Scrapyard Grappling

8442A Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA

5.0 (3 reviews)

Disciplines

No-Gi Wrestling

Classes

Adults Classes Advanced Classes All Levels Kids Classes Open Mat

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

Class Schedule

Monday 5 classes

12:00 All Levels

17:00 Big Dawgs Ages 8-12

18:00 Intro

19:00 All Levels

20:15 Office Hours

Tuesday 4 classes

16:30 Office Hours

17:00 Little Dawgs Ages 4-7

18:00 All Levels

19:15 Advanced

Wednesday 5 classes

12:00 All Levels

17:00 Big Dawgs Ages 8-12

18:00 Intro

19:00 All Levels

20:15 Office Hours

Thursday 4 classes

16:30 Office Hours

17:00 Little Dawgs Ages 4-7

18:00 All Levels

19:15 Advanced

Friday 2 classes

17:00 Office Hours

18:00 Intro / All Levels

Saturday 1 classes

10:00 Wrestling Open Mat

Sunday 2 classes

12:00 Open Mat

14:00 Office Hours

Coaches

Stephanie Metzger

Purple Belt

Stephanie is a former public school teacher with Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees in Education. She has multiple years of teaching children through various mediums and actively researches the best methods of working with kids. Passionate about helping children grow, she also founded and leads Inspira Dance, a local nonprofit that brings dance programs to public schools throughout the community. After discovering a love for grappling in 2023, obtaining her purple belt from Coach Tyler at our Grand Opening! She loves a good scrap, and can be found trying to wrestle training partners 2x her size with a smile on her face. Stephanie believes Grappling is about far more than just an after-school activity—it’s an opportunity for kids to build confidence, resilience, discipline, and self defense skills. She meets each child where they are, supports their individual learning journey, and helps them develop a lifelong love of grappling, all while creating a fun, safe, and encouraging environment! As a coach, she believes in positive reinforcement, a structured training curriculum with clear goals, and individualized support. Each family that joins our community will have multiple opportunities to meet 1 on 1 with Stephanie to discuss their children’s needs and goals. ¡También se habla español!

Tyler Murphy

Black Belt

Tyler Murphy began training in December 2012 under Coach Kyle Dalton. He trained at High Noon from its inception in 2018 until leaving to open The Scrapyard, and received his Black Belt from Coaches Tim Dawson and Matt Miller in 2023. His training included bi-weekly trips to Unity to work with Eddie Cummings on leg locks. He competed at ADCC Trials, Fight 2 Win, IBJJF, and local tournaments, and was a regular medal winner at Grappling Industries, Newbreed, Copa Nova and NAGA. During his purple belt years he began shifting his focus from competition toward coaching and how people learn best. Tyler implements the Constraints Led Approach (CLA), focusing on the individual and the psychology of the sport. He aims to create an inclusive, enjoyable environment where athletes experiment, grow, and work toward their own goals. He continually refines his teaching methodology, welcomes feedback, and encourages open communication between coach and athlete. Outside coaching, Tyler runs the combat-sports photography business FeverShots and enjoys pour over coffee, cooking, and relaxing with his blind cat, Ellie.

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Henri B

amazing people, nice experience 👍

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Posted 3 weeks ago
Meg Garcia

The coaching here is great! Everyone is so uplifting and really a community here!!!

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Posted 1 month ago
Brian Tran

Google account being finicky so had to repost my review with some additional info. More info - If you live in Vienna, Merrifield, Fairfax, or anywhere nearby where commute post work isn't an issue, I will stand on 10 toes and say this is the best gym bar none. - amazing instruction for beginners and patient instructors - elite training for more experienced people too - welcoming environment, plenty of mat space so you never bump into other people - 2 showers on site along with rogue rower and fan bike Background - I've been training for over a decade and have visited top tier gyms around the country and the world. I stand behind what I wrote. Evidence - Masakazu Imanari, a leg lock pioneer/legend in mma, said the following about me a few years ago and I attribute my skill development to Tyler's help. "Very technical and fun to practice"

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Posted 1 month ago
bdo

Tyler is such a thoughtful and amazing teacher. The facility is sick, music is great, and vibes are awesome. Anyone wanting to get some honest hard work in, definitely check this place out!!!!

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Posted 1 month ago
Laura Phillips

Highly recommend this gym for high- level no-gi instruction and training. Great culture! And it's welcoming and safe for women. I've trained with Tyler for years. He's a excellent coach for day 1 students, high level competitors, and everyone in between. The location is ideal as well. Convenient, clean, and well laid out. Everything you need in a gym.

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Posted 1 month ago
John Sarmiento

Highly recommend Scrapyard! My daughter has been training here with Leah and she has been awesome with her. I love the kids program they offer—it’s a great environment for kids to learn, build confidence, and have fun. It’s also a great place for adults who are looking to get started. Very welcoming atmosphere and great people all around!

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Posted 1 month ago
Matthew Whoriskey

I've known Tyler for a couple of years and when I heard he was opening his own gym I was eager to visit and continue to train with him. If you are new to grappling, I highly recommend considering Scrapyard as a place to learn. If you are more experienced, its also a great place to improve your existing skills and learn more using CLA which Tyler teaches with very well.

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Posted 2 months ago
Michael Slabinski

I’ve been to scrapyard about 5 times and it’s been wonderful every visit. The gym is in a great location in Fairfax, Virginia with convenient parking, there is tons of mat space, everything is very clean, there are separate changing areas, two private bathrooms with showers, and a water bottle refill station. Coach Tyler and Stephanie (and everyone else I’ve interacted with) have been incredibly friendly and welcoming. The training has been awesome with something for every skill level. The focus on CLA and ecological training makes the training time really fun and engaging. I also really appreciate that there is nogi jiujitsu and wrestling. It isn’t just sitting to the ground. They teach take downs and there were multiple good wrestlers in the room. I've trained jiujitsu for over 10 years and been to countless gyms and Scrapyard really sets itself apart from the pack. If you are thinking about training for the first time or your an experienced vet, here is your sign that you should come train at Scrapyard!

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Posted 3 months ago
Cody Hendrix

This is an awesome space - huge mat area and plenty of room to roll. Coach Tyler is an amazing coach who is approachable and facilitates training without ego or judgement. If you’re looking for a good no-gi gym in the area this is a great place to go!

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Posted 6 months ago
Abby Lesser

Scrapyard is a great gym to train at, especially if you are new to the sport. Coach Tyler is dedicated to teaching and supporting his students at every skill level. As a woman new to the sport, Coach Tyler always makes sure women are comfortable and supported in his gym. 10/10 recommend training here!

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Posted 6 months ago
Pavur Pavur

Coach Tyler is an awesome and most supportive coach, he has always been there for my competitions (no matter how early). He also encourages me to add more techniques to my game, making me work them and constantly provides me feedback. If you want to learn from the best in the DMV, highly encourage you to give Coach Tyler a chance - you will not be disappointed. On top of being a great coach, he’s also an awesome photographer!
Posted 8 months ago
Alexis Bamford

Tyler is an awesome coach - come here for a fun, respectful, environment with hard training and amazing people.
Posted 8 months ago
Stephanie Metzger

Scrapyard is a great place to train🌟. Coach Tyler will individually meet with you to discuss your goals, and the environment is really welcoming! The gym has showers and locker rooms, and huge mat space. Beware of dawgs 🐶
Posted 8 months ago