i am a student here and i have had more then 3 years here this place is amazing i made a lot of…read morefriends and i have enjoyed my friends here my name is adrian and i am a 7 start blackbelt first degree i had my seminar a week ago and it was 3 hours but i was worth it coming here i met a master named master kim who moved to new york in 2024 i liked him and my new master master Gabriel who is a 4th degree black belt master came here to teach taeknowdo in lorton i like him but since he is brazilian we can't understand him sometimes

The military transferred my family and I to the DC area last year. Following multiple tours back to…read moreback on ships, this was my first opportunity to get back into training in TaeKwonDo in over ten years. I searched through multiple listings and visited half a dozen locations comparing facilities, price, and schedule before ending up at Kong's in Lorton. Master Kim was super welcoming and the price point is better than anywhere else in the area. No restrictions on the number of days you can train.....after a ten year break, I was too ambitious and tried four days a week until my 40 year old knees said slow down a little ha ha. I've trained now at Kong's for over a year with it becoming a regular part of the family's weekly routine. The atmosphere is disciplined but supportive and encouraging. My oldest daughter started as a white belt a few months after I returned to training and that has been the best part of our experience here. She has earned her green belt and we take classes together as often as possible in the family time slot. My military commitment don't always allow for a lot of quality time with my kids so training with them at Kong's has been amazing. If your looking for a competitive place to train for yourself or to take classes with your kids, I highly recommend Kong's TaeKwonDo.

My son has been going to the Lorton location for 4 years (since he was 4) and we have seen such a…read moredifference in his personality. This program has helped him open up and become more confident. The instructors have been the same over the years and take a genuine interest in helping the kids achieve their goals. They go out of their way to offer private lessons each week in addition to the normal classes. Because of Mr Zain and Mr Easton my son has advanced 3 belts in the last year which speaks volumes about their great zoom program and excellent teaching skills. Master Jeff is so responsive with his email messages and phone calls and will go out of his way to accommodate requests. He is also great at engaging students especially during graduation. Because of this amazing facility, my son is motivated, never bored and wants to continue for years to come!

Our family is very pleased at the staff of this location. We love the fact that they offer both…read morevirtual and in person classes. The way the staff treats the children and the parents with respect (speak upon entering or out in public) is another plus in our book!

This place is a gift. I have all three of my boys enrolled. All the instructors are very engaged…read moreand give attention to all kids equally. Kids have fun and leave excited to have acquired new skills. The Nancucks and sparring sessions are a big win! The triple smart program ensures kids do good at school and at home; not just on the mat! Big pro: my kids answer: YES MAM to all my requests lol Highly recommended.

The free class ad is a scam. My daughter wanted to take a karate class. They came up in my search…read more I was offered a free class so sent my daughter with my husband. First, there is no karate. Second, there is no free class. My husband was required to pay $49 for clothing for my daughter to attend the "free" class. A month later, a charge for $249 appeared on our credit card. My daughter has been out of the country for a month. They are refusing to refund the fee. It seems they also made my husband sign a subscription agreement for the "free" class but told him there was no fee unless he decided to continue with classes after a month. He did not decide to continue because my daughter was out of the country but they have our credit card and used it.

Top notch muay thai instruction from former pro fighter Mark DeLuca. I really didn't know what to…read morelook for in a gym, and with a few muay thai gums around I lucked out and chose probably the best. Mark is very knowledgeable and patient with new students, but pushes you as hard as you need to be pushed. Joe, the owner and head bjj coach, is very welcoming and laid back. He explains the policies and lays everything out with no sales pitch. Make no mistake, this is a gym that trains fighters, not a mcdojo. However they were pretty welcoming to this out of shape middle age dude, got me started right in fundamentals, and I'm glad to have found them.

No, that' is incorrect information as I never once indicated my son had MMA experience and that is…read morea flat out lie. As instructors you are to ensure the safety of children that are in your care. You failed to do that as mentioned, I saw no activity from the instructors when my son was choking. This happened repeatedly and you should be ashamed of yourselves for calling yourself an instructor. At the start of class, your main concern was to get your liability form signed so you can negligently not take care of those who signed their rights over within your martial school. Animal control should be called for your aggressive dogs that you have open to the public. As you clearly said, "don't get too close" that enough tells you they're not safe to be around the public. The schedule you mentioned is only good for your school as you can maximize profits and not have to entertain different scheduling. So what if I pay the same price for my son attending your school half the time? Right? It's all about money first. My son was not safe and I would never ever not for 1 million years, bring my son back to your school. Your school should be closed to negligence. Parents please be aware and watch these instructors very carefully as I believe their actions speak for themselves. See if they are engaged or they hang out my the clock and focus on a countdown timer. As far as instructions, and from AI, from a child psychologist's view, young kids thrive on clear, consistent guidance but don't always need constant hand-holding. In martial arts, they might need frequent reminders early on to master steps or focus, especially if they're under ten. Structured repetition builds muscle memory, so gentle cues help without overwhelming them. As they grow confidence, ease up to encourage independence. I guess the instructors Ego's are more important than what's good for young children.

This place is great! My son started over a year ago at 6 years old and he has grown tremendously…read morewith the guidance of the AMA team. They help when help is needed to learn and they encourage further development of current skills. They believe in what they teach and live lives that prove it. What you see is what you get. Nothing hidden, nothing unexpected. What you get is by far more than what you pay for. Students get pushed hard to do better, be good people and practice. It is a development of life long skills that can be used in Tae Kwon Do and everyday. AMA is a team that doesn't expect any more (or less) than what they are willing to give themselves. They are active in the community and promote anti bullying. We recently moved across the county and still come to class at least 3 times a week because we love what AMA stands for and how they treat everyone like family.

Great instructors (Mrs Sanchez and Mr B) who enforce discipline and hole students to a high…read morestandard. (As high as you can expect for 5 year olds.). My daughter has been taking Little Ninja classes for nearly a year and loves it. I recommend AMA for anyone with small kids.

Master Nam is awesome. Our son struggles with paying attention to any 1 action item. When he is…read morefocused, he is on point. The trick is keeping his focus on any one thing at a time. Some of this I attribute to him simply being a precocious 8-year old, and the other is just his lack of attention to any one thing at any one time. When my wife and I decided to put him into Taekwondo, he was only 4 years old. While he ebbs and flows with how he takes in basic movement, form and instructions, there is no doubt that the lessons are working on him overall in a good way. In spirit, in physical fitness, discipline and most importantly, in confidence. He truly has come a long way. Master Nam's approach is well suited to teaching the students at this Dojang and our son has definitely benefited from it. Has our son struggled from time to time? Yes he has. Our son is very expressive and wears his emotions on his sleeve. He gets frustrated easily and will start to cry when he's instructed to do push ups, but he's been better at holding the tears back more recently. When I told him that I had to do pushups when I was in the Army, I told him while it may look like punishment, it was simply to make me refocus my attention. It wasn't personal even though at times it came across to me like it was personal. So he shouldn't take it personally when Master Nam makes him do push ups. The push up is just a direct result to your coming up short in something and rededicates your focus on that one thing so that you do it right the next time. All this to say, when our son messes up a form, or basic movement or he is not paying attention and he's told to do a push up, the act itself isn't what frustrates him. It's that he did something wrong that made the master inform him to do a push up. He does push ups all the time at home so it's not hard for him to do it. This dedication to discipline is to build up confidence. This is important for a youngster growing up into a very unforgiving world. To start these teachings off early will go a long way for our son as he navigates through life. Master Nam is instilling all of these positive qualities into our son and the other students in ways that will pay huge dividends going into life. And along the way, they are learning an incredible skill set. Thank you so very much Master Nam.

My sole issue is the way the contract is written... I reviewed it numerous times and did not see…read morethat I had to move a certain amount of miles, in addition to providing a new Driver's Licenses and utility bill at my address to cancel. Please read the entire contract and ask questions directly to the company over the contract. I relocated from Woodbridge, VA to Upper Marlboro, MD on June 1, 2021, in which my son attending Taekwondo in Woodbridge, VA was a no go. I called on June 8, 2021 to cancel the contract was told by the Accounts Manager that I had to provide documents showing I moved, but the organization would not accept what I offered. I am beyond pissed and want a refund for the months they charged me. A contract is a legally binding document and all terms have to be explained in a thorough manner. The Accounts Manager was also very rude during the initial conversation, but the last conversation We had today, she tried to act like she didn't remember me, despite having a log of our previous conversation. Master Nam is a nice man, but the organization he works for is doing shady business. I would provide more context, but I will save it for another time if necessary. I WANT MY MONEY REFUNDED!

When I first moved in the area, it was recommended by some neighbors. My friend from the area…read morespeak highly of Master Cho. We used the before school care at JK Taekwondo. Master Cho was friendly, price was reasonable, and he ensure the safety of the children in his care. When I had to go to work early, he was able to accommodate to my work schedule. He is very responsive when I need to contact him. My daughter enjoyed her time at JK Taekwondo.

My three sons recently enrolled here. My oldest had a bad experience at another school and was…read morecrying when he stepped in here. Master Cho was patient and understanding. My son now absolutely loves coming here and wants to come every day. My twin boys are also reluctant but he is able to get them having fun in no time.

Capital Martial Arts Academy is a family community. They are incredible welcoming and amazing at…read moreteaching life lessons on and off the mat. They are true to their student creed and every drill starts trying to diffuse the situation. The instructors keep everything age appropriate and I know my girls are training safely. My daughter started at 4 at CMAA. We were walking by, and it looked like so much fun, and the instructors were so energetic we wanted to sign up. After a year of watching classes and parent involvement in the little ninja class, I joined to adult class. I have developed a new sense of confidence as a mom that I wasn't expecting. All the instructors are wonderful and it's nice to have female instructors for my girls to look up to. Capital Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts family, for your family.

5* they are amazing. I just enrolled my little guy in. he just turned 4 recently and being mostly a…read morecovid kid, preschool has been quite a rough adjustment for him so I figured some after school outside structured activities with other children in his age group would be necessary in preparing him for the big big world of kindergarten next year. I was a bit nervous about him taking this since he's never done any type of sport and takes quite a bit of time warming up to people. they are amazing here. all the staff are super friendly, passionate and very patient with this tiny group of kids. I highly recommend bringing your kids here if you are looking for something to keep your kids busy, engaged, and off thier electronics.

Our son went to TD for 3 yrs. during which he obtained a black belt. It's a great place for…read morefitness, and for after-school care, if this is what you need. They have a separate area for homework and transportation from the area schools. As far as TKD, much of the curriculum is focused on testing for the next color belt. This is where my review gets negative. As long as a student shows up to classes, they will get a belt. We paid $45 every 6 weeks for their promotion test. This is besides the monthly fee. Not every student will acquire the same level of skill, nor effort, but everyone is "encouraged" to take the test. No one "fails" the test. Hence, when the $450 fee for the black belt comes, and you wonder if you're just buying the belt... Be mindful that for a black belt, in other martial art disciplines a student needs many, many more years of experience and a certain level of maturity. Is a 10-yr old a true black belt? Not really. But consider that most TKD academies in the region follow a similar business model. The masters that have served this particular location have changed. Some are more skilled than others, but good and engaging overall. Not every parent can be happy though. I've had parents bring up situations of apathy and/or favoritism several times. Also, except with after-school sutdents (they pay more), if anything comes up, don't expect management communicate much with parents. We hardly received e-mails and then wondered what they just didn't reach out to us. My advice is to shop around and ask other parents.

My son just completed summer camp here. Master Cho is so upbeat, kind and fun. He always has a…read moresmile on his face and the kids love him. It is so nice to see someone love what they do and have a positive influence on the kids. As a matter of fact, the entire staff is wonderful. My son couldn't wait to go back to camp when we were on vacation, and has begged me to put him in after care. Great people to work with.

My younger daughter takes class here & loves it. I love it for her also. The instructors/masters…read moreare excellent with the kids, keep them focused, and teach them discipline. My daughter has a few school friends who regularly attend the same classes as her, but I have noticed that she has also become friendly with other children which is especially nice to see in this COVID age. The thing I like most is the flexibility of the classes. I had assumed we would have to come a specific set of days every week, but you can choose which days work best for your child. This is especially helpful for those of us with other children or prior engagements, or simply to allow the child the independence to pick when they'd like to come. My daughter started in mid-March and she got her white belt in April. It is now early May and she's gotten two tips on her belt already. These achievements give my daughter a sense of pride and also motivation to keep doing her best! They also offer summer camp, after school care, and always have something special going on (like bring a friend week, mother's appreciation month right now, and father's month coming up in June). Overall I'm really grateful to have my daughter in this academy and look forward to the years to come.

Elite M.A. Center provides various martial arts classes for students of all ages, including day…read morecamps, after-school sessions, and even opportunities for birthday/private parties. I love that their mission is all about providing a safe and fun environment that encourages self-improvement and personal development. Reaching out to Ms. Annie for more information, she was super responsive, friendly, and was readily available for any assistance! I can see why this place receives high kudos from their happy clients, as it's an awesome activity for after-school/-work or on the weekends! Located in the same plaza of Wegman's, there's plenty of parking around. +classes for all abilities +camps available +friendly staff +safe environment +located in the Wegman's plaza +plenty of free parking