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Black Belt Academy
4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fairfax, Virginia
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–5) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bbafairfax.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 703-273-5517
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“they have an amazing before/after school and camp program, along with amazing teachers and classes for children, teens, adults and families!”
“Attended BBA Fairfax during middle school, high school, and college, earning my black belt with my father!”
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What students say
“The instructors are fantastic, providing top-notch training while also fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.”
“BBA is a beautiful loving environment my children love attending especially during the summer!”
“My kids have grown not only in their martial arts skills but also in confidence and discipline.”
From the reviews
The Black Belt Academy is amazing! All three of my kids attend and they absolutely love it. The instructors are fantastic, providing top-notch training while also fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. My kids have grown not only in their martial arts skills but also in confidence and discipline.
Our son is attending BBA both before and after school, and during school break camps. The instructors and staff are awesome. He is excited about going there, he is excited about learning MA. We are really appreciative of Mr. E and BBA!
Attended BBA Fairfax during middle school, high school, and college, earning my black belt with my father! they have an amazing before/after school and camp program, along with amazing teachers and classes for children, teens, adults and families!
BBA is a beautiful loving environment my children love attending especially during the summer! They ask to go back every year. The instructors truly care and make it a fun place for kids to be while learning.
New to taekwondo? Start at Black Belt Academy
Black Belt Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, 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 instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and 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. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Black Belt Academy
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors 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 stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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