Wonderful group dynamic - serious when needed, easygoing when possible, and always supportive of…read moreeveryone's discipline and growth! Our family is in our third year with Kim Studio, and we love the studio and its teachers more than we can say.

I've been training with Kim Studio for over 25 years. I have visited a lot of other schools out…read morethere, tried a lot of styles, met some great martial artists. But, the people who train at Kim Studio are a cut above: humble, friendly, dedicated, knowledgeable, serious martial artists who train hard. It has been like a second family. It is a safe and welcoming place for kids and adults alike. Whether you are just a beginner or an advanced student wanting to study karate and martial arts at a more serious level, Kim Studio is the place to be.

Instructor Ibby is an awesome teacher! He's very patient and encouraging. He has a way of…read moreintegrating many different skill levels in one class so we can learn from each other and he gives attention to everyone. I also have a bad ankle so this class has really been helpful in incorporating exercises to strengthen it. There's various classes for all age groups and the first class is free in case you'd like to try it but you're unsure. I'd say give it a shot! You learn great technique, form, and sweat up a storm. Most of all, it's a fun environment for everyone. I really enjoy coming here. We do different exercises so it never gets boring. I look forward to improving my technique!

Finding Victory Karate was fate! I originally walked in just get information and quickly recognized…read moreMaster A. He taught my brother over 10 years ago when he also had a cardio kickboxing class that my mom and I enjoyed very much! Now, I take my 4 year old and although Mr A usually instructs the older kids and adults, Ms Rachel is fantastic with the younger children. Mr A often joins Ms Rachel in instructing the younger kids and they make a great team together. If you'd like for your children to learn Karate and have fun at the same time, this is the place to be!

If you care about the safety of your child, do not patronize this business. If you wish to trust…read moreyour child with a staff that accepts accountability for accidents if/when they arise, then do not waste your time here. Long story, short, I witnessed my son being kicked and punched several times by another student, and it was never acknowledged or addressed by the staff. When I attempted to make the instructors (and management) aware of this, the response was lackluster at best. Let me paint the full picture of my dismay... My experience with this business is a classic case of what happens when you don't heed red flags when you should. Let me start by stating how excited I was to learn about Northeast Taekwondo about a year and a half ago. A few of my son's friends (slightly older) had attended and it is very close to our house and school. So after reading the Yelp reviews, I called and spoke to someone who advised me that the 3 year old group was full, and that he would put us on the wait list for when my son got closer to 5 (which was this September). I received a call about a year later, advising me that a spot had opened up, but when I confirmed my son's age (4 at this point), he said that he made a mistake and that we should expect another call in late August or so. Despite the confusion, we were content, having already enrolled my son in Aikido classes across town. So come early September, since I had not heard from the company, I got proactive and attempted to reach them by phone several times (5-6 times). I left a few messages, and never received a call back. I am a stickler about businesses returning customer inquiries in a timely fashion, so once I did not hear back, I wrote them off as unworthy of my business. A few weeks later, I finally received a call back advising me of open slots and an orientation happening on 9/25. When I advised Mr. O'Kelly of the un-returned calls, he never acknowledged the oversight or apologized; he simply implied that it was my fault by stating that it was best that I email in the future. Despite these small deals, I decided to still attend the orientation; mainly because of how close the facility is to our home and the kids' school. Right now we travel 30 minutes across town during rush hour, and I was looking to cut down on the commute. I also was excited about the prospects of starting my 3 year old out too. Anyway, we arrived for the orientation, and no one explained that the parents were supposed to sit, while the kids were to gather and participate out on the mats. The staff member who greeted us with the contract saw my son sitting next to me and never suggested he join the group. After a few minutes, when I saw other kids his age participating in street clothes I asked about it and only then was I advised that he should join in. This placed him in the back of class, where the instructors paid little attention to what was going on. My son ended up lined up next to an unruly child who was running around, being wild and disrupting the class. The instructors spent a lot of time trying to reel him in, but as their attention went back to the older, more skilled kids in the front of the room, they totally missed this child practice-punching and kicking my son. My son calmly asked him to stop, and after doing it a few more times, the unruly child found other ways to get in trouble. But never once did the instructors notice what happened, and address it. Another staff member was discussing payment with us in the back of the room, and when I stood up to address the punching and kicking, he basically ignored me. Because, the other child had ran to the front of the room, and left my son alone, I allowed my son to finish the lesson. So this was about 20-30 minutes in. The kids continued to do group technique drills and individual strikes on instructors with mats. It was then that I noticed that little to no attention was being paid to the kids in the middle and back of the room, and especially not the kids who were struggling. My son's form or lack of focus at times was never noticed or corrected and I just felt like his needs had fallen through the cracks since he was not either acting bad or overachieving. My husband and I walked away from the experience knowing that we would not be back, especially since our experience at DC Aikido has been the exact opposite. That said, I felt it necessary to bring these issues to the attention of the business owner, who was not present at orientation. So, I emailed him (per his request) and in as nice a way as possible, I voiced my concerns. Mr. O'Kelly simply stated that "it's not ideal for everyone." He never acknowledged/addressed the real issues at hand - namely the safety of my child, the negligence of his staff, and the promise to do better in the future. So, my family and I will steer way clear of Northeast Taekwondo and instead spend our time and money patronizing DC Aikido as we have for the past year.

I went with my sister yesterday for the Tiny Tigers class. For kids between 2 and 4. My nephew is…read morein the class and the 3 instructors teaching it are totally amazing with these kids. I can't believe the things they have them doing. The class is 30 minutes and the amount of work they do in that time is really cool. I would defiantly recommend anyone to take there tiny tiger there and get enrolled. Learning discipline at a young age is always good.

This has been the best place for my daughter in the past year-she has absolutely loved coming to…read moreclasses here and loves all the instructional staff here who are all incredible in what they do as teachers but also as role models and mentors. We tried a few places before going here but none matched what we were looking for which is a community for our daughter but also balanced discipline with solid instructional guidance. She has now earned her way through a few graduation belts and continues to thrive. Most important she looks forward to her weekly class schedule which have now become part of her routine. She is always welcome here with first name as the master knows every student and is always encouraging. Our son will be starting here as well in a few months. here

I've been with this studio for almost four years and recently received my black belt from them…read more This place is like a community of support where you are rewarded for doing your best. I'm also jumping in to disagree with Christine H's review. Granted, the space is small, but dirty? I constantly see the instructors cleaning it. I get the feeling that Christine is expecting a million-dollar mansion and for her child to be treated like a saint. Yes, they discipline the kids...but do you expect them to run wily-nily sans discipline? Better the studio instill discipline in these children while they're young instead of letting bad behavior go unchecked. Another misconception is that more than one kids' class goes on at once---not true. The kids' classes are large and are split in smaller groups which each instructor is assigned to handle. Yes, the space is small, but we work with what we've got. Obviously it's a great studio because for every student who leaves, more sign up.

Great place with amazing instructors who offer discipline and passion for what they do. Both of my…read morechildren are enrolled and have learned patience, respect and determination.

This place is great. The instructors have the perfect balance between discipline & fun. The kids…read moreget noticeably better with each class.

This is a superb, first class training facility! BBMAC has excellent instructors and the sense…read morecommunity is unmatched. This school has been a staple in the community for many years, and you will feel right at home! Your peers will push you to do your best, and you will grow as a team. Whether you are an absolute beginner, or a seasoned martial artist/athlete you WILL find something here for you, and you WILL find something IN you!

Great place to learn Karate. Very nice instructors. Helpful owner. Going to start taking lessons…read moreagain.

My 5 y/o kid recently joined classes here and I am thrilled Infinity Martial Arts is here in Chevy…read moreChase. Master Breunig and other instructors are all so welcoming and offer a terrific experience. My kid gets to learn new skills, get great exercise, and have a lot of fun with other kids. It's also wonderful the classes incorporates skills and values like respect, self-esteem, self-control, and responsibility. The 'Tiny Tigers' class is excellent and does a great job of making the activities and instruction fit well for kids of different ages and skill levels. Even small things, like at the end of class Master Breunig will put his hand up high (depending on how old the kid is) and each kid tries to jump up to hit him with a high five. The kids love it, and it's something that can be tailored to small and bigger kids. I also appreciate the different class times for for the Tiny Tigers class and that it is centrally located in the Chevy Chase Arcade building.

This is what the Chevy Chase Arcade needs which is a place to cater to KIDS and grown up and what…read morebetter thing to do for them then to teach them.how to defend themselves. I have witnessed what goes on in this place and I'm happy with what I see The instructor is a humble man who teaches his students not only the art of self defense but to respect themselves as he proudly encourages them walk around outside proudly in their karate GI This what the neighborhood needs