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Apex Jiu Jitsu & MMA Ashburn

Striking in Ashburn, VA

Quick answer

At 44921 George Washington Blvd #140, Apex Ashburn runs Boxing and Muay Thai for kids, youth, teens, and adults. Boxing develops hands, defense, and footwork, while Muay Thai adds kicks, elbows, knees, and clinch work, and both offer a free first class.

Striking at Apex Ashburn is organized around Boxing and Muay Thai. Boxing is the sweet science of footwork, head movement, defense, and crisp combinations, taught through bag work, pad rounds, partner drills, and controlled live work. The program serves adults throughout the week, with age-grouped Kids, Youth, and Teen Boxing on the schedule. Muay Thai is the art of eight limbs, combining punches and kicks with elbows, knees, and clinch work. Kids and Youth learn movement, pad work, combinations, coordination, discipline, and respect in early-evening classes, while Teens train at the adult class times with age-appropriate intensity. Adult Muay Thai runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Both arts deliver serious conditioning, but the workout follows from learning real technique rather than from a choreographed fitness routine. Beginners are welcome in every trial lane, sparring stays optional, and coaches scale contact and intensity to the student in front of them. Students can start with the art that interests them most and build from there.

Current schedule

Classes at Ashburn

30 scheduled class times each week. Days, first start times, lengths, and age bands come from the current academy calendar.

ClassDaysFirst startLengthAge band
Adult BoxingBoxingMon 9:30 AM Tue 6:00 AM Wed 9:30 AM Thu 6:00 AM Fri 9:30 AM Sat 9:00 AM6:00 AM60 minAdults
Kids BoxingKids BoxingSat 11:15 AM11:15 AM60 minAges 6–9
Teens BoxingTeen BoxingMon 9:30 AM Tue 6:00 AM Wed 9:30 AM Thu 6:00 AM Fri 9:30 AM Sat 9:00 AM6:00 AM60 minAges 14–17
Youth BoxingYouth BoxingSat 11:15 AM11:15 AM60 minAges 10–13
Adult Muay ThaiMuay ThaiTue 7:15 PM Thu 7:15 PM7:15 PM60 minAdults
Kids Muay ThaiKids Muay ThaiTue 6:15 PM Thu 6:15 PM6:15 PM60 minAges 6–9
Teens Muay ThaiTeen Muay ThaiTue 7:15 PM Thu 7:15 PM7:15 PM60 minAges 14–17
Youth Muay ThaiYouth Muay ThaiTue 6:15 PM Thu 6:15 PM6:15 PM60 minAges 10–13
Your first visit

What to expect

For a first striking class, wear athletic clothes, bring water, and arrive early enough to complete the waiver and meet the coach. The class begins with a structured warm-up, followed by stance, movement, defense, and a short combination. Students drill with a partner and trade turns holding pads. Boxing keeps the technical focus on punches, head movement, and footwork. Muay Thai adds kicks and may introduce knees, elbows, or clinch fundamentals according to the coach's plan. The final block can include controlled live work, but beginners may continue drilling instead of sparring. No equipment is required for the first class. If you continue, the coach will explain which gloves or other gear are worth buying for the program you choose.

Questions answered

Before you come in

What striking arts are actually scheduled at the Ashburn academy?

Ashburn schedules Boxing and Muay Thai. It does not have a separate Kickboxing lane, so students interested in punches and kicks can begin with Muay Thai, while those who want hands-only depth can choose Boxing.

When do Ashburn teens attend striking practice?

Teen Boxing and Teen Muay Thai are listed for ages 14 to 17. They run alongside the matching adult class times, with the coach splitting the room so teens work at an appropriate pace.

Is protective equipment needed for an Ashburn striking trial?

No equipment is required for the first class. Wear comfortable athletic clothes and bring water; if you continue, the coach can recommend gloves and any other gear for the class.

Will an Ashburn striking beginner have to spar?

No. Sparring is optional, and a beginner can keep working technique and pads while experienced students do live rounds. Tell the coach what level of contact feels right before class begins.

Try your first class free.

Choose the student, program, and time. The booking flow will show the right trial lane for this academy.