My niece just joined Grand Tiger Martial Arts and she already loves it. The offer a $70 2 week…read moretrial which includes a free uniform. The staff is very welcoming and loves to answer any questions you have. It is located in a busy parking lot because there are several other businesses around but it is easily accessible. When you arrive the door is normally open, if you are just joining, you go to the front desk and ask for Crystal. She will sign you in, grab a uniform for your child, and collect your payment. Your child can change in the bathrooms in the back and join their class when it starts. We arrived late, but once my niece joined the class, she received a warm welcome by both instructors. Immediately one of the instructors gave her the individual attention needed in order for her to catch up. One of the reasons I chose this location is because they ask parents to grade the students on their behavior at home and based on what they get at home, they are allowed to try for a belt. It definitely helps with listening at home. Once leaving the class, each student has to bow and say bye as they exit. We love our new karate home.

I think it is a mcdojo because you get a belt every month and ot takes 3 through 10 years to get a…read moreblack belt but you got it In 2?

We first discovered K2 Powerhouse Tae Kwon Do simply driving down the street. My son was four years…read moreold at the time, and when he saw the sign, he pointed at it and said, "I want to go there. I want to do Tae Kwon Do." As a parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum, I was hesitant. Crowds were difficult for him, and we had already tried everything -- basketball, dance, baseball, swimming -- but nothing truly worked. We weren't just looking for a sport; we were looking for something that could help build his confidence, give him structure, and help him feel like he belonged somewhere. I still remember his first session at K2. I was physically ill with anxiety, terrified that he wouldn't be able to follow the rules or that he would have a meltdown and we would be asked to leave. Instead, Master Mike confidently welcomed him into class without hesitation, and what I witnessed that day amazed me. My son adapted. More importantly, he wanted to be there. The instructors and staff made him feel included, capable, and accepted from the very beginning. Now, almost six years later, my son is a green belt and actively involved in K2 through classes, Parents' Night Out, summer camps, and soon their new self-defense class for kids. Master Mike, June, Grand Master Habib, Carolina, Master Brandon, and so many others have become an extension of our family. They have helped us raise our son with patience, encouragement, discipline, and genuine care. Every single day, they meet him where he is while continuing to help him grow into a more confident and capable young boy. We are beyond thankful for K2. If you are looking for a dojo -- or simply a place where your child can build confidence, discipline, friendships, and a sense of belonging -- this is the place to go. I cannot recommend them enough.

My kid has been going to K2 on and off for many years now. We came back after attending another…read moreschool because the instructors here are excellent and take a lot of personal time with the students. The classes have changed over the years but K2 has been like family for us.

I want to give a major shout out to Trulynd Hall & Hannah Lee from Be Ryong Martial Arts studio in…read moreAlexandria. They went above and beyond to show our campers an amazing demonstration of basic TaeKwonDo skills. Highly recommend their instruction, patience, and expertise!

Without a doubt, one of the best experiences of my life. I started here (At the school which is…read morelocated in Alexandria, VA) as a hapkido white belt with absolutely 0 martial arts experience, and left as a black belt when I regretfully had to move away. That's literally the only thing that could stop me from coming to class (4 times a week). Also important, this is a sparring school, so all the things you learn are put to the test. Master Yun is all of the following: - Kind - Smart - Incredibly Skilled - A good teacher - A BEAST (Seriously, sparring with this guy is like sparring with a tree that hits back with the force of a car accident) - Gentle (He can take you all the way to your limits without hurting you) The other students and instructors at the school are outstanding, and i'm proud to have trained with them. You will forge friendships and skills, as well as your mind, body and soul. I can't recommend this school enough for hapkido and taekwondo martial arts training.

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.

My children have been with Kaizen for about two years now and they've loved it. Now 10 and 7, Coach…read moreNina and the lead instructor, Coach V, have given them skills and focus, not to mention just the pure joy of learning the martial arts. Capitol Hill classes are held in the community hall at Washington Parish Christ Church on Saturdays.

Jorge is an excellent instructor and has a very welcoming and helpful group of dedicated students…read more His classes are good for beginning to very experienced practitioners. The tone of the class is serious and respectful. I highly recommend for anyone interested in learning or practicing Tai Chi.

Wonderful human and instructor. Highly knowledgeable and goes the extra mile. He teaches beginners…read moreand advanced students.

I was told $99/month by Dietrich then later $199/month by the blond assistant. I questioned the…read morechange in price and told her to forget it and started to walk out. Then she it would be 99/m instead. So which is it?

Great way to release stress and workout!!!read more

District Martial Arts is a phenomenal gym! The gym has a great culture - the instructors are…read moreexcellent and the students are welcoming and kind. If you're looking to train in the DMV area, this is the place to go! I will definitely be back next time I am in town! Thanks for having me!

We started here a few months ago for our 8 year old, and we have been very impressed by the coaches…read moreand management here. They are very skilled and knows how to grasp the kids attention without the usual dead serious martial arts vibe. Perfectly balanced. In only few months, I'm out kid competed at a tournament and is in love of the sport. He's more focused, active, healthy, and self aware. The level of progress the coaches made with him was very high. Highly recommend this place, for adults, too!