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Tristar Martial Arts

Tristar Martial Arts

4.5(8 reviews)
0.9 mi

Shidoshi Offutt & his wife opened the doors of Tri-Star for an amazing night of Self Defense…read moretraining for twenty American Heritage Girls from all over the state of Maryland and Virginia. The experience was informative and engaging

We had a trial membership in the 4-6 class that was cut short via an impersonal email from the…read moreowner's email marketing software. They did not care to talk about the program being a good fit or what readiness looks like. In hindsight, I did notice many of the children in the class had trouble following the structure of the class, the expectation to stay still and be engaged even when the instructor was just talking, telling stories, or attempting jokes that didn't land. This may be possible for a six-year-old, but the younger kids definitely needed more help coming back to attention. Some of the corrective measures were harsh. I can see how some kids may have not felt safe. I saw one girl frown after the instructor deadpanned about how he was going to "put you in the trunk of his car," during an exercise about stranger danger. And at one point, my kid was lightly struck with a pool noodle and then picked up and taken to the designated tagged spot in an activity about being stealth like a ninja. I could see he felt attacked and being physically handled upset him. Some instructors are better with kids, but the styles are just so inconsistent. I suspect some don't even like children, like the one who joked about kidnapping. That same one also mocked some of the kids responses to his questions. The younger assistants were really nice and motivating, and it's clear the kids responded well to this approach.

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MyBootcamp - Love! #mybootcamp

MyBootcamp

4.9(11 reviews)
10.9 mi

In April 2011 I decided to make a change…read more Why I did this - - A trip to my doctor brought news of high blood pressure (borderline medication); high cholesterol (the bad kind); over a healthy weight (minimum 10 lb. loss required); and an inflamed liver... - I was losing my natural ability to multi-task and remain focused while still achieving my desired results across the multiple projects I was working on - It was becoming increasingly difficult to get up and get my day started as my nights were restless and sleep was limited What I did - - Worked out twice a week with Grant Hill of MyBootcamp with less focus on cardio and more attention to sculpting the entire body with tools such as TRX Suspension Training and Rip Trainer, a fire hose, sledge hammer, and a 60 lb. tire - After the first month I added in a weekly spinning class and either pilates or yoga to keep my body challenged - Read books like Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson and Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes re-educating myself and challenging what conventional wisdom tells us about what we should eat - Treats are certainly allowed but for the most part I eliminated grains -- wheat, oats, barley, rice, corn, flax, etc. -- and avoided processed foods, anything with sugar What I didn't do - - Give up my wine -- this wasn't a suicide mission - Count calories -- I ate every time I was hungry - Excessive cardio -- focus was on strength training with occasional bursts of cardio - Avoid egg yolks and red meat as you are usually advised when watching cholesterol -- I ate more that I did previously What did I get after three months? - Dropped 20 lbs. - Lower blood pressure eliminating the need for medication - Lower bad cholesterol, back in the safe zone ...and my liver returned to normal. That was over a year ago and I'm still 20 lbs lighter than when I started - AND my last physical has me still in great health! Working with Grant was a life changing experience for me. His kind nature and genuine care for his clients is evident in how he advises and trains each individual. It wasn't just me! I've had a half dozen friends work with Grant after watching my transformation and the chain keeps growing - Love it :)

MyBootcamp is hands down one of the BEST workouts in the DC area. If you're looking to get harder,…read morebetter, faster, stronger in the most efficient and functional way possible - MyBootcamp is it. I first met Grant at his indoor cycling classes at Revolve, and his rides were and always are mentally and physically tough. I had started to build up my endurance and strength through cycling, but the thought of trying out MyBootcamp was still intimidating. I mean, c'mon - I saw pictures of MyBootcampers pulling tires, slamming firehoses, and tossing sandbags. I thought I wouldn't survive my first session last March, but afterward I actually felt like a complete badass. I whipped that firehose and learned how to properly do kettlebell swings, among other things. Plus I was the only girl there (thanks Matteo, Rob, and Neal for letting me kick your butts that day :). (Side note: most sessions are filled with fit, athletic and attractive ladies, so all the single men in DC should definitely sign up... just sayin' ;) ) Four months later and I'm incredibly proud of how strong I've become because of MyBootcamp. Grant and Chris have taught me how to really push myself mentally and physically. They know exactly when and how to push me to get past my comfort zone, and because of that, my endurance/strength/mobility levels are at the highest they've ever been. Now I'm addicted to improving those levels with each workout, and my two favorite "Grant-isms" that stick with me every time are 1) There is never perfection, only progress; and 2) Being strong is only good if it's actually useful. Other things that I love about MyBootcamp? I love that the workouts are outdoors; I love the camaraderie; I love the new mobile app which makes managing your MyBootcamp addiction even easier; and most importantly, I love how much Grant and his team care about you. Thank you, Grant and the MyBootcamp team - I couldn't be more thankful.

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Early spring MyBootcamp Fire Hose in the shadows of the Washington Cathedral

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