The quality of instruction, as outstanding as it is, is secondary to the quality of character of…read morethe family that teach there. Their consistent emotional investment in their students' development as whole people, not just martial artists, speaks to the sincerity of their efforts. There is an intentional culture of excellence throughout the school that is supported by encouragement tailored to the age and development of the students. Both of our children have been with the school for several years, even through covid and having to relocate. While we miss the luxury of training in person, the instructors went to great lengths to continue classes online, and have transitioned to a hybrid model with great success. We enthusiastically endorse Yong In, and would encourage anyone interested in training to take the time to meet the Lee family in person and let them prove us right.

(dictated by Sebastian who is 7 years old)…read more Fun before class because there're balls. And fun class. Good teacher because he teaches new stuff sometimes. I like it with two languages.

Our two sons started at Dietrich's Karate nearly a year ago. Beginning as a Ninja, they reinforced…read moreprinciples of respect, listening, and patience that my wife and I work hard to instill. The classes start and end with a pledge about doing their best. My boys just loved working with the other students during the lessons. Many of the lessons center on safety and being sure to identify and listen to their "heroes" such as parents, police officers, teachers, etc. Other aspects of the lesson used physical exercise to again work with agility, focus, and coordindation. When my youngest son was ill for a while and we couldn't make the classes, Master Dietrich called concerned about their absences and offered make up classes to allow them to catch up. A few months later I was hospitalized and unable to work for a while. To make sure the boys would stay on track, Master Dietrich ensured my boys would be tested to move onto Dragons. I have rarely encountered any program that is so willing to put students ahead of business. As Master Dietrich has stated, Dietrich's Karate is more than a school, but a family that looks out for each other. The first Dragon lesson demonstrated values of respect, confidence, and patience. The lesson worked on keeping yourself safe from bullies and basic self-defense posture. I particularly liked the emphasis on "black belt words" such as "I don't want to fight, leave me alone, etc, as a part of the defense strategy as well as making sure they did not actually hit back but deflected "blows" with open palm hands and not fists to avoid trouble with today's zero-tolerance policy of fighting in schools and such. For the whole week, the boys wanted to practice what they learned with me, my wife, and with each other. They are eager to continue their lessons and love the challenge they offer my boys. Master Dietrich has constantly stated and followed that a dojo is more than a school but a family. My family definitely has felt that since we have been a member of the dojo and are more than willing to continue their lessons with him and his dojo. I highly recommend Dietrich's Karate for anyone who wants a great supportive experience for their children.

I was told $99/month by Dietrich then later $199/month by the blond assistant. I questioned the…read morechange in price and told her to forget it and started to walk out. Then she it would be 99/m instead. So which is it?

I'd like to thank the entire staff here. Truly some of the kindest, and best people with folks of…read moreall ages. Without a doubt Mr Jason is the classiest man you'll discover. He started martial arts as a young person, and now owns and runs this establishment. He remembers every name. If you see this could you teach me how? A gentleman in every way, and he was instrumental in helping my son's confidence. He is really a diamond in every sense of the word, and now although he's moved on to football, a lot of the vigor and enthusiasm he brings on the field started here. If you want your kids to be valued, along with finding an affordable place, this is a "win win." Rarely do I give a business or place five stars. Yet World Karate is that good. It starts with honesty, respect, kindness, and understanding we are all wired differently. Mr Jason and staff will have your son or daughter learn martial arts, but they will also find important lifelong lessons here too. My full recommendation, and thank you World Karate! You really are where it's at, and a positive experience, along with being a place for all to learn at their speed.

I can't say enough good things about this place! Both my…read morekids have spent time at world karate. My oldest did the after school program for a year and a half, my youngest has been doing once a week classes for 2 years or so. I recently joined class with my youngest for fun. Mr. Jason runs a great program. He has realistic expectations of the kids, its not one size fits all. He encourages each child to do the best they can do. For some (like my youngest) it may be to just pay attention in class or (for my oldest) to really perfect the skill they are working on. He keeps order in class but keeps it light, fun, and humorous. They are flexible and easy to work with. The black belt students they have assisting in class are great. They were flexible with me starting so i could join my kid in class. They have teacher work day camps, its just fantastic all around.

Mt. Kim Martial Arts was the first school I ever practiced taekwondo at as a child. The instructors…read morethere taught me to focus and use self-discipline, which as a spacey and chatty child was something I needed. I was so excited to see they opened a new location in Burke! Master Park is an excellent instructor and the community is very friendly.

My kids have attended classes here for the last two years. I can't speak highly enough about it…read more They really enjoy the classes and think the instructors are fun, funny, and nice - while providing a disciplined classroom environment. They tend to compare these instructors to a previous one in another city who was a little too hardcore for the kids. Instructors Aaron, Rebecca, and the others seems to understand how to maintain the proper level of discipline and fun to keep the kids interested and enjoying the classes. One thing I should note - the beginner classes tended to include a lot more standing in line waiting to do something than I expected. But once they advanced to intermediate, the classes became much more active and efficient.

I used to love this location (Fairfax) of Kaize . However, recent changes have made me decide to…read morepull my kids out and go to a different location. My kids are in the youngest age group (under 7). They used to be taught by adult Sempais, and I could see them gaining skills, self control, respect, etc. But this location recently changed to allowing older kids to serve as Sempais and run the class. These kids don't have any experience with teaching children - they're still children themselves. The focus of classes has shifted from learning skills to just "conditioning" - running, sit-ups, push-ups, etc. And these child instructors just don't have the self-control to serve as instructors. At the end of most classes, the Sensei/Sempai ends with a fun game to conclude on a fun note. But recently, the child Sempai leading a dodgeball-type game got carried away and way too competitive and was throwing the ball full force into little kids' faces. I saw a 4 yr old get slammed in the face (by the Sempai) so hard she fell down. And the Sempai appeared to like it and continued to throw full full force at other 4, 5, and 6 year olds. That was the breaking point for me. The other Kaizen locations are good, and we'll stick to those ones.

I am enrolled in the Muay Thai program here at Fairfax Karate. It is a great program and I am in…read moremuch better shape than I was before. I may even consider taking an amateur fight. Najim, the coach is great. He is very technical in his instructions but still very understanding that it takes time to learn the techniques. Plus he has a strong competitive record: Multiple Sabaki (full contact Enshin Competition) wins and multiple Muay Thai Titles. It should be noted that some of the techniques are modified compared to pure Muay Thai to more of a Dutch style of Muay Thai. The classes run one hour, with about 10 minutes of warm up and stretching, about 40 minutes of technique training, and then about 10 minutes of calisthenics at the end. The varieties of techniques vary class to class ranging from the very basics to sparring for the more experience students. Also available are: Children and Adult Karate - I don't know a ton about these but have seen Najim coaching the children's classes and the kids seem to be learning alot of good techniques and still having a ton of fun. Also Enshin Karate, being a combination of kickboxing and Judo, does teach many techniques that are very real world usable should the students need them in an actual self defense situation. Gracie Jiu Jitsu - These classes are taught by Toney Waldecker, a blackbelt under Relson Gracie, son of Helio Gracie - the inventor of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I don't know a lot about these classes either but Toney seems to be a very good trainer and Relson visits the dojo a few times a year it seems.

We started my daughter's Jiu Jitsu journey here when she was 6. I can't say enough about how great…read moreChad and Paul are. Very humble and down to earth people, who just so happen to also be beasts on the mat. The coaches here are amazing, including Coach Kevin, Mo and Red, to name a few. They are all amazing with kids and do a fantastic job building strength and confidence in the kids. If you're considering signing up your kid, or yourself, don't hesitate, this is a great gym/community, with great instructors and members.

This studio is truly exceptional…read more I know a lot of parents in the region tend to look to taekwondo first as a place to put their kids- mostly because of the after school programs and summer camps. Some of these schools are great (specifically the Jhoon Rhee ones), but most are WTF belt factories. What makes this place special is that it is only a martial arts studio and workout gym. You come there to work and learn and be part of a community. The instructors are focused and passionate and they have my 10 year old reaching for aspects of himself taekwondo never did. This studio is a hidden gem and I fully recommend this place.

Started training there when I was 16 and always felt welcome, encouraged, supported, and safe…read more Continue to train as an adult even though I am much further away because it is rigorous, the instructors are amazing, and it's fun. My injuries have always been accommodated, my questions have always been answered, and the instructors have always been incredibly kind to me. Especially as a woman, I've been to other martial arts gyms where it was not welcoming or safe for women, instructors were inappropriate, etc. however at Krav Maga NOVA, instructors are respectful, ask for consent to touch you to demo something, and create a safe place to train.

Incredible staff and instructors, good vibe, serious but fun. Learned a lot and had a great time…read more Be ready to work your butt off!

I was worried when moving from Los Angeles to the Washington DC area that I wouldn't be able to…read morefind a good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school for myself and my two kids. I am thankful that I found the Yamasaki Springfield location. I tried out several different schools in the area and finally settled on Yamasaki because it felt like the perfect fit between the kids and adults programs. My kids train both judo and jiu jitsu at the school and both programs are great. Coach Mo is a great judo coach and they have a dozen or so black belts able to assist the kids classes on a regular basis. My son's take downs and standup have improved dramatically since training judo there. Professor Neto does a great job teaching both the kids classes and the adults class. The kids classes are the perfect balance of discipline and fun. Neto explains the various techniques with an extremely high level of detail and thoroughness. The adult classes have a good mix of beginners and advanced students. There are several black belts that attend class and can lead the class if Neto is away. The academy is air conditioned and comfortable in the summer months and Neto is a stickler keeping the mats clean.

My son has been coming here for over a year now and without a doubt has been a great experience for…read morehim. The facility is clean and the instructors are professional and very experienced. Most importantly they make it fun for a 7-year old. Another big plus is the number of senseis available per student. The small ratio gives a more in-depth teaching per student which at times may be required. Overall a great place to train and grow! Looking forward to seeing my son advance! Enjoy.

AGMA is the perfect fit for our family. My son started in the Tigers Program (4 & 5 yr olds) soon…read moreafter the Fairfax Station location opened. Since starting Taekwondo at AGMA, he's gained confidence, improved manners, balance, and physical strength. My son has made friends with other students and been able to look up to his instructors as role models. The staff at AGMA is great at communicating with parents, updating us on our child's progress and offering plenty of options for working parents. All AGMA instructors are excellent with kids and work with each child individually to improve skills and build positive character traits. My son now loves going to the after school program where he's able to have fun, train and develop good homework habits. He is also looking forward to AGMA summer camp! I recommend AGMA to everyone! As a local family-owned and operated business with terrific an enthusiastic instructors and facilities, I feel that it is the best option for kids and adults seeking Martial Arts training in the Fairfax area. I want to add that AGMA is now offering Zoom Taekwondo classes. While the studio is currently closed due to Covid-19, my kids are continuing their lessons Monday - Thursday and on Saturday! TKD class is the highlight of their day! In fact, AGMA is starting a class next week 4/20/20 for first-timers (no belts). You can register for virtual classes on the website, http://www.rvtkd.com/virtualclasses.html

We LOVED this dojang and only stopped going when we moved. I and my two sons would highly recommend…read moreit to anyone! Master Andrew is amazing with kids and his staff is super caring. He has high standards and helps kids reach those standards through hard work and perseverance. The summer camps were also great quality. My kids always rushed me out the door in the morning to go.

So far best gym chain in the DMV right now without having to go to the extreme side of the scale…read moreand pay for what may as well be a private "club". Onelife gyms expanded to purchase a lot of locations of other region gyms and in doing so their styles differ a bit between gym - which may be jarring for some. But you don't have to notice if you get the cheaper membership with fewer gym choices. Classes are good and offer varied options, but you may have to hunt for which gym works for your time schedule as getting to one on time is a chore with our traffic. Including all the basics you may need and more, like child care optional extras for the families that need it. At this pace this is set to be a good gym for you for the next ten years easily.

I've been coming to this OneLife Fitness location for quite some time and have always had a good…read moreexperience... until today. I came in for my regular workout around 8:00 PM and started a warm-up on a machine in the personal training area. I understand that this area is prioritized for personal training between 6 AM and 7:30 PM, but at that time (8pm)there wasn't anyone using this specific machine. I even asked another member nearby, who confirmed he was not using it. A trainer with tag name under Michael L approached me in a very aggressive and confrontational manner. I had my headphones on and barely heard him yelling out, but before I could even respond, he walked up and pretty much forcefully pulled the machine cord and told me to leave this machine because he claimed to be using it for his trainee. What made the situation worse was that even the trainees he was working with appeared uncomfortable, and another member who witnessed the interaction told me not to mind him and kindly offered me his machine instead. This was a very disappointing experience and not the level of professionalism I expect from someone representing this gym. I hope management addresses this, as it reflects poorly on an otherwise good facility.