The instructors are like family now. Miss Suzie and her staff care about every single person that…read morewalks through the door. Add to that a crazy passion for martial arts and you have a perfect mix of awesome. Can't recommend Hiya enough.

Both my kids go here and many of my friends. It is a SUPERB place for kids through adults! They…read morehave age-appropriate programs that start as little as 3 years old, then go through elementary, adolescence and onto adult-hood. The Martial Arts Program Director won the national "Instructor of the Year" in 2009, and all the teachers are just excellent! It is a family-like atmosphere. They aim to instill a "yes I can" attitude in students intended to spill into all aspects of their lives.

With so many martial arts schools available in the Northern Virginia area that cover a wide…read morespectrum of styles and disciplines, Master Folta's Traditional Uechi-Ryu Karate stands out among them. Seriously, this is the real deal - this school is probably the closest opportunity outside Okinawa you'll get to learning authentic traditional karate from a master practitioner as it was originally conceived by Kanbun Uechi back at the beginning of the 20th century. This style of karate is practical for both self defense and physical fitness, and promotes self-discipline and a healthy life style. Progressing through the various ranks is well structured and meaningful, and you absolutely get a sense of accomplishment as you do so. The staff at Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center make learning karate easy and fun, for all ages and abilities, with hands on classes at the Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center and at various Parktakes rec centers throughout Fairfax County. My whole family signed up for karate classes during the pandemic on a whim, but it only took just a few short classes to realize what a gem of an opportunity we have right here in northern Virginia. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Give it a try and join a great karate community!

I've been a long time student of Master Folta since 2005. I started at Oak Marr Recenter, before…read moremoving up the ranks, and eventually teaching for his dojo. I'm very pleased to see that he finally was able to open his own independent dojo to celebrate traditional Okinawan Uechi Ryu Karate, as well as the rich cultures that Okinawa brings. The Cultural Center has many artifacts in a museum style in a side room. There's also many people from the community like the DC Okinawan Kai who utilizes the space. It is a safe and welcoming space for not just Okinawan people, but those interested in learning more about the culture and tradition. This spacious dojo has two kicking/punching bags ready for training, many talented instructors, and classes for children and adult alike! I am excited for what's to come for this OKCC! I hope new students can find their new karate home like it's been for me throughout the years!

My son has been coming to Okinawan Karate Dojo for almost a full year. Sensei Stan and the rest of…read morehis team do a really wonderful job teaching the kids! This school is very family oriented and maintains an educational yet fun environment. The pricing here is very fair for the classes as well as their branded merchandise. The class schedule is also very easy to follow. The daily class schedule for each level of students is different for every day of the week. However, this schedule is the same every week. Once you input the dates into your calendar you can put them on repeat and you'll never miss a beat. The belt testing here is also done well in my opinion. The testing dates are announced well in advance and I've also seen them posted throughout the Dojo. As long as the students attend, participate and learn the different blocks, punches, etc then they should pass their tests each time. My son has moved up to the next belt each time he has a belt test. The new location is really cool too! They now have two floors which allows them to accommodate more classes as well. I really am glad that my son attends Okinawan Karate Dojo! I'm lookong forward to him earning his black belt here one day.

A young family member attended the summer camp program. This was his 3rd year. He looks forward to…read moreattending every year. Although the kids were not able to get to the pool this year, the camp was able to make up for the temporary change. The price was reasonable and manageable. The program included valuable karate lessons taught by certified instructors. This has always been a great service. The diversity of the program has always been reflective of the county. Overall, the Okinawa Dojo summer camp program met and exceeded expectations by providing my little family member with a fun, healthy and safe environment.

This isn't just a karate studio, it's way more. It's a culture, it's a community. All the…read moreinstructors are loving what they are doing and it's easily being transferred to the kids. My kids became more focus and more disciplined. The patience that the instructors have is unbelievable. I highly recommend this studio. And thank you to all of them for what they are doing for the students.

My 5 year old has been doing Tae Kwon Do at Kang's for the past year. We started with a trial, but…read morevery quickly signed up for a year long commitment. Not only does it get out his energy, but he has improved his direction-following skills, as well as his confidence in himself. All of the instructors are also wonderful; they work extremely well with kids at a variety of skill levels. Definitely check them out!

Unstructured class time with not enough instructors. The…read morechildren were confused about their next task. The teens instructors unable to direct children into next activity. Don't fall prey to their unsound business practices and contracts. I would not recommend this business

Scam. Money hungry. Read the fine print apparently when signing up for this shitty place. Been…read moresuper out of $1000 because they keep charging every month even though my son dropped out after 2 weeks of a 3 month "contract" These bullshit contracts auto renew unless you tell them. Total scam. Avoid Mr London and his whack ass business

One of the best mixed martial arts places in the area if not the best. Our son loves it. They treat…read moreeveryone like family and I can tell how my son changed with his behavior much better now. He is more respectful and confident. Definitely would recommend.

My husband and I researched several places for our boys to practice martial arts. I can't speak for…read morethe other establishments bc this was the first and only one we visited and realized we found the place. We have two very active boys and not only do they get the training, they have learned patience while using all that energy towards something they both enjoy. They look forward to going to class each week and really look up to Master Saykosy. We cannot say enough great things and him and his wife, Diandra. If you want your little ones to get professional martial arts training, this place is the real deal. We're so happy to have found Royal Tiger Academy.

My son has been coming to this dojo for 1 1/2 years and has enjoyed the classes. The Senseis are…read moreknowledgeable and communicative with the kids. They are also kind but firm, encouraging the kids to be the best to their potential. I would recommend this dojo to any family looking to start in martial arts or to try a different form.

After multiple failed attempts at Martial Arts a friend recommended Shoshin Ryu Martial Arts…read more Holowell Sensei is an amazing instructor and role model. Our son has always struggled with physical activity due to hypotonia and autism he enjoys class. He has thrived and shown great pride in his accomplishments. He has truly earned his stripes and belts and loves knowing that he has grown and mastered a skill and that his instructor is truly proud of him and encourages him to improve. His self esteem is up and his confidence is improving and more importantly his negative thoughts and self talk are decreasing. Love the method, model, and mentorship this program and school provides.

I enrolled my daughter in classes several years ago. After seeing the quality of the education, I…read moredecided to enroll myself as well. This is an excellent program for learning practice self defense and I am very pleased with the instruction.

HANDS DOWN thee best place we've found in Loudoun County! We've tried a couple different places…read morewith our kids and have met with others in and around Ashburn/Leesburgh. Hidy Ochiai Karate stood out above them all! Their classes go beyond the regular karate classes that other martial arts places provide. Here, they also do Kobudo which we learned is the use of ancient weapons! Trust me, your kids will go bonkers for this class!! It's taught in an extremely safe way, but still makes the kids feel like ninja superstars! I kind of want to take it myself :D Our daughter also did the summer camp this past summer and she loved it! She came home with real calligraphy paintings! Another thing that pushes them to the top is that they have Master Hidy Ochiai himself who comes down from New York to do special teachings with the kids each month. Look him up on YouTube and watch him slice an apple on someone's neck .... wait for it .... blindfolded! His skills are incredible and he is incredible with the kids as well. This school is in no competition with any other Martial Arts place because it's THAT good! I want to write a novel on here, lol, but I won't. Just one last thing to note: Sensei Winkler himself is AHmazing with the kids too. The way he talks and interacts with the kids makes them listen and have fun. I've sat and watched him a number of times when my daughter is in class. He's structured and fun, which is exactly what my daughter needs! Sensei Winkler is an incredible teacher because he has a lifetime of experience and many trophies from national Championship tournaments! You have to at the very least come to their free class on Saturdays!

I am a active black belt in this dojo and even though I'm falling behind this dojo has taught me…read morehow to never give up and enjoy the life i have or at least try and if you don't think it will work for you I recommend giving it a try

Had my daughter's 6th birthday party at the Eldersburg location in mid-March. The instructor and…read morehis assistant were absolutely wonderful. They made everything super easy for me. Basically the only thing I had to provide were the participants and the cake. The instruction time was super fun for the kids and even one of the dad's participated. Everyone had a great time and I would consider having another party there. My daughter had never done any form of martial arts before. She had both boys and girls present. Time spent at Tristar was so enjoyable she has asked when she can do it again. Other parents have told me their kids were equally excited. I would not have changed a thing. Thanks so much Tristar.