My son absolutely loves InCourage! He always has an amazing time, and he gets a great workout!…read moreInstructor Spencer makes things fun for the kids (and adults). At the same time, he teaches them to show respect, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and focus on self improvement. I'm very happy that we found InCourage, and I highly recommend the team here!

Kids have a blast and fun time learning discipline and Tae Kwon Do…read more The teachers are kind and respectful and manage the time well

Awesome program available for kids 4 days weekly, amazing instructors, very friendly, helpful,…read morerespectful and dedicated! Proper training and protective equipment is also available. Thank you for everything you do!

I visited Kore Krav Maga last year for a week of instructor training, and I was totally impressed…read moreby the way that the McCrackens run their school. First thing I noticed is that everything is clean, which is really important when you're training in close contact with people, and especially if you ever do any training on the ground. Next, I noticed how friendly all of the students and instructors were. The culture of the place is very welcoming. I can be a bit shy at first, so having people go out of their way to say hello and show me around was pretty great. Lastly, I want to mention the huge amount of knowledge the instructors bring to their students. For instance, the lead instructor, Tammy McCracken, is the Director of the US Women's Division for Krav Maga Global, and she's constantly going to seminars and conferences and the like to learn more about how people can defend themselves. They have created an environment where all people, regardless of size/age/ability, can train together and not feel awkward or like they don't belong. The benefits of making this your regular gym can't be understated - fitness, self defense, friendship, empowerment... the list just keeps going. Love this place!

Master Lee is doing EVERYTHING he can during this pandemic to continue instruction for his…read morestudents, whether it's by group or individual zoom classes or one-on-one belt testing. Master Lee traveled to half a dozen student's homes this past Saturday to personally conduct belt testing, including my daughter. He truly cares about his students. I would recommend Master Lee to ANYONE and EVERYONE!

My daughter has attended Master Lee's since just after it opened and we could not be more pleased…read more Master Lee is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher. More than just focusing on the mechanics of Tae Kwon Do, he emphasizes the core principals of the sport: responsibility, focus, hardwork, and discipline. In addition to taking classes, my daughter has attended summer and various school vacation camps. She has always had a blast and enjoys the various field trips they arrange. Her experience at Master Lee's has been nothing but positive.

For several years, I've wondered why so many people drive around with these Super Kicks magnets on…read moretheir cars. Well, a few weeks ago, our daughter's classmate invited her to a birthday party at Super Kicks Ashburn. I didn't think she would like it, but she loved it and was smiling the entire time. Signed our daughter and her little brother up for an intro class. Our son isn't ready yet, but our daughter is still loving it, and we think our son will slowly warm up to it. What makes Super Kicks special enough for everyone to drive around with these magnets on their cars? I think it's the welcoming and fun atmosphere, combined with a noticeable effort to encourage the kids and families beyond the scheduled class time. Give Super Kicks a try!

My wife and I enrolled our son (just turned 4) into the Little Leaders program at Super Kicks…read moreKarate and we can honestly say we are happy with our decision! Not only is the entire staff welcoming and attentive towards my son, they are also very encouraging. What makes super kicks stand out for us is the life lessons and attributes their programs instills in the little leaders. My son is eager to do household chores so he can earn stars to put on his uniform. The mommy/daddy component of the little leaders programs is also a great bonding experience. I cannot recommend this place enough!

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!

My daughter has always been a shy guy but ever since we started coming here, she is more confident…read morein herself. Mr Chris is an amazing teacher and ultra patient with the kids! You can tell this is his passion as everyone is always having a good time while learning important lessons. My kids love him, Miss Shona, and Mr Jack. Great team all around.

CJR Martial arts is 5/5 STARS. Mr. Chris is a one of a kind Martial Arts instructor. He has trained…read moremany world champion martial artists over the years, and has such an extensive knowledge in so many different martial arts. CJR is simply the best place to attend if you are anywhere even remotely close by. CJR creates an environment that builds confidence, knowledge & skill, all while having fun. Simply can't recommend Mr. Chris & CJR Martial Arts enough. CJR has done so much for the community & has impacted so many people. Truly Inspiring -

Friday night open mat was fun! I was passing through for work. Decided to stay near the airport…read morethe night before an early morning flight. I caked to ask if I could drop in the 3hrs evening open mat. The Prof answered the call & welcomed me to join his students. Both Gi & NoGi were welcome and there's no Gi color requirement. Those were my only concerns. I was able to roll for most of the 3hrs until people started resting. Only about 7 people showed up but as a Purple Belt I was glad to roll with their Brown Belt a few times, both Gi & NoGi, as well as a few tough Blue & White Belts. Everyone was friendly and considerate rolling partners. I definitely recommend that you drop in if you can.

my 9 year is having a great time at GB Leesburg. Professor Charles and the other coaches do a…read moregreat job keeping the kids engaged!

Great instruction, great atmosphere! Dave has a ton of martial arts experience, and I love the way…read morehe mixes authentic self defense with fitness and fun! Highly recommend!!!

From the owner: We are a premiere mixed martial art club focusing on contemporary fighting styles especially Krav…read moreMaga self defense and Brazilian Jiujitsu. We also have a fitness element to our training as well as a close community of students and practitioners.

Outstanding facility with exceptional coaches across a wide range of martial arts disciplines. I…read moreset up private training sessions while in town. Coach Leah created a custom training plan based on my goals and skill level. Excellent balance of technique, high intensity training, partner work. Even added on post-training vinyasa yoga. From the students to the other coaches to the owner Ajarn Scott Howard, all around world-class experience.

Incredibly facility, great staff and amazing members! You would think a place that has a dozen pro…read morefighters at the highest levels and 20 amateur fighters coming up would be too advanced for beginners, but every class is tailored for people from every experience. Training in classes with pro fighters is an incredible experience. Even with no experience you feel like a pro and progression is so much faster. The workouts are definitely challenging. You really get pushed and challenged. A lot more than you would if you did it on your own. Anyone can do it, but they are going to get the most out of you no matter what your level of fitness is.

I've been at GB Ashburn for about two months, and so far the experience was awesome, and kind of…read morelife-changing! Initially, I was exploring different martial arts gyms for my 3-year-old daughter. While my daughter was pretty wary and didn't want to commit, I got a really good feeling the first time we observed the class and decided to join - And my gut feeling was right! There are three things that I love most about this gym: 1. People. Everyone, from the professors/coaches to the peers, are wonderful. The professors are all super friendly, approachable, and are always great at answering questions. The peers are respectful and not overly aggressive (in a hurtful-injury kinda way), and the upper belts are always happy to give pointers when asked (or when I look desperately clueless). I'll admit that I find grappling sports extremely intimidating, but everyone at the gym is so kind that I was able to continue going despite feeling super intimidated. Also, there are so many students, but the professors always remember people's names. That's amazing! Big shout out to Professor Dana, Professor Rafael, and Professor Thiago for being awesome. 2. The environment. The physical environment is clean, but more importantly, I find the (non-physical) environment incredibly welcoming. There are areas for kids to hang out when parents are taking classes, plenty of chairs and sofa, and staff are just so, so kind and nice to the kids!! As a mom who's hoping to get her 3-yo interested in bjj, I really appreciate this set up. 3. The classes. There are morning classes, middle-of-the-day classes, evening classes, and Saturday classes. There are classes for kids, teens, adults, and FEMALES. This variety allows me to attend classes with a wonky work schedule and learn from different professors and peers. More importantly, the classes are very organized, such that when I attend classes almost randomly throughout the week, different professors are all teaching similar techniques that build off of a streamlined curriculum, and I don't feel that I must attend classes on a regular schedule (e.g., M/W at 6:30am). I also love that there are position-specific training toward the latter part of every class. It's intimidating, but I learn a lot from these practices! I guess I could go on, but I'll just say that I highly recommend this gym!

Gracie Barra Ashburn is simply an incredible place to train Brazilian jiu jitsu. It is squeaky…read moreclean. Everyone there is so nice and welcoming. The professors clearly all have a vested interest in helping their students reach their max potential. It is a family environment, but they train hard in the correct way. Could not say better things!