Great place to learn Karate. Very nice instructors. Helpful owner. Going to start taking lessons…read moreagain.

Our daughter loves this place. The classes are fun and the instructors are firm, but patient. She…read morehas developed both her physical skill set and mental acuity. We also just had her birthday party here. She and her friends had a blast. Parents were equally impressed. Instructors entertain the kids with an extended version of a normal class (warm up, lesson and obstacle course). Parents don't have to do anything but catch up or take photos of their kids. The staff also help with the setup and distribution of food and clean up. I was not expecting at all the level of help that was provided. I couldn't have asked for more. I highly recommend this place for both classes and special events.

Been training with Greg at the adult BJJ class for a week now, and it's been the best training…read moreexperience for me so far. Warmups aren't too difficult but they get your joints ready for drilling and sparring. The techniques are taught in a clear, step-by-step manner that has both street safety and sport effectiveness in mind. There isn't any aggressiveness but everyone trains respectfully and there are plenty of purple belts who have helped me really hone in on details. Everything is handled in a way that pushes you to strive for detail-oriented jiu-jitsu while respecting your training partner.

I have been going to Bartman MMA since November 2011, and have loved every minute of it. If…read moreanything as I've grown, I've craved the teachings even more, now going 3 classes per week. I started out at his other location in Bethesda, joined the "Women's Kick Ass" class and Brazilian JiuJitsu classes here in Glenmont too. It's amazing, Greg and Tori (Women's class co-teacher) are amazing at what they do. They have been doing it a long time and you can tell. Not only by their technique, but their true passion for the sport. Anytime Relson Gracie is comin to town, they're there, for support, to give accolades, to LEARN. Aside from being great people, they are great teachers too. They communicate clearly, are happy to show moves in slow motion, from different angles, and hear your questions at any time; I am often guilty of saying "so...I was watching TV, and saw this move on Criminal Minds..." They teach students of all kinds-shapes-and sizes. They have a kids class too, so you know what that means... if they can keep the attention span of little children and teach them how to protect themselves....they're super coaches! What you really learn is how what they teach you depends on using your body to your advantage. It doesn't matter if you're big or small, strong or "room for improvement," it's a matter of physics... like working your body angles, pivot points, and leverage.... like calculated chess moves. I've learned self defense for the street, and proper grappling moves as well. The other bonus I've taken away is the mental aspect learned through all this. JiuJitsu is a calm of mind activity. Yes, you may rolling around on the ground, defending yourself, breaking a sweat (which is also a good cardio workout), but you're also trying to keep your mind at neutral. You don't want to waste all your strength in a battle for bronze (especially if you're my size, you'd often lose that fight). You don't want to tense up either. You stay calm, you keep in mind you are worth fighting for and there is always a way out of this. You "turn on your spidey senses" to feel where your partner/attacker is grabbing you, and use your skills to maneuver around their grasp. Seriously--mind included--it's a full body workout. 3rd to last fun fact/tip: Greg and Tori hold seminars for private groups too (good for team-building activities, safety lessons, birthdays, maybe even bachelorette parties.... the moves I've learned, have definitely gotten me out of some tickle wars with my husband). 2nd to last tip of awesomeness: If you prepay for a class, or combination of classes, in bundles you get a discount! Be sure to ask when registering (because after this adoring review, how could you not sign up :-) am I right). Okay, the real last tip/fun fact: Students are also welcome to open mat Thursday nights for more practice!!

I am an honest person. I prepaid for a year of lessons. I then had a serious back injury. The…read morecontract said 100% refund in my situation with doctor note. My doctor wrote a letter to the school. I called four times. I emailed four times. I visited in person four times. I kept missing the owner, somehow. Two months later I was offered a 50% refund. I took it as very expensive lesson as to the kind of business it is. And looking at other reviews, I see it seems to be a pattern. Really great school without business ethics.​​​​

The membership contract has a cancellation fee. You have to cancel 30 days before the start of the…read morebilling cycle to avoid this fee. This amounts to you having to pay for an entire month of membership even if you don't want to use it, which is a free charge for no services. Advertised as self defense but no real self defense training which is proven is offered. I am not talking about competitive fighting which everyone knows is not about causing and defending against intentional harm or injury, which is what is meant in the context of self defense. I base my rating of 2 on professionality in terms of unjustified fees, and on the undemonstrated claim of self defense.

I met Mario many years ago and he first invited me to train, though back then I had injuries which…read moreI never thought I would train jitsu...I first came in 3 years ago to start training but between injuries and my mental health battle we parted ways .I just wanted to thank everyone at the Yamasaki gym but especially Fernando, Oscar, Elaine, Jessica, and Enzo (also Mario in spirit) for being so patient with me as I tried to use their gym as a positive coping mechanism for my mental health. God bless you all. I do not train there anymore but think it's a great gym for anyone to train, as they were all great people. Thanks for investing the time in me when I was not myself mentally. OSS.

Best BJJ academy. They preserve the roots of the culture and the traditions of the martial arts.read more

My 2 boys, ages 9 & 5, attend King Tiger Martial Arts and I started taking classes right along with…read morethem! We started going to keep in shape during Covid and partly for me to live out my dream of being a Kung Fu fighting Hero and we ended up falling in love with it and the teachers! Just recently the instructors incorporated a "Squid Game" theme for our class and it was soo much fun that we were almost ok with doing intense training because of all the fun we were having. That just shows, to me at least, that the teachers are knowledgeable on the current times/events and are committed to looking for new ways to keep us engaged. Did I mention how friendly and kind everyone from the owner to staff members are? They are patient with my boys, but also stern and I find that to be a great balance. I can't wait to see how much we all grow from these classes and experience. I recommend King Tiger Martial Arts to all! Even if you think you're old like me sign up lol!

I used to come and train here 10 years ago. I love the instructors here. And because of that I…read morebrought my son here. He's been here 1 year and he loves it They are amazing with the kids

I started Judo at the Compound about a year ago. The gym is great, the instructor is top-notch,…read moreand the whole experience is low-pressure and fun. Everyone is nice-- there's a range of ages and skill levels and we're all having fun learning together.

Great atmosphere. Friendly instructors and students. Really appreciate how clean the space is as…read morewell.

https://youtu.be/g90i2epDE8U…read more I just completed the 3 week course with Sifu Michael Speights! Learning from him is more then learning an form of self defense, learning from him increase OVERALL self improvement! You body and mind will be inspired and tested as you learn one of China's greatest art forms. He's the real deal, and his teacher was taught by the REAL MASTER YIP MAN. I am humbled, and eager to continue.

Sifu Mike is a very knowledgeable. His genuine enthusiasm for Wing Chun makes him a great teacher…read more With him YOU WILL WORK HARD and become an overall better person in the process.

Very kid friendly Martial Arts Studio. The training is authentic from the ancient Chinese Martial…read moreArts. The Shifu (Master of the School) is welcoming, patient, and stern with the students. Differently a great place to learn Martial Arts.

Shi Fi-- the teacher and owner who runs this place is amazing. He has small classes and…read moredifferentiates instruction for all students. He also has parent & children classes...meaning us parents who typically chart our children around and then sit and wait for them to finish, can actually participate and get in some exercise too. Me, I'm a 46 year old mother who has steadily advanced to a blue belt with his careful instruction which meets you where you are, and then teaches you how to move higher. My daughter, age 13, (and moving at a faster pace than me), has been challenged and is learning self-discipline. Every class is different and amazing-- this isn't a cookie factory martial art school. It's a real gem, and if you're lucky, you'll find it. :)

Should start off with admitting that I'm a Jiu-Jitsu addict. Further, I'm a small framed…read more30-something male. So visiting other academies can be intimidating. When traveling to Gaithersburg for work, I saw there was an academy reasonably close to where I was staying. Professor Noel was incredibly hospitable and encouraging for me to attend the classes. The academy itself is very clean throughout. The drilling or fundamentals classes were great in that they're both a good working and emphasizing drilling technique to perfection (drillers make killers as the saying goes). The advanced class that I attended immediately applied to something I've struggled with. With the requisite rolling, I found the students calm and technical with their sparring habits. Finally, the students themselves - across the belts - were friendly and inviting. I would definitely visit again as well as recommend Foundry Jiu-Jitsu as a place to train if you live in the area.

One of the very few places I miss in Montgomery County, MD. I have practiced judo and Brazilian jiu…read morejitsu in my teens before coming to the US, but since my skills were getting rusty, I tried several schools and The Foundry was the best fit for my skill level. I was not trying on to getting back to competing again, but to feel that empowerment and camaraderie among who practice this martial art. Perfect for every skill level. Great and knowledgeable instructors. Wonderful introduction for children to teach them discipline, respect, and being gentle with self and others. I highly recommend this for everyone who wants to be in tournaments, self-defense and fitness.

Kang's runs an after school program for kids who attend area elementary and middle schools. They…read morehave their own bus that picks up the kids at school and brings them to the center. Students have quiet time for homework/studying/reading, and then receive martial arts instruction. Ms. Donna, the lady who runs the after school program, runs a tight ship! The martial arts instructors, like the previous poster said, are tough, yet fair. The older kids are respectful, and treat the younger kids well. It's truly like a family environment...and you really notice it on belt test days. Bullying is not an issue--it is not tolerated. My kid loves attending, and I'm very happy.

Thank you to Master Martin, Master Victor, and Master Jayvon from Kang's MMA for an awesome…read morebirthday party celebration for Ema. Highlight of the day for her was cutting her cake with a samurai sword.