We brought our kids to Capital MMA for a free trial and absolutely loved it! This was actually the…read moresecond gym we tried--our first experience elsewhere felt rushed and not very kid-friendly. But Capital MMA was the complete opposite. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and comfortable. The instructors are fantastic with kids: respectful, engaging, and age-appropriate. They strike the perfect balance between fun and structure--allowing room for mistakes and typical kid behaviors while still keeping everyone focused. Pricing is very reasonable, and they offer a free one-month trial before any commitment. Plus, they honor a military discount, which we really appreciate. Our kids are excited for every class, and we feel great about the investment of time and money. Highly recommend for any parents looking for a positive, disciplined, and inclusive martial arts environment!

Moved all around the country for the military. This is Best gym and crossfit I've ever been to.read more

My kids have been training at Potomac Kempo for more than 8 years between them, and their…read moreexperience has been tremendous. Sensei Geof and his team of instructors have increased their skills, their confidence, and most importantly, their character. The kids have developed close friendships that persist beyond the dojo, and even my wife has started her own training. After two years, she is happier, healthier and more socially connected than she has been since our kids were born. I'm consistently impressed by the way that people of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and neurodiversity come together to train and connect with one another, and make continuous progress in their own respective journeys towards health, fitness and happiness.

Best Dojo, Best Sensei, I just love this place. I enjoy attending classe here and training…read more -Muddaser

My son ( now he is 12 YO.) was attending American Tukong before / after care since he started…read morekindergarten at Holing Meadow elementary. He was attending before and after care, karate class every day- good for kids this days, they were picking him up from school and drive to school every day. /they opened at 6:30 to 6:30, and it is very convenient for buzzy mom.we participated at everything: Ninja nights, spring, winter, summer camps - he still wants to go there for summer next year ;) This place is like a second family for him. I love both Mrs. Kim and Master Kim. they have four boys themselves and are very good with kids. My sun is a second degree black belt by now, he is fit and have good manners. I will recommend this place if you love your kids.

My daughter has been attending summer camp for the last four years! They do lots of fun activities…read moreto include six flags, laser tag, skating, DC day trips, air and space museum, the movies, the water park in Alexandria to name a few. The price is including in your weekly plan. The kids are taught tae kwon do and are allowed to test for belt colors. They even offer a parents night out and kids can spend the night (extra charge). Mrs. Kim and Ms. Judy are excellent to work with and I trust them with my child.

I was a student at Potomac Kempo (PK) for about 4-5 years, and I was sexually assaulted by one male…read morestudent and sexually harassed by another from this dojo. These incidents took place before covid. They were not ok then and they're not ok now. But I would not be writing this review if an adult instructor at the PK Kingstowne dojo had not been arrested for multiple counts of "carnal knowledge" of a minor a few years ago. Worse yet, there had been problematic behavior involving another teenager at this dojo and I can draw a direct connection between that and the above incidents. In 2019, an adult instructor and a teenage female student at this dojo began interacting under questionable circumstances in a questionable manner. Both denied any wrongdoing, but the behavior was highly inappropriate regardless. I insisted that PK address the situation. Although management ultimately responded with the requisite seriousness, it took repeated prodding by multiple adult students. Afterwards, I was vilified by a gaggle of paid and volunteer instructors across dojos. It should go without saying that no minor should be spending time alone with his/her adult instructor at odd hours in odd places without parental knowledge. Just as important, even if nothing happens initially, something is very likely to go awry if the adult and teenager continue to put themselves in situations that offer opportunities to slip up. This is basic knowledge you'd expect from anyone in an authority position over minors. Unfortunately, multiple PK instructors betrayed an appalling degree of ignorance, if not outright recklessness. A gossip factory thrived, and the resulting culture fostered an environment hospitable to sexual predators. In late 2021, after multiple PK instructors had vilified me for over two years, the previously mentioned instructor from the Kingstowne dojo was arrested for sexually assaulting a male teenage student. I had moved out of the Northern Virginia area by then due to a family tragedy, and I've not had time to write this review until now. What I'd like to see first and foremost is accountability for reprehensible behavior and changes made to prevent future sexual harassment and assault. In particular, I'd like to see the following written in black and white as PK employee policies AND conveyed as mandatory requirements to every paid and volunteer instructor at formal training sessions. 1. No adult instructor, from any of PK's dojos, should be spending time alone with a teenage student outside of the dojo, under suspicious circumstances, in an inappropriate fashion. PK should not assume that an instructor understands what "inappropriate" means and hence must make sure each instructor is properly educated. 2. No adult instructor and teenage student should LOOK LIKE they're dating, involved with each other romantically, or engaged in inappropriate physical interactions, even if no actual physical contact is taking place. 3. No adult instructor should go out with or have sex with a teenager even after she or he reaches 18. Every parent who sends a child to PK would instinctively know why such behavior is totally unacceptable, even if it's not illegal. I have no evidence that this has occurred at PK, but I did find it disturbing that some of the instructors appeared not to have the slightest understanding of this basic concept. 4. Any instructor who violates the above policies will be suspended or prohibited from teaching. 5. Any instructor who seeks to thwart PK's enforcement of the above policies should be suspended or prohibited from teaching. Instructors who have engaged in such behavior in the past will be required to sit down with a senior member of PK management and will be informed, in no uncertain terms, that their past behavior will no longer be tolerated. If PK were to enact these changes, I will delete this review.

I can't comment on the quality of instruction - but given that they don't post anything about the…read moreschedule or pricing I thought this may be useful for other people to know. The cost is $240 a month. So if you can only come one or two times a week, this is definitely not the dojo for you. There are no other pricing plans. Just for comparison - if you train at Capital MMA, you pay around $180 and get unlimited crossfit, muay thai, boxing BJJ. Here you get karate. Hope that helps.

The best people. Great trainers. After doing boxing and kickboxing for 20+ years I've done nothing…read morefor 15, and truly starting from scratch. These guys are great for someone at any level.

This gym is awesome! Amine is amazing to work with, his attention to detail is incredible. He…read morealways makes time to help coach everyone on the finer details as we work through techniques and overall fitness. Amine also makes an effort to connect with all his members and has truly created a strong community environment. I enjoy training hard here, but I also really enjoy the people. I highly recommend this gym if you're looking into getting into Muay Thai for the first time, if you're a seasoned veteran, or you just want to increase your overall fitness. Amine brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and I hope he continues to expand in the DMV area!!!!

Have a fun Zen Crafternoons for a relaxing afternoon creating art either solo or with friends!…read moreYou'll walk out confident, accomplished, and relaxed! I have attended their lantern making and mountain painting class. Both were taught by Allison and she was a superb teacher! She's clear, welcoming, and helpful, and makes you feel right at home. Over a soothing cup of tea, we learned to use sumo ink to create beautiful works of art inspired by nature. No pressure at all. I walk out feeling happy, relaxed, and accomplished (since I didn't spend the afternoon scrolling on social media!) The space is beautiful with a nice seating area, martial arts classes during the day for kids and adults, decorated in Japanese inspired art. There's client parking in the back. Beautiful, hidden gem!

I had no experience in martial arts at all and signed up for an intro class. It was wonderful, and…read morethe 3 intro classes were very affordable. Alison was my teacher and was a very patient and excellent coach. Everyone at the center is very nice and very skilled/knowledgable. Would recommend!

I happened to be in DC for a week for a convention and looked up Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy's…read more Capital popped up and I am glad it did. I emailed and asked about classes and received a response with 30 minutes. I was invited to train while I was there with open arms. My only complaint is, I didn't have more time to go. These guys train true Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu! Not to mention, everyone was extremely friendly and willing to roll. If you're ever in DC and looking to to train, definitely reach out.

The BEST GYM EVER y'all !!!! I love the dynamic in workouts, Trainers are always very motivated ,…read moreenergetic and helpful for their members. Gym is always so clean. You can walk-in and workout any time of the day. Highly recommending !!! cheers .

9Round is a great workout for busy professionals. Show up when you can, jump in the circuit, and…read moreget sweating! In and out in ~30 minutes. The owner and trainers here are awesome; very friendly, help with technique, and keep you motivated throughout the workout. I highly recommend checking out 9Round!

It's big and they have lots of equipment. You don't have to wait long even during peak hours…read more The boxing classes look fun. I plan to try it in the future.

I wish they offered more classes. The spinning classes are sometimes full but empty bikes are…read morereserved for people who aren't there. Gym won't offer more spin classes, just one a day if that. I had one class where the instructor never showed up and people had to tell management. Some of the instructors are great but Onelife isn't very focused on classes.