# Falls Church Kaizen MMA > Falls Church, United States ## Overview **Name:** Falls Church Kaizen MMA **Description:** Kaizen MMA is part of a prestigious martial arts organization with over 25 years of proven success serving the Northern Virginia community. The Falls Church location is one of five facilities across the region, embodying the Japanese philosophy of "Kaizen" - continuous improvement through small, incremental changes consistently applied over time. As Virginia's most successful martial arts team, Kaizen MMA has trained numerous athletes who have competed at the highest levels, including UFC, Bellator, and One Championship. The gym has produced national and international champions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing, and kickboxing. Whether your goal is to get in shape, learn self-defense, develop skills for professional-level competition, or simply embrace continuous self-improvement, Kaizen MMA offers world-class training in a supportive, family-friendly environment with classes for all ages and skill levels. The Falls Church location is managed by Eduardo Brito, who serves as Kids Program Head Instructor with 20 years of experience and an undefeated MMA record. The facility is led by founder Nima Mazhari, renowned trainer of many UFC and Bellator athletes and world champions. Head BJJ instructor Josh Aguero is a 3rd degree black belt specializing in submission grappling. The coaching team also includes elite specialists: Moises Lois Ilogon (Muay Thai coach and ONE Championship veteran), Musa Momeni (Olympic-level freestyle wrestling coach), Bernard Nimmons (folk style wrestling with 20 years teaching experience), Gustavo Abel (over 20 years boxing experience training professional boxers and Golden Gloves champions), and a dedicated team of kids instructors including Sophie Mazhari (world champion with 15 years experience) and Andrew Thomson (12 years experience). The gym emphasizes building not just physical skills but also mental toughness, discipline, resilience, and the Kaizen mindset of constant self-improvement. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 2190-k Pimmit Drive, Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America Falls Church, VA 22043, United States **Phone:** (703) 734-5425 **Website:** https://kzmma.com/ **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaizen_mma/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USKaizen ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Eduardo Brito **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Manager and Kids Program Head Instructor with 20 years of experience. Undefeated MMA athlete with extensive competition background. ### Josh Aguero - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 3rd degree BJJ black belt specializing in submission grappling with extensive teaching experience. ### Nima Mazhari **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Kaizen MMA founder and renowned trainer of many UFC and Bellator athletes. Has developed numerous world champions across multiple disciplines. ### Andrew Thomson **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 12 years of martial arts experience. Former Marshall High School wrestler. ### Bernard Nimmons **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Folk style wrestling coach with 20 years of teaching experience. Has trained many NCAA wrestlers. ### Gustavo Abel **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Over 20 years of boxing experience. Trainer of many professional boxers and Golden Gloves champions. ### Liam Panero **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Professional MMA competitor specializing in movement and mobility coaching. ### Moises Lois Ilogon **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** ONE Championship veteran and Philippine National Champion specializing in Muay Thai. ### Musa Momeni **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Olympic-level freestyle wrestling coach from Iranian Olympic family with elite competition and coaching background. ### Sophie Mazhari **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** World champion martial artist with 15 years of experience. Virginia state girls wrestling champion (1st and 2nd place finishes). ### Xena Thompson **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Active MMA competitor and kickboxing coach. Specializes in women-only classes and kids instruction. ## Programs ### Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Grappling-based martial art emphasizing ground control and submissions. Effective for smaller individuals defending against larger opponents using leverage and technique. **Classes:** ### Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** The Art of Eight Limbs - striking martial art using punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. Powerful strikes and clinching techniques for stand-up fighting and self-defense. **Classes:** ### Boxing **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Pure striking discipline focusing on punches, footwork, and head movement. Emphasizes speed, agility, and defensive strategies. **Classes:** ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Focuses on takedowns, control, and dominant positions. Essential for MMA, builds mental toughness, discipline, and explosive power. **Classes:** ### MMA **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Mixed Martial Arts combining striking, grappling, and submissions from multiple disciplines. Most versatile form of combat sport. **Classes:** ### Fight Team **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Advanced training for competitive athletes and professional fighters. Intensive preparation for MMA competition. **Classes:** ### Women Only Session **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Women-only kickboxing and self-defense classes in a supportive, empowering environment. --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/virginia/falls-church/falls-church-kaizen-mma)