Professor Hernan provides a safe and fun atmosphere to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It is beginner…read morefriendly and offers multiple classes for different age groups. This place really becomes a second home to you and members treat each other with respect like a family. Professor Hernan is extremely approachable and can tailor his answers to fit your jiu jitsu strategy, from beginner to advanced. As I've progressed under this program, I've noticed my confidence and health has improved. I return from training sessions having learned a lot and feeling great from a challenging workout.

Stellar instruction and a very welcoming environment. A must try for beginners and experienced…read moremartial artists.

Great place for the kids to learn self discipline and have fun while learning how to defend…read morethemselves. Love the family atmosphere.

From the owner: Welcome to Baltimore Counties Premier Traditional Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate School…read more We offer classes for the young and old that will build confidence, strength agility and great self defense skills. With over 50 yrs experience our Chief Instructor will take the student from Beginner to Black Belt.

Amazing spot that's instilled so much confidence in my son with the amazing instructors that…read moregenuinely love and care about their students!

Great place for learning. The team is absolutely AMAZING and they have been there for decades.read more

My son has been coming to Okinawan Karate Dojo for almost a full year. Sensei Stan and the rest of…read morehis team do a really wonderful job teaching the kids! This school is very family oriented and maintains an educational yet fun environment. The pricing here is very fair for the classes as well as their branded merchandise. The class schedule is also very easy to follow. The daily class schedule for each level of students is different for every day of the week. However, this schedule is the same every week. Once you input the dates into your calendar you can put them on repeat and you'll never miss a beat. The belt testing here is also done well in my opinion. The testing dates are announced well in advance and I've also seen them posted throughout the Dojo. As long as the students attend, participate and learn the different blocks, punches, etc then they should pass their tests each time. My son has moved up to the next belt each time he has a belt test. The new location is really cool too! They now have two floors which allows them to accommodate more classes as well. I really am glad that my son attends Okinawan Karate Dojo! I'm lookong forward to him earning his black belt here one day.

A young family member attended the summer camp program. This was his 3rd year. He looks forward to…read moreattending every year. Although the kids were not able to get to the pool this year, the camp was able to make up for the temporary change. The price was reasonable and manageable. The program included valuable karate lessons taught by certified instructors. This has always been a great service. The diversity of the program has always been reflective of the county. Overall, the Okinawa Dojo summer camp program met and exceeded expectations by providing my little family member with a fun, healthy and safe environment.

The most disappointing place. if you aren't a member of their demo team you are overlooked. on more…read morethan one occasion, ok, many many occasions I've witnessed them disrespecting students. I've heard them say "not good", "too hard, lose weight", or make fun of children's hair or clothing. They admonish children who aren't old enough to drive, or are late because they are being tutored. They preach respect but are the most disrespectful men I've ever come across. waiting for our contract to be done then we are gone. Literally go anywhere but here.

We moved here from Northern Virginia almost three years ago, and searched for an excellent Tae Kwon…read moreDo dojang for a long time. We tried several different places, but they just did not measure up to our old one (Tiger Den). Finally we discovered Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do, in Ellicott City. I have been saying for years that we need something like this here! You will find the instructors, Master Shin and Master Chong are both experts in Tae Kwon Do, however most importantly are enthusiastic about the sport! They have a way of encouraging the kids to learn while strengthening their bodies and teaching respect. My son's behavior improved immediately after a few classes. He wants to do well for the Masters and he has developed an appreciation for the Korean teachings of respect. Most of all, he is excited to learn and has a goal to strive for black belt. The Masters get the kids to think about goals, which is what they need. My son even has the thought the he could compete one day, just like the Masters. I believe with excellent teachers like Master Shin and Master Chong it is possible! You will find the dojo is always clean and everything is new. They have state of the art equipment, and benches for the parents to sit and watch. The schedule is very accommodating. You can choose from a variety of classes from afternoon to late evening, and even Saturday classes. The class time is just under an hour, so not too long for busy schedules and it does not interfere with homework. You will find price to be comparable to others in the area, and they do accept payment plans. It is well worth the money, and it has been my experience that the class sizes are small enough that each child gets individual instruction and attention. Overall, this is a success for Ellicott City! This is exactly the type of Tae Kwon Do we needed. They have a website that gives more information of their backgrounds. Check it out...and give them a call.

I've been doing CrossFit for almost 3 years and recently made the decision to switch boxes; it was…read moregetting difficult to make my way into the city to work out every morning, and with my better half in law school every night, I needed a bit more flexibility in my life. CrossFit Catonsville is very close to home, they have a great class schedule (especially for a smaller gym), and kickboxing and yoga are included in their membership! Chris, the owner and head coach, is awesome; I find that his style of coaching is very focused on technique and he has lots of suggestions on how to scale WODs with the goal of getting stronger, not just finishing a workout. I've already PR'd on several lifts in the past month at CFC. Eric and Susan are also fantastic coaches, and I've really benefitted from some of the pointers and suggestions they have made. As anyone who does CrossFit will tell you, the community aspect is what keeps folks coming back for more. The people here are AMAZING and friendly, and I have felt so welcome from the beginning. This is a great box for people who have been doing CrossFit for a while, and an excellent box for beginners. The prices are really fair, and, as previously mentioned, you have a few other options for how to get a good workout in with kickboxing and yoga!

Update: I have been a member for about 6 years now and it still as great as when I started.read more

This karate club is one of a kind. This kids classes are great! The instructors are kind and…read morecompassionate but they also know their stuff! I am also impressed by the adult classes; many men and women come to learn at this club.. and of all different all ages!

Of you're looking for a place for you and or your child to learn disciplined taekwondo. Look no…read morefurther. There is a fitness class on Saturdays eleven if you don't want to train in taekwondo. A great work out. This is a very friendly establishment family friendly. Very affordable at 125 per month to come as often as you want. Come See instructor Dan for a free trail for you or your child.

this is a fantastic place for the whole family to train, get fit and have fun. we're so lucky to…read morehave world class instructors right in our backyard.

We found this place almost 4 years ago, after coming out of a kumon center across the street…read more Outside was hung with grand opening banners, so we decided to stop in and check it out. The Master (surprisingly) was young, but after one trial class, my 7 year old daughter was hooked. She loved how Master Andrew made classes fun, entertaining, and filled with laughter, but also included times for serious learning accordingly. He understands if the kids are having a difficult time with certain forms, but continues to encourage them which helps give them that push to continue, rather than to quit. This dojo is also run by the most family-oriented family, whom (from what I've seen) all remembers each students and their families names. They are constantly sanitizing and keeping the place clean. Yes, even before covid hit. 4 years later, my daughter who started out as a no belt, holds a second degree black belt. Thank you to Master Andrew and Master Yang for having superb positive teaching values for the children.

We've been going to JS TKD for several months now, and I've been waiting to write a review…read more Master Andrew is provides a perfect balance of kindness and structure for the kids to learn the principles of TKD. My son struggles with paying attention in school, but here he loves "focusing" and learning new techniques. It's the right balance of challenge and accomplishment. The facility is nice enough, there is enough room for all the kids to spread out. Class sizes are around 12-15, which is perfect. Belt progression is not guaranteed, and belt testing is serious. Master Andrew trains his students to be competitive and many do participate in state and national competitions, but we're only white belt, so a ways to go still. If you're looking for a family-friendly, flexible, fun and competitive environment, this is the place.

This is a stellar martial arts academy with a solid curriculum. Offering classes in Brazilian Jiu…read moreJitsu and Muay Thai, training at this academy will make you a well-rounded fighter. The instructors are highly skilled, knowledgeable and engaging. The students are dedicated and enthusiastic, providing a positive atmosphere for growth and the cameraderie of training. This spacious facility includes changing rooms, huge, built-in mats and padded flooring for kickboxing. This is a terrific modern martial arts academy and is ideal for all skill-levels, from beginners to experts and for people who have trained in the past who are looking to get back in to practice.

From the owner: Prem1er Combat Academy offers elite level training and instruction in Muay Thai, Self Defense and…read moreFitness for people of all genders and ages living in Baltimore, Catonsville, Arbutus, Halethorpe and the surrounding areas.