Han Mi Martial Arts is a wonderful place to go if you want to learn marital arts, such as…read moreTaekwando, Jiu-Jitsu, or even Kendo. The instructors are friendly and very helpful. The students are amazing as well. It's a family friendly place for everyone!!

Can't say enough good things about this place. They are family friendly, attentive to your progress…read moreto get better and clear and concise in their instruction. My entire family trains here and I highly recommend.

I started as a 53 yo man with no prior martial arts experience. My children were in the kids'…read moreprogram, when the instructor with a graduate degree in history mentioned that Helio Gracie (who popularize BJJ) practiced it into his 90's. That told me it was something safe for my age as a "life time" sport. Flash forward 15 years and the program has expanded to everything from a robust kid's program to supporting world-class grapplers who actively teach, and even an executive class for the over 40yo crowd. It is an inclusive school with room for the hobbyists and the competitors, plus women will likely find other women with whom to train. You'll find the mats and rest of the facility to be clean and presentable. The combination of world class teaching athletes in a welcoming, clean safe environment is a tough package to match. Hope to see you there.

Should start off with admitting that I'm a Jiu-Jitsu addict. Further, I'm a small framed…read more30-something male. So visiting other academies can be intimidating. When traveling to Gaithersburg for work, I saw there was an academy reasonably close to where I was staying. Professor Noel was incredibly hospitable and encouraging for me to attend the classes. The academy itself is very clean throughout. The drilling or fundamentals classes were great in that they're both a good working and emphasizing drilling technique to perfection (drillers make killers as the saying goes). The advanced class that I attended immediately applied to something I've struggled with. With the requisite rolling, I found the students calm and technical with their sparring habits. Finally, the students themselves - across the belts - were friendly and inviting. I would definitely visit again as well as recommend Foundry Jiu-Jitsu as a place to train if you live in the area.

Still going to Urbana Academy, and still love it. Great self defense, Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu…read moreprograms. The coaches are great, supportive and knowledgeable.

This is a great place to be. There are great people and great, personable instructors. It's like a…read morefamily. I travel from Frederick because I like the atmosphere and Krav Maga taught there. Because of the great people, it is a great place to make friends as well. Eventually, I want to start either the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai offered as well. I just don't currently have the time to properly dedicate myself to it all.

*rwarrr* Aydin had an awesome first lesson. He gravitated toward Master Kenji and immediately felt…read morecomfortable in his new surrounding. He was truly in good hands; as a parents that's all you can ask for. I was really impressed by Master Kenji's skills, demeanor, and patience. Under his tutelage Aydin responded and performed admirably. He was focused on each lessons, but more importantly he had so much fun. Before choosing Royal Tiger Academy for Aydin I did my research. I was convinced RTA was the right place for him. After one lesson it was confirmed I made the right choice for my son. I look forward to watching him grow stronger physically; but more importantly see him develop his confidence and mental toughness. Master Kenji & RTA will be there every steps of the way to help Aydin do just that. Couldn't ask for a better family to be a part of. Thank you Kenji Saykosy & Dee Dee Sayasy

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.

Completely agree with the the other 5 stars on the Evolve Academy! Master Mike is a incredible…read moreinstructor and famously successful competitor. The first time I trained here, I was impressed to know that Master Mike teaches some of the classes himself and the level of detail he puts into his instruction was really great. He watches you and makes sure to help where ever he can so you get the moves down. I frequently travel and have been to gyms in my home state as well as numerous others in Texas, California, Michigan, etc. I can tell you that this academy is a top notch place to train and the staff has been nothing short of amazing to deal with. If you have an opportunity to learn the arts and are lucky enough to be close to this gym, don't hesitate. This is a fantastic facility with amazingly friendly and knowledgable people.

What can I say? I love their BJJ program. Shoutout to Master Mike, Melissa, Susan, Leo, and the…read morerest :)

Such a welcoming place and wonderful coaches. My children are thriving here and look forward to…read moreeach class.

Completely unprofessional. I signed up for a trial women's defense class that they were offering…read more They called me many time u til I finally answered and we scheduled a date and time. They also sent many text messages stating how they look forward to seeing me and to "make sure to be on time". Well, on the day of, I was on time. However, their studio was dark, the door locked, and no one answered my call or text. I stayed for 10 minutes, giving them the benefit of many something unpreventable happened and they were running late, although I was on time as they requested. I expected a phone call or a text message explaining the mixup sometime in the day. Nothing. No call back w a message. No text message. Were they maybe embarrassed? Did they mixup the day and time? You would think as a business, they would reach out. Nothing. Thanks for wasting my time. Definitely do not recommend, unless you prefer to be ignored.

Chris has been my trainer for a couple months now (since summer 2016). The gym is full of equipment…read morefor martial arts: boxing, jujitsu, grappling if you are interested in that, but I am not. I wanted to train as a powerlifter (even though I'm not so strong lol), so first time I saw the website and pictures, I wasn't so into it, but I gave Chris a try. I"M SO GLAD I DID. I had several trainers before, so I know a good one when I meet one. I'm 130lbs, my 1RM squat is around 180 and 190lbs for DL. Chris knows what he's doing. His style of training is simple but effective so my lift just keep going up every week, but I got bored. So I asked him to switch to body builder kind of workout, and give me a meal plan so I can get ripped and lean AF. so HE DID. I just finished week 4 and its going very well. I got bored of the food so I asked him to give me alternatives. so HE DID. I'm cutting food and still increasing my lift. He listens to your need and create the workout for your need, while other trainer might just tell you what you need and what you don't need. And his rate is unbeatable! I bet you must pay more for anybody else in the area that can give you what Chris can. I am a college student and I still can afford it. I know he's really good at what he's doing, you can tell that the guy loves it too. Give him a chance. I will not regret it. P/S: you can meet Terry-the Duke. google him. your kids will love it there.

Best MMA gym in Maryland. If you want quality I recommend training here, you get top quality…read moreinstructors and training in boxing, bjj, kick boxing, mma. Added bonus is also the weight lifting area.

I left my first gym to come to COJ, I now drive 1 hour round trip to come to this gym. They have…read moreBrand new mats and facilities very very clean! and get trainers Max Gimenis is ranked 4th in IBJJF Black belt league! Max is the best!!!! Check out some of his achievements..... I wouldn't train under anyone else!!!! * 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2020) * 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, MIA (2020) * 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2021) * 2nd Place IBJJF Pans Championship NOGI (2018) * 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals NOGI (2016) * 2nd Place ACBJJ World Championship (2017) * 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2020*) * 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2021) * 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (2021) * 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship NOGI (2018*)

This is the best Brazilian jiu jitsu gym I've ever trained at. The owners treat you like family the…read morehead instructor Max Geminis has won and competed in countless renowned championships in the Brazilian jujitsu community, IBJJF, ADCC and Pan Ams. The list goes on and on. There is many BJJ gyms close to me. However, I make the one hour round-trip commute just for the opportunity to train and be taught by someone so at the peak of the sport. As well as Max, his business partner Eric Philcox (Brown belt phenomenal instructor). Have created a beautiful, clean top-of-the-line facility out of every gym I've ever been to this is by far the best. If you were at all in the Gaithersburg Maryland, DC area, and you're seriously looking to start BJJ. This place is an absolute must where you'll be taught at the highest Skill level. Along with great classes for beginners and veterans alike.

Best way to kick off the day! Our group met here on today and participated in the 0630 Boot Camp…read moreclass led by Mr. Andrew. This class challenged our bodies and minds. Andrew challenged us by running us through several stations with primary objectives with modified exercises for those with limitations. He was extremely knowledgeable and very motivating. Thank you for your time and motivation this morning we all enjoyed it. If you haven't visited this facility you are missing out! Many thanks, The Fort Detrick Crew

I joined my Father-In-Law here for a workout while on vacation, and it was just what I wanted and…read moreneeded! Soldier Fit provided a well rounded strength and cardio workout. Having grown up in a military family, I enjoyed seeing how they incorporate that into each workout as you "fall in line" and have a battle buddy you pair up with (in this case, my Army veteran Father-In-Law)! Everyone was so supportive as we worked through each round. The leader was motivating and encouraging throughout the whole workout. Not only do they have this massive space for the workout, but they also have a gym to workout in, separate from the classes.

I was a student (and part-time instructor for Saturday lei tai and "Little Panda" kung fu) for…read moreseveral years under the tutelage of Master Joe Dunphy and his shifus and was so pleased to learn that the shifus who teach here have since continued his legacy with the Iron Fist Chinese Martial Arts & Fitness school, named in honor of "Iron Fist" Dunphy. I have many fond memories of Master Dunphy and the US Martial Arts family, and my time spent studying at this school. The shifus who run this school are extraordinarily knowledgeable about martial arts and their instruction is of the highest caliber. They are examples of excellence and do much credit to the memory and legacy of Master Dunphy, the school itself, and the study of the internal and external systems of tien shan pai. (For clarification, my initial review of the school contained a reference to USCKF, the United States Chinese Kuoshu Federation, which is now known as USKSF, the United States Kuo Shu Federation.)

I have trained in several styles of martial arts and two different styles of Kung-Fu. The training…read moreI had received while attending class here was by far the best. The head instructor took special attention to individuals and trained them in a way that fostered positive growth. There was always a focus on effective self-defense and very little of the "dance" moves that make other martial arts training less effective. The style taught here is Thai-Shan-Pai and from my experience, it is highly effective for anyone to use against an aggressor. I couldn't recommend this school enough and we still be going here if I lived in MD. If your looking for solid training, regardless of age, sex, or size this is the place.