This gym was such a cool vibe. I'm from out of town and called a couple of gyms in the area to try…read moreto get in a quick workout. The owner was super nice on the phone and said I could stop by. When I got there, he was very welcoming and invited me to join the others upstairs that were training. Since I wanted to get a solo workout, he let me work out on the 1st floor (variety of bags & mat space). he put some music on and let me get my workout in. There were variety of folks here from fighters that were training for upcoming fights to people of all ages, men & women getting their training in. Everyone was super nice & welcoming. Next time I'm in town I'm definitely stopping by for a workout! Also, since I didn't bring any gear from home, they had everything available for purchase, gloves & wraps at very good prices and great quality. This gym is truly a gem. I travel across the country & have visited many gyms. This gym is definitely a special vibe. Thank you to all the coaches & athletes for welcoming me!

Our 5 y/o takes Muay Thai classes here and couldn't be happier. Kamil, Master Dan, and other…read moremaster-level instructors teach the course and are very patient and attentive. Class size is small 2-4 kids during the week. We were thinking of karate, however, sticking with MT because we love the instructors. Most classes are for adults, so it's not just for kids.

Started training there when I was 16 and always felt welcome, encouraged, supported, and safe…read more Continue to train as an adult even though I am much further away because it is rigorous, the instructors are amazing, and it's fun. My injuries have always been accommodated, my questions have always been answered, and the instructors have always been incredibly kind to me. Especially as a woman, I've been to other martial arts gyms where it was not welcoming or safe for women, instructors were inappropriate, etc. however at Krav Maga NOVA, instructors are respectful, ask for consent to touch you to demo something, and create a safe place to train.

Incredible staff and instructors, good vibe, serious but fun. Learned a lot and had a great time…read more Be ready to work your butt off!

We started my daughter's Jiu Jitsu journey here when she was 6. I can't say enough about how great…read moreChad and Paul are. Very humble and down to earth people, who just so happen to also be beasts on the mat. The coaches here are amazing, including Coach Kevin, Mo and Red, to name a few. They are all amazing with kids and do a fantastic job building strength and confidence in the kids. If you're considering signing up your kid, or yourself, don't hesitate, this is a great gym/community, with great instructors and members.

This studio is truly exceptional…read more I know a lot of parents in the region tend to look to taekwondo first as a place to put their kids- mostly because of the after school programs and summer camps. Some of these schools are great (specifically the Jhoon Rhee ones), but most are WTF belt factories. What makes this place special is that it is only a martial arts studio and workout gym. You come there to work and learn and be part of a community. The instructors are focused and passionate and they have my 10 year old reaching for aspects of himself taekwondo never did. This studio is a hidden gem and I fully recommend this place.

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.

Recently moved from California and was searching for a new academy to train at. Black Cat is my new…read morehome from day one I knew I didn't need to check out any other gyms. The vibes are great the instruction is absolutely fantastic and intricate. I'm looking forward to training here as long as I call NoVA home.

One of the best gyms period. Instruction is elite. Adam is a world class competitor and…read moreinstructor who takes time to understand and connect with all of his students from white belt to black belt. The facility is first of all very clean, modern, and overall one of the coolest spots to train (you get to train 10 floors up with an incredible view.). All of the teammates are super welcoming. Most of all this is a safe and constructive environment where you will learn and get better.

I had a really great time visiting here. PS your first class is free! The instructors and the staff…read morethat worked here were all really kind and made the experience even more enjoyable. I've been to boxing classes before, but I really liked the way that they laid out the class format here. It's a variety of boxing and strength workouts intermixed so you get a well rounded workout. Each day also has a different focus like legs, core, etc. so the workouts that go alongside the boxing have a collective theme. I got a very nice calorie burn. I recommend this to somebody who wants to change up their fitness routine. They have class pack options if you don't want a huge commitment. Or you can join one of their different memberships. The class length is 50 minutes.

RockBox is fantastic! The classes are so much fun. All of the coaches are great and work to…read morechallenge you during class. I leave the classes feeling accomplished and definitely notice myself getting stronger. Would recommend this studio for all fitness levels.

Master Jasmine was very patient and helped our 3.5 year old boy to try out a class. My son is a bit…read moretoo young and not disciplined enough so he did not do too well taking directions. So we will have to try out again in couple months when he is ready.However, Master Jasmine took her time to help, guide as best as she can to direct my son. I hope in a later date, my son could take the Tiger class without issues.

Initially this seemed like a great alternative to after school care. It seems many children…read morebenefit from the tae kwon do instruction. Our experience went bad with the after school care program. Initially, there was awkwardness when I was called due to our child not being at school to catch the after school bus. I understand a phone call to make sure everything is okay, although that had already been done at the school. The awkwardness is the repeating of how it was an inconvenience for the Elite MA staff even after repeated apologies. It was as though they were waiting for even more apologies. This happened another time we retrieved our child from school. As it turns out, there was a reason our child was getting ill toward the end of the day. We found out about an issue on the bus with assigned seating with a well established student ultimately threatening to break our child's glasses. The resolution by Elite MA was a call to us blaming our child for initiating the ongoing bullying (laughable if you knew our child who goes out of her way to play with those who have no playmates), but that the bully was 'really, really sorry.' When I repeated that this girl threatened our child, I got the ultimate brush off, 'ummm'. We only used their after school services for one month. I expect more morality out of a martial arts studio. After several high pressure sales attempts tied to long contracts, we will not be going back. Response: They only reached out after reading this review, and in doing so were only asking for identifying information. This is something that I tried to resolve within the business and was handled poorly as described above. Unless they have a consistent problem with bullying that they typically blame on the victim, there would have been no reason to make contact only to elicit information. There was no attempt to resolve the issue. As stated above, the primary problem is with the perceived demand of apology from the caller, not the call itself. The contracts are fair, and very high pressure, as is the sale of the many other hidden costs involved. Not expensive independently, but are frequent.

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

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.

We've been going to Life Champ for 3 years. The instructors are amazing, the aftercare program is…read moreexcellent, and both our sons love it. We honestly don't know what we would do without them.

Our family loves Life Champ! We started out thinking our daughter would go to the trial period to…read moresee if she liked it. Now almost three years later and she is on her way to getting her BoBlack belt. All the instructors are amazing and I have and will continue to refer anyone with an interest in TaeKwonDo to Life Champ in Kingstowne