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.

This review is for their kid's program…read more We joined after an incredibly thorough vetting of all the surrounding martial arts studios and couldn't be happier with this hidden gem. The Capital MMA instructors, Coach Danielle, Coach Nick, and Coach Aiden, are incredibly talented jiu jitsu martial artists but more importantly, they are all gifted with the ability to break down and translate complex jiu jitsu moves in a way that's fun, accessible, and safe. Typically, you either get a talented martial artist or a good teacher - it's a unicorn to have both. Fortunately, this studio is full of unicorns. It's been incredible to see how much my kids have developed their skills and confidence and made some close friendships along the way. Others can have their belt factory, birthday party, mc studios (I'll stick with this tucked away garage gym on H Street anytime). Love their authenticity and commitment to keeping it real. Coach Danielle even posts YouTube videos so that kids can practice at home! They allow you to watch but they provide encouraging feedback to parents as kids reach new milestones. Green flags everywhere!!

Great options available. Really dedicated teachers. Always a great experience to train there.read more

I've been traveling out of town and this is one of the best BJJ gyms I've visited so far. There's a…read morevery healthy culture and community at Groundworks. The instructors (Chris and the two Seans) teach a very modern approach to BJJ. Instead of just showing a position, practicing it a few times, and then sparring, they have us play games to really drill in the position and how it connects to the overall picture. I have found this style to be extremely beneficial as a beginner who is still trying to understand the fundamentals. One of my favorite things about the gym is the strong sense of community. On Thursdays we go out to a Mexican restaurant after class and travel to other gyms. Whether you are new to BJJ or have been practicing for a while you'll be sure to find an awesome community and phenomenal training here at Groundworks. OSS!

This is an excellent place to train. I dropped in for an open mat and met a lot of people across…read moreall belt levels. Everyone was super friendly, welcoming and more than willing to teach me some new tricks. The gym owners themselves were very warm-hearted people and offered to roll with me as well which was tremendously helpful. Facilities were super clean and plenty of mat space for a bit crew to roll. Would give this place an 11 out of 10 and recommend to anyone looking for a place to train while visiting DC or even begin their jiu jitsu journey.

I love this place. I…read moremoved here from Denver for a job and the first thing I did was look for a Muay Thai gym recommendation, and this was the gym that was recommended. It was so important to me that I even chose my house to be close to this gym. When I got here it did not disappoint. Almost immediately I met kru Jom who has since taken my Muay Thai to the best level. To be completely honest, I move with a lot of Ego. I thought I had to be fast , strong, and impressive in order to be "good at martial arts" and kru Jom called me out immediately. "Sahira, I need you move more. Too tense" and "Sahira, I need you play more". In the 5 month I've been working with Kru Jom I've become more playful and relaxed in my motion, which is also translating into my regular life. Anger issues have noticeable decreased and I find myself applying Kru Jom's life philosophy into my healing practice as well (I'm a chiropractor). Kru Jom is my guy, and the entire gym holds excellent standards and requires high levels of discipline from me, which is the environment I thrive best in. "Train. Win. Repeat." is our motto, and it holds true both in the gym and outside of the gym. If you want friends to sweat with, play with, and get better with, this is the place for you. Oh, and we have a cold plunge and sauna as well as an entire boxing ring. The amenities are great, and the community is better.

I was in the area for work and did a drop-in bjj class at Pentagon MMA. Everyone was extremely…read morewelcoming and there were a lot of tough rounds! The gym is beautiful and has everything you need (showers, weights, plenty of mat space). Highly recommend! If youre in the DC-area definitely check them out!

Going into this, I thought I would end up in one of two situations:…read more 1) that it would be cardio kick boxing for soccer moms (no offense to soccer moms) Or 2) it would be a haughty group of strikers that didn't want new comers I was completely wrong on both counts. This is absolutely the real deal place if you want to learn how to fight - but it has a welcoming staff and a welcoming group of members. They offer a ton of options of classes that you can mix up. I really like the boxing at all levels class with Antonio and the Muay Thai class with Tony. It's the best work out I've had in my adult life. Great place to get in shape, learn some skills and make some good friends in the process. Highly recommend.

Adding an update here: the billing team did finally get back to me and the owner of the business…read moreended up calling which was nice. Please make billing team more accessible for the future though!

Just want to say that HighNoon is a great place to train, even though it's not my home gym. They…read morebring a lot of people together and honestly have the best open mats around. It's a very competitive room, but they prioritize control and respect. It might look intimidating walking in because basically everyone looks jacked, but they are just as chill as they are strong. The facilities are excellent (large mats, big locker rooms/showers, plenty of seating). Highly recommend stopping by--make sure you meet Tim, the owner. Super nice guy.

I'm not a regular, but I stopped by for 2 classes while my normal gym was unavailable. Probably the…read morebest experience I've had walking into a gym. The advanced class was intense - an ecological approach with just enough time to recover between drills. Tim gives individual attention to his athletes, and you'll definitely feel like you're being coached and not just attending class. The mats were spacious and while everyone was sweating a lot, they stayed dry because humidity was low. Strongly reccomended if you're looking for a gym with the primary goal of getting better.

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.

Overall: I didn't know Jiu-jitsu gym was a thing. My little…read morebrother wanted to do karate for the longest time since other kids were also doing it. I never had the time to take him. My boyfriend was going to this gym and recommended it to me. With covid going on, I was scared of taking my brother to such activities. However, I was worried for nothing. This gym takes such great precautions with the pandemic. My brother loves coming here and looks forward to it every week. I personally never took a class here, but I would observe on the sidelines when taking my brother. I really recommend this gym and jiu-jitsu practice in general. I have much respect for this gym. The coach: He is a great teacher and especially with kids. He explains moves very well for kids to understand. He teaches discipline and yet still makes it fun for them. The coach offers private classes, which we have been doing until kid's classes open back up. My brother really enjoys his sessions with the coach and other members of the gym. My brother was awkward at first, but as classes went by, he became more comfortable. My brother would talk about his coach and what moves he taught him--shares stories about his new friends and uncles. Pandemic Precautions: Everyone wears masks during sessions. The coach would also sanitize in between sessions. There is hand sanitizer available. They are also temperature checks among arrival. Parking/Locations: The parking is limited in front of the gym. There are many spots to park though. There is additional parking at other Buisness's. Its located in a Neighborhood with lots of mini shops and studios. The gym: It is pretty spacious for private sessions, in regards to big classes. The gym max occupancy would seem to be about fifteen people. The is a bathroom available. Mats are laid out very spaciously. Classes are about an hour. Scheduling classes are very flexible. The gym is closed on Sundays.

It was a amazing experience I enjoyed my time there I learn how to defend myself and I had fun.read more

Evolve All is awesome and I am pleased to leave a review of them…read more I recently checked out Evolve All since I was in town but wanted to train (muay thai/striking) in a friendly learning environment. I was in town for such a short time that it'd be better for me to drop-in classes rather than buying a monthly membership. Evolve All was just the place for that. The owner, Emerson, made me feel welcome when he responded to my inquiry saying that he'll find me someone who'll work with me. That special attention to individuals is definitely what separates a warm/welcoming gym from the rest of the pack. When I went to train, I saw how beautiful the space is. Green and white mats lined practically everywhere. Coach Elijah worked with me and another student and I can honestly say that if I were still in Arlington, VA (I returned to Philly), I would be a member of Evolve All because of my interactions with the staff/coaches, the facility, and the training + community there. Overall, Evolve All is a great family-oriented gym. I can't recommend it enough for anyone who is searching for their next spot to train and looking to level up while still feeling like part of a friendly/welcoming community.

This review is from the perspective of someone new to DC and new to martial arts. I tried two other…read moregyms before settling on EvolveAll. There was hardly a contest, in terms of the welcome my roomie and received, as well as the kindness of the staff and owner. I chose a BJJ membership where I have the opportunity to join about three classes per week (as a beginner, more as you grow), access to a weight-lifting space, and free reign to practice rolling when there is a free mat. I CANNOT speak enough about the amazing crew that runs EvolveAll. The owner and general manager take the time to truly make you feel welcomed and excited to be in their space. The instructors are of the highest level and ensure that you understand new moves and drills on an individual level. They make sure to invite experienced members to the beginner classes so that way new members can train with someone who's comfortable with the movements. I HIGHLY recommend EvolveAll for individuals of all ages, skill levels, and fitness. Every class starts with some conditioning, goes into a couple of moves, and ends with optional free rolling.