Muay Thai Classes in Ashburn, VA
Apex Jiu Jitsu & MMA teaches Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs, at 44921 George Washington Blvd #140 in Ashburn, VA. Kids (ages 6 to 9), youth (ages 10 to 13), teens (ages 14 to 17), and adults all have classes, sparring is optional, and your first class is free.
Muay Thai at Apex Ashburn teaches the full art of eight limbs: punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and the clinch. Classes are built around pad rounds, so students learn to throw real combinations at a moving target while a partner or coach holds for them, then switch roles. Footwork, balance, and defense are taught from the first day, and clinch fundamentals are added as students are ready. Kids, ages 6 to 9, and Youth, ages 10 to 13, train in the early evening in a structured, high-energy class where pads, movement, and focus come first and contact is controlled throughout. Teens, ages 14 to 17, train at the adult class times with the room split by age. The kids and adult classes fall on the same nights, back to back, so a parent and child can train one after the other. Adults can also choose early-morning and Saturday sessions. Ashburn does not run a separate kickboxing class, so students who want to punch and kick start here. John Brattelli, Head Coach for No-Gi, striking, and MMA, leads the program. Beginners are welcome, nobody needs to arrive fit, and sparring is always a choice.
Classes at Ashburn
12 scheduled class times each week. Days, start times, lengths, and age bands come from the current academy calendar.
| Class | Days | First start | Length | Age band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Muay ThaiMuay Thai | Tue 6:00 AM, 7:15 PM Thu 6:00 AM, 7:15 PM Sat 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 60 min | Adults |
| Kids Muay ThaiKids Muay Thai | Tue 6:15 PM Thu 6:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 60 min | Ages 6–9 |
| Teens Muay ThaiTeen Muay Thai | Tue 7:15 PM Thu 7:15 PM Sat 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 60 min | Ages 14–17 |
| Youth Muay ThaiYouth Muay Thai | Tue 6:15 PM Thu 6:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 60 min | Ages 10–13 |
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What to expect
Arrive about ten minutes early at 44921 George Washington Blvd #140 to sign the waiver and meet the coach, and wear athletic clothes you can kick in. Bring water and a towel. No gloves or shin guards are needed for a first class. After a warm-up, the coach teaches stance and movement, then a short combination that usually pairs punches with a kick. Students drill it with a partner and take turns holding pads, which is a skill the coach teaches too. Knees, elbows, or clinch basics may be introduced depending on the day's plan. The last block can include controlled live work, and beginners are free to keep drilling instead of sparring. Afterward, the coach will go over class times and tell you which gear is worth buying if you continue.
Before you come in
Does Apex Ashburn offer kickboxing?
The Ashburn academy teaches Muay Thai, which covers the punches and kicks people look for in kickboxing and adds elbows, knees, and clinch work. There is no separate kickboxing class in Ashburn, so students looking for kickboxing start in Muay Thai.
What ages can train Muay Thai in Ashburn?
Kids Muay Thai is for ages 6 to 9, Youth Muay Thai for ages 10 to 13, and Teen Muay Thai for ages 14 to 17, with adult classes for everyone 18 and older. Age bands guide placement, and the coach adjusts for size, maturity, and experience.
Can I train Muay Thai in Ashburn before work?
Yes. The Ashburn schedule includes early-morning adult Muay Thai along with evening and Saturday classes. The table on this page shows the current days and start times, which come straight from the academy calendar.
Who teaches Muay Thai at the Ashburn academy?
John Brattelli, Head Coach for No-Gi, striking, and MMA, teaches the Ashburn Muay Thai classes. Alongside his grappling titles he brings more than 25 years of boxing experience, and his classes build skills that hold up in competition.
Try your first class free.
Choose the student, program, and time. The booking flow will show the right trial lane for this academy.