The best Dojang (Korean Karate Gym) in the state. GM Kim and Master Matt provide excellent…read moreinstruction at the county's top school. Many families take classes together and the ratio of women to men is 50-50. Tang Soo!

This is probably the oldest karate school in York County. I got my start there in the 1980s under…read moreTony Abel, and he is still teaching there today.

I am a new student. The instructors are patient and make it easy to learn and remember. We do a…read morelot of different things and I am learning how to kick and punch the right way. I really like when we work on the mats doing ground fighting. I'm learning to fight and defend myself from many different attacks.

I had no idea what to expect when I started classes July 2015, if I would like it none the less be…read moreable to perform the moves. It is now May 2016 I am at class almost every week and I LOVE IT! Mike, owner/ instructor is fabulous. He always is cheerful and helpful. Will explain the same move over and over again patiently. I highly recommend Mike and his classes.

From the owner: Men's Self-defense, Women's Self-defense, Hapkido, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Magaread more

Best Karate studio in York. Mr. Chan truly cares about his students and takes time with each one to…read morebe sure they understand and master the techniques. Highly recommend!

I have been going there off and on since 2010. Because of changing work schedules I would…read moresometimes have to stop for a while and then start back again. He was always flexible about the billing and would even offer the first moth free when I came back. He is a very talented instructor and is very focused on reality and helping his students. I recommend the ADT program for adults as it is more reality focused. The only complaint is it is a tight training area and if there is more than five or six people it is crowded. If you live in the York area and are looking for a mixed reality based scenario training martial art this is one of the best in the area.

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.

I love this place I'd do karate at this place and it is amazing so first there's a lot of fun…read moreactivities and second. You can be an adult and a kid or a little kid at this place. I really love it and I think you guys should try this.

Best family environment I've witnessed for martial arts. Master George Kapterian is a 6th Dan Black…read morebelt, and he teaches Tang Soo Do as taught to him by 9th Dan Grandmaster Chong Su Kim, who also happens to oversee all testing in York, Pa at his headquarters for the International Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation, which he co-founded in 1986. Truly a remarkable program in every respect.

Paul and team are great instructors and the classes at Mimidis are hands down the best that we've…read moreattended. We really like the attention they take for correcting techniques and form while also making it fun for the kids in class. Its is amazing to see the progress in such a short time. I highly recommend Mimidis Karate.

Worthy class.Kind and good instructors. Great opportunity to…read morejoining Mimidis karate family.

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 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.