This week marks my first year of training with A-GAME Strength & Fitness so, I figure it's a good…read moreplace to reflect on my experience. When I started training with Mundah I came in extremely obese. I had no idea what I was about to embark on. During my initial consultation with "Coach Mundah" he stated it was going to be the most difficult thing I will ever do in my life. I didn't comprehend what he meant at the time because in my mind I was only concerned with 'losing weight'. "How will this be the most difficult task in my life?" I thought. Now, 200 training hours later, I realize Mundah was spot on about what he told me. I had tried everything to lose weight before. For years I struggled with my weight going up and down, yo-yo dieting programs, various diet pills, gimmicks, and even other trainers. None of those brought me anywhere close the success or results I gained training with A-GAME Strength & Fitness. Training with A-GAME has made a significant impact on my life. I have learned more about what it takes to live the health and fitness lifestyle than I ever imagined. Never have I been involved with someone as intensely passionate, driven, loving, giving, motivating, or highly-organized, as Mundah. One of the first indicators that I was dealing with an elite professional was when he instructed me to complete a series of prep-work, such as seeing my doctor for a full physical to include a cardiovascular exam, and having my blood drawn for my blood type. This may seem trivial because normally you are supposed to visit your doctor before starting a physical exertion program; but to me this was major, as I was not aware my diet should be based on my blood type. This is just one example of many of how Mundah has enlightened me in my new fitness journey, making this training experience the most rewarding. Training with A-GAME has re-directed my focus towards sacrificing, organizing my life, getting into a routine, changing my mindset, and making healthier choices. My journey is really just beginning and although I have made significant strides with my weight loss goals - 72 lbs. in my first 100 hours [5 months] of training! - I still have well over 100 lbs. to lose. Although this journey has been difficult mentally/emotionally, I don't regret any of it because of the results. I am slowly transforming into a new, healthier, and successful woman. I never realized how essential the mental and spiritual aspect is until now. A concept difficult to comprehend when you are stuck in an "obese mindset", as I have been for decades. Mundah's training philosophy of BEING THE BEST and his coaching approach of developing ('ordinary') people like me into elite individuals is like nothing I've ever experienced, which makes A-GAME stand above the rest. He does not take the "cookie-cutter" approach my previous trainers did. His program is uniquely designed and tailored to his clients according to their fitness levels; down to literally, every second of the workout, which is amazing to me. Mundah Massaquoi is a phenomenal trainer, leader, and friend. I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to train with A-GAME Strength & Fitness and would recommend this program to anyone. The name alone, "A-GAME Strength & Fitness" speaks for itself and is second-to-none in the DMV area. If you want to truly reach your level, hire Mundah now!

Why do people hire experts? They hire experts because they are serious about results. When it comes…read moreto health and wellness, Mundah should be at the top of your list! He is the type of trainer that is personally committed to your success and constructs work outs to fit your body's needs. Mundah and I connected at a time when I was ready to get my health back on track. There is a misconception that people with smaller frames are healthy but I knew that my body wasn't operating at its best. After working with Mundah, I felt physically and mentally healthier. The results are obvious. People always say that words matter and A Game is the perfect way to describe Mundah's work out philosophy... he brings out the best in you!

My son has been attending Yong Sung Lee Hapmudo Studio for several months now, and I have nothing…read morebut positive things to share. What started as an inquiry about summer camp has since grown into his goal of earning a black belt and enrolling full time. I was instantly impressed by the manners, discipline, and confidence of the older students, and I knew this would be an ideal opportunity for my son as we work to raise a well-rounded young man. We're excited to be part of the Hapmudo family and look forward to all that's in store!

Hapmudo has became a home for both Myself and my daughter…read more We took a break for about 6 weeks while getting acclimated to the new school year and during that time I noticed my daughters behavior changing for the worse and me having to repeat myself multiple times. This week is our first week back and I didn't know how much I missed it until we began seeing all the familiar faces and warm embraces. Master Dodd and Master B know us by name and were quick to resume putting my daughter back in a position of leadership. Also the events are amazing from parents night out to Halloween parades and trunk or treat. We did three summer camps this summer and out of all of them we discussed how the children were more well behaved and the negative influence was not there compared to the other camps. This is sure fire a wonderful community and we are honored to be a part of it

My kids have been here for 2 months and they are happy and doing well. I love the way Master Keith…read moreteaches.

First lesson for the littles tonight and so far so good. Owner Dan Elkins is as kind as they come…read moreand he has some great senior staff/instructors.

I was in town for business and recently started BJJ. I called and asked to pay a day fee to roll…read morefor a session. I was told not to worry about it and to just swing by. Attended the class learned 3 new moves. Instruction was clear well articulated and shown until thorough understanding. I was about 2 mins late given I didn't know exactly where the gym was but I was immediately rotated in. They mentioned they are moving to a new larger gym which is exciting for them as they have a great group of folks training

I've been going here for almost a year now and this place is like having another family. I am…read morecurrently taking the Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu adult classes and I love it. Coach James is pretty laid back but he's serious when he comes to instructing me and my teammates. I've seen not only my body become stronger and my stamina improve but my skills have definitely gotten better. I've really fallen in love with the sport and a great reason as to why is because of the continuous support from everyone in the gym including coach. We'll have family fight nights and watch the fights together and teammates bring their children along. We also do carpool arrangements to help get each other to different matches, to support the different teammates that are fighting. Coach James is a fair and reasonable guy. Very approachable. Any time I needed support or have had questions for him he has assisted me or partnered me with someone who could sharpen my skills. I'll be coming here for as long as I can. The familial support and the light-heartedness of the gym can't be beat. 1, 2, 3, AMAG!

I decided to put my @shabachyoga birthday coupon (because a true Virgo never lets a coupon go to…read morewaste!) to good use, by trying a new-to-me service: Reiki/Chakra Balancing Details: If you've been feeling emotionally stuck, the likely reason is an imbalance in your emotional energy. During this deeply relaxing session, the practitioner focuses Reiki energy to balance the 7 major energy centers (chakras) in the body. Expect to feel a release of negative energy and limiting thoughts. Expect to gain a sense of clarity and peace. This session will also aid in stress reduction and promote an overall sense of well-being. This session is heightened by the use of sound and scents, as the practitioner employs singing bowls, tuning forks, and essential oils to bring you back to a place of emotional balance. The session lasts 30-45 minutes depending on the state of your chakras. * I walked in with no fear and ready to get started, because I trust Courtenay's judgement. I just wanted to explore a new method of #selfcare.‍ As always, I left this session with lots of 'wow' exclamations.‼ (If only these sessions could be recorded/photographed. Then again, everything isn't meant for public display and stuff like this should be kept sacred.) Since beginning my #yoga /#meditation practice, a lot has changed (and will continue to do so) between my CROWN and my ROOT chakras. There's hope. Don't let #covid get you down. Consider #yoga as a way to get "unstuck" from the rut of #quarantine ‍ Namasté! __ IG: @f.hux Keep reading... #foodieHUX #yelpelite #yelpeatsdc

This was a not so good experience for me. I arrived 5 minutes late to an hour long session and was…read moredenied entry to the class, I can understand if I were 15 minutes late but I wasn't. This is terrible customer service in my opinion. As someone who made a first attempt at starting something new, this wasn't a good first impression on the energy being put off to me as a patron. Especially when you're attending something that's supposed to be relaxing and inviting. What if someone needed to build up the courage to come in a new environment in which they we nervous or self conscious about. When I arrived at the door the instructor simply just shook her head at me and didn't even think to offer me a refund or another session slot, she was just going to keep my money. Mind you this class cost $20. This doesn't seem very inviting and I would recommend another studio.

As someone who dedicates their life to work and exploring new food spots, working out has never…read morebeen my forte. I am a notorious quiter. If I struggle at something athletic, I am usually the first person to determine my time would be better spent completing work tasks not done during the work day. Turning 30, I decided I needed a change and signed up for the Southern Maryland CrossFit "Fall Into Fitness" Special. The "Fall Into Fitness" Special included unlimited classes for six weeks totalling $125.00 per person. My husband agreed to do it with me as support for a new step we both knew was going to be a struggle for me. Walking into Southern Maryland CrossFit, I did not know what to think but I was immediately greeted by Coach Amy who wove humor into her customer service paperwork requirements to help ease the obvious anxiety I was feeling upon walking in. Once you leave the small office, the entire remainder of the space is dedicated to work out space and equipment. Classes are on a rolling basis so when one is ending, the next class is preparing to warm up while other members are on the perimeter doing independent lifting tasks (ie. bench press, squats, overhead press). Warm ups are similar each day allowing for members to have some similarity and focus on the other components of the work out for the day. Each day of the week is different at Southern Maryland CrossFit and each coach works to support every members at their individual level/area of need. As a noob, each coach works with me on my form and help me scale the work out to a reasonable level (even when I am feeling spunky and try to go too heavy too soon). The coaches suggest members use a notebook of some sort to track their individual working weights and PRs; but if maintaining a notebook isn't your style (or you frequently forget where you put things), Southern Maryland CrossFit posts photos of their daily board onto their Facebook page. Overall, Southern Maryland CrossFit is extremely active on their website and social media platforms posting the daily work out, daily work out results, and even weekly messages from the owners! After a few months at Southern Maryland CrossFit, I feel stronger but something more important happened: I started to feel like part of a community. Each member is friendly, social, supportive, and down to help/scale with anyone whether you're new or a seasoned CrossFit participant. Even during the Corona Virus (COVID19) Pandemic, the Southern Maryland CrossFit Coaches and members have online virtual workout plans, virtual workout challenges, video meet ups, and frequent social media engagement. If you're a CrossFit kind of person or even if you're someone like me just looking to make a change to bring some healthy-ish balance to your life, consider Southern Maryland CrossFit. You won't regret it!

This place is a scam. Won't let you even see the gym in person until you sign a contract. Took me…read moreseveral months just to get in the door. The place is not welcoming, the owner doesn't answer questions/phone, the hours are terrible. For me, crossfit gyms are supposed to be community-based. This is far from it. They won't allow for drop ins, supposedly because people are not respectful, but it really to lock you into the contract. On the only class was able to go, they give you all the rules. Drop the bar and that's 8 minutes of burpees for everyone but you. So much for community, pinning people against other. Drive 10 minutes more. Go somewhere else.

My 4 year old loves taking ballet classes here. I like this place because they are very structured…read moreand if I'm going to paying money for this, I don't want it to feel like play time like other dance studios in the area. The kids still have fun but they are learning technique here. I also like how Debbie (I think that is her name) sometimes comes out and give parents feedback on how their child is doing. Another thing that I like about her is she remembers names very well. Might be a small thing to other parents but it's big to me. She remembered my daughter's name every class and that makes me feel like my child isn't another number. The studio is a bit small though. When they did family day I had to sit on the dance floor which was very uncomfortable, maybe because I don't have much fat on my booty. Another thing I wished this studio did was let the 4 year olds put a show or include them in the Nutcracker show. Overall, great studio and definitely would recommend other families.

Battle fitness changed my life, the staff is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and professionals…read more I start seeing huge result within the first 10 days. The session is only 45 minute, but you got to enjoy the personal stretching after the work out. If you are looking for real result, for better, sexier, and healthier you, please do not hesitate, come on and join our family; and do not worry about time Battle Fitness' staff works around your schedule.

I could not be happier with the results of my fitness journey with Je. I feel and look the FINEST I…read morehave ever been, dropping over 30lbs ,6% in body fat, and going from a size ten to a size six. I have never had more confidence and I am testing the levels of my sexy by wearing clothes I wouldn't normally wear and showing more skin than I normally would. NO more one piece swimsuits for me.. You gonna get all this body... okayyyy?! Whats more telling is, I am excited to work with Je on another journey to build my muscle and curves and build the body of dreams, which I thought was unattainable until I began working with her and seeing my results from then to now. This has truly been a total lifestyle change where I feel better mentally, physically, and emotionally. Granted life happens sometimes, but at least I have had Battle Fitness in my corner to help keep me on track with prioritizing myself and workouts to know that I am stronger, physically and mentally and results I have attained are incredible. I was searching for a black owned trainer in my local area when I found Je. She was close by and had great reviews so I decided to book a consultation and I'm so happy I did. I've had a trainer in the past however, the difference is that Je incorporated a total lifestyle change that encompassed so much more than just workouts. I workout in small groups but each session is personalized to the individual and their goals. I am in the military and one of my main goals was to improve on my physical fitness assessments. I am so happy I surpassed my goal in rising from a "Good High" score to an "Excellent score where I am now exempt for taking my physical fitness assessments for the year. I have even been approached as taking on a role as the command fitness leader due to my score off excellent. Jé also takes it a step further with private  1:1 consulting where we discuss my body transformation progress, what may or may not be working and how to make adjustments for better results. Je has always listened to whatever I'm going through and did not let me fall short of my goals no matter how much resistance I gave thinking -"this was too hard," or learning to balance my personal life to not get in the way of my goals. She made me feel like I could do this journey and truly supported me along the way. I appreciate you JE :