STRIKELAB - Falls Church, Virginia

Sami Sabir-Idrissi

I’ve been training at Strikelab for 6 months now, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Sam is hands down the best coach you could ask for. His attention to detail and dedication to teaching proper technique are unmatched. Every session with Sam not only improves my physical skills but also enriches my mind with the wisdom and knowledge he shares. He’s always pushing us to be our best, both inside and outside the gym. Joining this gym has also been incredibly beneficial for my mental health. If you’re looking for a place to train and grow, Strikelab is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Annie Yu

Sam is a great coach. I tried nearly every boxing gym in DC to find someone like him – focused on skill and form yet super welcoming to those not looking to spar/fight. He’s so good I followed him from when he was on Cap Hill to this new location in East Falls Church. Worth the trip! And I’ve since gotten to start learning Muay Thai as well.

Jorge Rodriguez

I’ve been attending boxing classes at StrikeLab for 7 months and I can’t imagine a better place to learn boxing/kickboxing and get an incredible workout. There is a family feel to it and the coaches are committed to teaching students proper technique. The facility has the best equipment and is always clean. I also love the small class sizes, which allow for plenty of interaction with the coaches.

Cindy Centeno

Truly a great place for anyone who is serious about learning the real techniques behind boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai. The coaches genuinely care and want to make sure that you're properly trained, regardless of if you chose to fight or not.

People here care and are really supportive. The classes will challenge you in the best ways and you can't help but leave feeling stronger and better than when you walked in. No matter what, you will absolutely grow here in so many ways.

Justin Villa

Sam and the instructors at STRIKELAB provide a goldmine of stand up coaching! The focus on technique and corrections given throughout class are extremely helpful and really cement fundamentals. Really happy I signed up and I have no doubt you’ll be impressed too

Tyler Miller

I can’t recommend Strikelab, Coach Sam and his team highly enough! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced fighter, this gym offers everything you need to improve your skills and fitness.

Coach Sam is a phenomenal instructor. His deep knowledge of both boxing and Muay Thai is evident in every session. He’s not only incredibly skilled, but he’s also patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each student’s progress. Whether you’re working on technique, conditioning, or sparring, Coach Sam tailors his approach to fit your individual goals and abilities.

If you’re looking for top-notch training with a coach who truly cares about your progress, Coach Sam at Strikelab is the way to go!

Alan Mao

Best martial arts gym around here!

They offer boxing and muay thai sessions, and both are top level; the coaches were all high level fighters.

Boxing sessions are very detailed, and really focus on the necessary techniques you will use in an actual match. And they are multifaceted: the coach not only teaches the techniques but also trains the physique you need to perform them. A typical class breaks up into 3 parts: 5 min warm up, 5-10 min conditioning, and 40-50 min pad work (sometimes 10-15 bag work in it).

Muay thai sessions are also good; they teach a lot of technical details, especially in setting up something. Everything is similar to boxing but they have some more stretching and shadowboxing. The coaches have a lot of experience so they can easily see what you should improve.

The community is the best thing here. Everyone is nice and helpful; no matter your skill level, everyone will train with you and help you be better. They are very welcoming. A lot of them are also active competitors.

In terms of equipment, the gym has better heavy bags and coaching equipment than most gyms around here. There are about 15 heavy bags of every kind, many mitts, body protectors, thai pads, etc. , enough for everyone. They also provide boxing and muay thai equipment such as top level gloves made by the same workshop that provides Salvador!

Pricing is also much better than other gyms around the corner: it is very flexible, at a medium rate of 150 usd per month, with flexible cancellation, for infinite classes from Boxing to Muay Thai to Jiu jitsu.

I have been here for almost 3 months, and my technique is so much better now. Whether you are joining to learn/improve your martial arts skills, or just looking for a new way of fitness, you should join.

Nicolas K

Best Boxing Gym in the DMV!

When I first moved to Falls Church, I had no plans to take up boxing. However, after a trial lesson at Strikelab, I was instantly hooked. I purchased a monthly pass and attended 4-5 classes per week throughout the summer.

Coach Sam, who has an impressive 190k followers on Instagram, is incredibly knowledgeable and goes out of his way to provide personalized attention to every student, even when the gym is packed. The atmosphere at Strikelab is highly collaborative, with students learning from each other as much as from the coaches. This fosters a strong sense of community, which sets it apart from other gyms in the area.

Before joining Strikelab, I tried out another local gym. The coach there would demonstrate a move at the front of the class, then leave us to replicate it on our bags for two minutes while he sat on his phone. There was no personalized attention, and students were left to work entirely on their own.

If you're looking to learn boxing or get in better shape, I can't recommend Strikelab enough. They also offer Kickboxing and Muay Thai, with an excellent team of coaches for those disciplines as well.