My son has been doing karate here 3 months and it is great. The instructor makes this the perfect…read morelevel of challenging, and fun for the kids. I notice a big improvement with my son's strength, balance, and agility. It has also taught him patience. Yesterday he broke a board and he was so proud. Def recommend

ECMA is an amazing place to teach kids discipline, perseverance, and how to build up self…read moreconfidence and self esteem. Two of my daughters have attended/currently attending classes & learning a lot. It's a great way to workout as well. I appreciate the professionalism of the staff, and how much they really care about kids.

I can't recommend this place enough! The instructors are awesome and the vibe is great. I was a bit…read morenervous doing something so out of my comfort zone when I attended the free first class. Everyone is so welcoming and people are really there just to improve themselves and learn. I've now attended 4 classes and plan to continue!

Easily the best workout and coach I've worked with and I've played three sports each year of my…read morelife since I was 10, and I'm now... in my 40s. Coach Edson is not just a great coach but a welcoming mentor, a wonderful teacher, and a good friend. Though I had a bit of experience as a boxer, Coach Edson took me under his wing and was patient while I lost weight, struggled through old man injuries, and slowly regained a sense of my athletic self. He's encouraging without being over bearing, he doesn't motivate through intimidation rather inspiration, and he's that way with everyone. What a welcome and much needed addition to Annapolis. I can't say enough positive things about this gym or Coach Edson.

Fabulous organization and business. The instructors are professional, knowledgable, kind, and make…read moreevery student (child and adult!) feel welcome and valued. We have experience with the Gracie Bullyproof class(8-9 yr old son) and Women Empowered(myself) and I can't recommend them enough! The Women Empowered class boosted my self-confidence and has equipped me to defend myself with their practical application of self- defense techniques. I feel safer when I am out and about, either alone or with my children, because of my WE training. Izumi(instructor) is encouraging, patient, and fosters a sense of belonging and family within the WE class. Kenny is a rockstar instructor and owner! My son grew in confidence and strength in Kenny's Bullyproof class. Bullyproof provided my son a consistent and powerful mix of different skill sets that impact the whole child, such as: physical activity, social skills, civic responsibility, healthy habits, strength through patience, and looking out for others, to name a few. Five stars all the way!

We can't say enough good things about our experience trying Kenny's classes. He makes the kids feel…read moreextremely comfortable and instills confidence in them which will carry over to other aspects of their life. They also get a nice workout too!

I had a short, but great experience here and would return…read more Bottom line: I found the facility and equipment to be great, the staff and other students to be very warm, personable, receptive but also firm in working and teaching us, and the actual training to be very valuable. Unfortunately, I had a serious underlying medical condition I wasn't aware of that started manifesting during training and I had to cut it short. Fortunately my doctors figured it out, I'm improving and starting to get active again, and hope to return someday soon. I had joined just on a month by month basis just to see what it's like. I have a very high pressure job and have absolutely no control over my day nor schedule, fly frequently, and to be frank many days I'm just very tired after a stressful long day at work.... so consistently and commitment are not my strong spots. I appreciated the opportunity to sign up on monthly without a longer term commitment, and don't mind at all paying for that convenience. I attended probably ten total sessions over the course of a few months, and here's what I found: - Great staff. From the young folks working the front desk to the trainers and to the folks that I assume were owners or management, everyone was personable, warm, and inviting. Don't let that fool you though - while the trainers were absolute accommodating of everyone's different skill and fitness levels and personal challenges, they made sure you got your money's worth and motivated and cheered, but also pushed, all in positive energy. - Great facility. There is a single very large room for the krav and kick boxing group sessions, then a smaller room of heavy backs, and then finally a large "crossfit" style room in the back. The large krav room is nicely padded, the boxing room had a lot of heavy bags, enough to accomodate a good sized group, and the crossift room had everything you would expect, like squat racks, ropes, boxes, balls, even pipes for warmups and stretches. IIRC they even have some protein for sale, which I appreciate. I believe they also sell new and used gear, so you can get boxing gloves there, and even buy like used kick shields and other gear they retire. - Great training all around. While this is primarily a Krav gym, they bring in other focal areas like boxing and workouts. The Krav sessions were a blast, learning general techniques like elbows, front and back kicks, etc. There were typically multiple trainers for each session. They session started with a warmup, typically some fast moving back and forth type of stuff, dynamic stretches etc. and then large group sessions where we paired up in twos or threes and went through the prescribed routines. This was always interesting because you never knew who you would get matched up with and there was a great age, gender and fitness diversity but everyone was very positive energy, friendly and supportive ... just some kicked a bit harder than the others :) The boxing sessions were smokers. This really opened up my eyes to just how much stamina is required in boxing; if you've never really intently thrown your hand at a large heavy bag before then you just don't realize how much it takes out of you. You need your own gloves, which you can get on your own or buy there. It's not a boxing gym, but I would call it like "boxing lite" - as an add-on to the krav sessions. There is no sparring ring for instance. I have never boxed before, and got a lot out of this training and enjoyed it a lot. The trainer to student ratio here was high as well since this is a smaller room which can't accommodate as many students as the main room. The general fitness sessions in the crossfit room were equally toasty, with some very fit men and women leading and attending the sessions. The diversity of training reminded me of my military days, with calistenics, weights, ropes, box jumping, etc. The warmups alone were kind of a full workout for me, and then they were followed by some pretty intense constant moving through a variety of exercises with the routines changing constantly. It was awesome using my entire body in such a variety of motions despite it being pretty tough for me. No one ever treated me dismissively; they simply let me catch my breath and then pushed me to continue on. Value for dollar here was extremely high for me. I do have a top plan at Columbia Association that I frequently use for myself and the family, but do have a gym dedicated to this type of training, complete with passionate trainers and a good student to trainer ration was really nice. Literally the only downsides I saw were that it's in a strip that has a tight parking lot, with not a ton of spaces available. I do wish there were more available on Sundays as my weekdays are just too challenging and unpredictable, but I still managed to make several sessions and have a great time.

I'm willing to call a truce, I really don't want to go to war with y'all…read more I DO want y'all to address some behavioral issues I observed of your staff while I was a student there that truly concerned me. I'd be more impressed with certifications in sensitivity and soft skills training than the awards you mention frequently. Please. Do better. That said, I stand firm on not recommending this gym.

Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts is by far the best martial arts academy around…read more I've been training for over 20 years now and I have never seen a more well structured, organized, disciplined and success performing school. They have a unique way to help people develop in self defense martial arts training while at the same time helping their student gain more confidence and achieve their goals! It is an awesome environment for kids, families, recreational enthusiast and competitors wanting to go pro. I Highly recommend to training here you will definitely learn a lot and grow as a martial artist and a person. :D

I trained here but caught pneumonia and had to drop. Good training and will do again but will cool…read moredown before going directly outside after training. My mistake...

After my first class I had doubts about whether I should learn Krav Maga under Brian or should I…read morereturn to Nova MMA where I took three classes in the past. In Nova MMA, I got to actually hit and learn combinations right away. As for Krav Maga Federation, you won't get to this until you pass your beginner test to the yellow belt. That being said, I do not regret sticking to KMF and not learning under a different instructor. After a few classes you actually realize that learning combinations and hitting stuff might not be the best idea because your form is awful and needs some serious work. Our classes are usually small, so Brian will give you a lot of attention. Even if you are standing in the back, Brian will see you and pick on you until you get the form right. Now, speaking about Brian. He is really patient with us. He will ask us after showing a new move or re-showing us a new move, if we have any question. If we do, he will answer the question regardless of how repetitive the question is or how ridiculous it might be. I haven't done any martial arts since I was a child and I didn't think I'd do again because I hated every instructor I had when I was a kid. That's different with Brian. However, Brian is a bit strict. He will not allow people to practice if they show up after hours. Keep that in mind when you are signing up for classes. If you are not sure you can make the times then talk with Brian or figure out a way to show up on time. Most of the class usually shows up fifteen minutes early to warm up and stretch and sometimes one will go over a move with Brian. I would definitely recommend KMF for anyone who is looking to learn Krav Maga.

I have over 10 years of martial arts experience in Hapkido, Judo and Taekwando, and must say, Krav…read moreMaga is the most practical thing I've tried. As the other reviews and Wikipedia state (check them for a more in depth description of the art), most martial arts teach based on some rules of fighting -- no groin shots, biting, etc. Krav Maga is all about training you to survive a dangerous situation, and consequently relishes these taboo techniques. It is all about developing your muscle memory and instincts so that, when it really counts, you avoid the deer-in-headlights effect. Ditto for speed/aggression: other martial arts focus on control and fundamentals for years before you get to anything practical. In my experience with Krav Maga, it starts with practicality from the get-go, and control, respect, technical excellence come as a by-product. This brings me to my first critique. I don't feel like people have developed the proper amount of control for the level of techniques we do. On our tests we are supposed to go a full speed and stop right before striking your partner. Yet I can't say that I'm totally confident that I won't get hurt as I train with some of the others. In contrast, I'd trust my Hapkido partners with a full speed spin heel kick to the head. This is probably a difference in philosophy between the Korean martial arts and Krav Maga, and shouldn't be seen as a critique of Krav Maga Federation DC. Likewise with technical excellence. If you want a pretty kick, a beautiful throw, a quiet roll, look elsewhere. If you want a spiritual, cultural, or historic connection to your martial art, Krav Maga probably isn't the best art for you. But if you want to learn how to defend yourself in a practical situation, period, Krav Maga is a go. On that note, Brian, the instructor, is really a great guy, a good teacher, and a skilled practitioner. He's a bit rough around the edges and intimidating at first (don't think about showing up late), but just stick it out and it will pay in spades after a few weeks of training. He's one of the most friendly and dedicated instructors I've had, once I got to know him. Krav Maga Federation DC is also associated closely with Krav Maga Federation, which is based in lower Manhattan and is a powerhouse organisation. I've gone there twice now, had wonderful workouts, played with world experts, and been welcomed as a member of the family (except that one time that Rhon laid into me). All in all I really like this club. If you are not a dainty flower or a meathead you will too. Actually, if you are a dainty flower come anyway. In short time you will not be.

I had been searching for a place to resume martial arts training after many years off. I reached…read moreout to multiple schools in the area. Kogen's was the most professional and responsive by far. I did my trial lesson and was thoroughly impressed with the facility (has old school Dojo vibe), and everyone I met. My instructor, Tommy, is top notch. So far I am very pleased with the experience and would recommend to anyone looking for BJJ or Muay Thai.

I can never say enough good things about this place. These are really some great people and great…read moreteachers. You should definitely train here.

Working with Oohrah has been a life-changing experience for me. Darelle is a world-class fitness…read moretrainer with a true heart for people. He brings so much energy to every class, and leverages a wealth of personal/professional experience to teach us how to be holistically better. I literally learn something new each class and he has inspired me to share my passion with the world as a personal trainer. And, to top it all off, ever since I started working with Darelle a few years ago, I have gotten so much stronger. When we met, I was fresh off of a severe leg injury and could barely squat...he taught me how to gradually develop strength and mobility through a variety exercises and now I'm better than ever! I could go on, but I'll stop here. Thanks a million!! #Oohrah

Darelle is the owner and trainer. He has such a positive, non judgmental attitude and outlook on…read moretraining! He is very encouraging when he is leading a class with comments such as "You can do this for 1 minute." Or "Keep going you only have 30 seconds left." He reminds everyone to keep breathing. Darelle shows modified exercises for beginners and ways to make the exercise more challenging for the advanced bootcampers. The fellow bootcampers are friendly and encouraging! The studio is clean and the equipment is in good shape. I highly recommend OohRah Fitness for anyone at any level of fitness.