is my first MMA gym and I loved every moment I was able to attend classes. Incredibly clean environment, strong focus on team work and family values. I will be coming back when I'm able!
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September 2023 by Jonathan Lindsay
10/10 gym I highly recommend to anyone beginner to advanced in the area
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August 2023 by abmed222
I remember first coming into Disciple to learn martial arts and next thing you know I feel in love with the arts and it started to become a life style. There is no better place to go and grow. Whether it’s BJJ, Muay Thai or anything in between Disciple is your one stop shop with some of the best krus/coaches/instructors in the world. You are guaranteed to learn something new.
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February 2023 by Mike Pendlebury
Best gym in the DMV and it’s not close. Great coaches and training partners. Disciple is my second home
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January 2023 by Jenny Cassidy
I went to Disciple for boxing lessons and found amazing coaches. They concentrate on technique and defense, not just punching. I especially love the support and family I found there. Because it’s a small gym, we aren’t nameless faces just wandering in and out. The coaches and other students encourage and help each other. No other gym could give me any of that.
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December 2022 by Nancy Tran
I can't express how much I would recommend Disciple MMA. Being a female in the fight community, you'll often find yourself in uncomfortable situations or not given the same respect the men would receive. That's definitely not the case here. Although, I am not an active member at Disciple. I am always treated with respect and shown a lot of love every time make an appearance. I only wish it was closer so I can stop in whenever I want.If you're looking for high quality training. You cannot go wrong at Disciple. You'll be working with top coaches with a family like teammates in a controlled and safe environment.
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December 2022 by A A
I was looking for a place to bring my son for wrestling training, after visiting there and watching the first class I was so impressed with the inclusive attitude of all the coaches including Scott, Sim, Neal, Jordan, Adam, Sam, Pedro and the other coaches including the female ones. I decided to bring my whole family including my wife and 3 kids. We felt like everyone was treating us like family. We took a variety of classes including Muy Thai, boxing, kids Mma, Tae kwon do, yoga and wrestling. The coaches focused on us and made sure we were improving in each class and they constantly came around to correct our mistakes and offer help. This gym is one of the best gyms around with the best options in terms of all the martial arts they offer. I have tried many gyms but this is by far the best and most inclusive gym with highly skilled coaches I have been to. We are currently on a break due to health issue but hope to get back soon.
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November 2022 by Quan Nguyen
I read the review that Lucy left and was a little hesitant to come in, but since Disciple is close to me I figured I would give them a try and let me tell you, don’t believe everything you read! The gym was very female friendly and I was anything, but excluded. The culture that I was introduced to was all good vibes that resonated to my core. When they say family, they mean it, and I can see and feel it. The Instructors love what they do and are very knowledgeable! I’m SO happy I gave them a try and hope you do too! The gym was clean, has a shower, and sauna.
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November 2022 by Jessie Campbell
I started training Muay Thai 6 years ago and trained at a few different gyms; but once I came to Disciple I settled down and have now called it my home for over 5 years. It’s authentic training; just as good as I received in Thailand, and the atmosphere is full of people of all types of people. They really treat you like family here; inside and outside of the gym. 10/10 would recommend any person regardless of their experience level come to this gym!
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June 2022 by Lucy Saylor
Worst gym I have ever been to. I trained Muay Thai here a few years ago and the experience was awful. The students are rude and judgmental and don’t want to help newer students learn. One of the instructors called the entire class sexist and singled me, one of the only women in the class out for it. This is not a woman friendly gym at all, if you are a woman prepare to be excluded. There were times where I would sit out in the parking lot of the gym and decide to miss class because I was too anxious to go in. Please go to a different gym
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December 2021 by Nick P
Amazing place to train, the instructors and students are like a family. I definitely recommend training at disciple
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July 2021 by Dimitri Chung
Great quality training, super talented coaches willing to teach and friendly but driven training partners.
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May 2021 by Tejas Gandre
Loved the experience and the environment
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October 2020 by Naomi Keller
Outstanding facility with exceptional coaches across a wide range of martial arts disciplines. I set up private training sessions while in town. Coach Leah created a custom training plan based on my goals and skill level. Excellent balance of technique, high intensity training, partner work. Even added on post-training vinyasa yoga. From the students to the other coaches to the owner Ajarn Scott Howard, all around world-class experience.
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August 2020 by Tyler Bunting
Coming to Disciple MMA from my last MMA gym as a 2-0 fighter I felt as though I had hit my peak of skill until I began training here. The coaching from Ajarn Howard and the rest of the Disciple crew is top notch. It has elevated my game to a whole new level. Now 6-0 in MMA, 2-0 in Muay Thai and 1-0 in boxing while holding a title in MMA. It is apparent to me that Disciple MMA is the best gym in Virginia for those that want to take their training to the next level, all while feeling safe and welcomed by the staff there. Whether you’re trying to get in shape or take your first exhibition bout, Disciple MMA is the spot to be at.
