A few spots have opened in Young Guardians (ages 7 to 12). Intro lessons are Tuesdays and Thursdays. · Call (703) 307-9697
Faith-based martial arts in Chantilly
CONFIDENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND FAITH, BUILT ON THE MAT.
Grandmaster Martial Arts Academy offers martial arts classes in Chantilly for kids, teens, and adults. We teach Grandmaster Combatives, a practical Kung Fu system, with coaches who care about your whole family. Classes meet inside the nZone on Lee Road. Your first class is free.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · Ages 4 to adult · Inside the nZone, Chantilly
★★★★★ 5.0 from families on Google
"Ryan's confidence, focus, and self-discipline have improved tremendously since joining."
Ehsan B., parent
"The only sport that we could find where the parent can get a workout at the same time."
N. Nichols, parent
"It's not just about martial arts. It's about building character, discipline, and faith."
Kate Steele, parent
"Our son is eager to learn everything he can about Kung fu and to get stronger... It's a ministry we are so thankful to be a part of."
Meredith Mallory, parent
"I've so enjoyed taking the adult/teen class with my girls. The physical workout is great and combining it with a discipleship program is so encouraging!"
Lian Hollenbeck, parent
"My daughters learned so much about discipline, respect, perseverance, courage, integrity, compassion, patience."
Yarmila Aguirre, parent
What your child will develop
CHARACTER THAT SHOWS UP AT HOME AND SCHOOL
Confidence
Standing tall, speaking up, and trying hard things.
Focus
Listening the first time and finishing what they start.
Discipline
Showing up, working hard, and keeping their word.
Respect
For coaches, classmates, parents, and themselves.
Perseverance
Getting back up when something is hard.
Find your class
A PROGRAM FOR EVERY AGE
Every class is Grandmaster Combatives, a practical Kung Fu system rooted in Hung Fut Kung Fu, with faith running through the whole class, from the opening prayer to a lesson built around each week's virtue.
For current students, by invitation: Martial Acrobatics (ages 7 and up) and the Leadership Team (ages 10 and up).
Simple to start
HOW NEW FAMILIES GET STARTED
1
Try a free class
Pick a time online and try the class. Afterward, your coach tells you what they saw and which program fits. Parents are welcome to watch.
2
Earn your Yellow Sash
Yellow Sash Foundations builds the basics, the habits, and the confidence to keep going. We will walk you through it after your trial.
3
Keep growing
Continue with Black Sash Training or month-to-month classes, testing for new ranks along the way.
Faith. Fight. Finish.
FAITH IN EVERYTHING WE DO
Faith is not added on at the end. It runs through the whole class: we open in prayer, build the lesson around that week's virtue, and close with a short devotional from Scripture. Students learn that real strength means loving God, loving others, and never giving up.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7
Discipline · Respect · Integrity · Perseverance · Humility · Compassion
Watch a few of our weekly virtues
Compassion: How Love Is Actually What Wins
Kindness put into action.
Perseverance: Persevering Through Trials
Champions keep going when things get hard.
Humility: Valuing Others Above Ourselves
Real strength lifts others higher.
Front row, left to right: Coach Joshua, Coach James, and Philippe Prosper, with Leadership Team graduates.
Our founders and coaches
THE PEOPLE BEHIND GRANDMASTER ACADEMY
Coach James
CO-FOUNDER AND HEAD COACH
Training since 14 and teaching since 15, with 17 years in children's ministry and discipleship.
Philippe Prosper
CO-FOUNDER
Martial artist, actor, and 14-year ministry leader who teaches evangelism and discipleship to our Leadership Team.
Coach Joshua
COACH
Black belt in Shorin Ryu Karate, 17 years of training, and our Martial Acrobatics coach.
Questions parents ask
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What ages do you teach?
Little Warriors is for ages 4 to 6, Young Guardians is for ages 7 to 12, and Teens & Adults is for ages 13 and up. Parents are welcome to train too.
Does my child need any experience?
No. Most students start with no martial arts background at all. Coaches meet every student where they are.
How much does it cost?
Do you have to be a Christian to join?
No. Everyone is welcome. We are a Christian school, and faith is part of every class. We open in prayer, build the lesson around a virtue like respect or perseverance, and close with a short devotional.
After your free class, a coach will walk you through the options and help you choose what fits your family. There is no pressure to sign up that day.
Where are you located?
Is it safe?
Yes. Classes are coached closely, students use pads and gloves, and every drill matches the age and skill of the student.
Inside the nZone at 14550 Lee Road in Chantilly, VA. Classes run Monday through Thursday afternoons and evenings.