Elite MA Center of Fairfax has been a wonderful place for my son and daughter to learn Tae Kuan Do…read more Both of my children started in their Tigers program at 4 and the level of patience the instructors show is unmatched! My son is now in their regular program and loves it. The instructors work with the kids to help them learn and progress and really encourage them along the way. We plan to have Elite MA Center Fairfax in our lives for a long time!

Elite M.A Center is the best place around! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional. Sanitary facility, excellent front desk staff. I have two children in the program and it is excellent. Classes are taught in a challenging manner, also discipline, perseverance, confidence and respect. Students earn their belts and are not simply given a belt because they have attended the school for a certain period of time. They learn at their own pace until they master a level and achieve a belt. It teaches boys and girls the skills they need to handle or defend themselves in any given situation.

May 2026 update. The classes continue to challenge our abilities, grow our skills, increase our…read moreknowledge and refine our forms. The instructions are done in a way that helps us to understand the proper forms and techniques. The individual and partnered practice sessions help us apply the instructions to practice. We're in black/yellow belt and plan to keep going.

We have been coming to Family Focused Martial Arts for over five years, and it has been an amazing…read moreexperience. My son, Ari, started at age five and earned his black belt at 10, thanks to the incredible guidance and support of the instructors--Mr. and Mrs. Dolan, Mr. Dove, Mr. Gayle, and Mr. Ojumu. The instructors are genuinely invested in each child's growth. When my son lost motivation for karate, they encouraged him and helped him push through. Mr. Ojumu even provided one-on-one lessons multiple times a week at no extra cost, purely for his development. This school teaches far more than martial arts. Kids can join the optional Storm program, where they learn leadership, responsibility, and volunteering while helping instructors. It's an amazing way to grow both on and off the mat. The families here are wonderful too. Over the years, we've gotten to know many, and it truly feels like a community where families connect, support each other, and grow together. We are so grateful for this school and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a place that builds strong kids, leaders, and families.

AGMA is the perfect fit for our family. My son started in the Tigers Program (4 & 5 yr olds) soon…read moreafter the Fairfax Station location opened. Since starting Taekwondo at AGMA, he's gained confidence, improved manners, balance, and physical strength. My son has made friends with other students and been able to look up to his instructors as role models. The staff at AGMA is great at communicating with parents, updating us on our child's progress and offering plenty of options for working parents. All AGMA instructors are excellent with kids and work with each child individually to improve skills and build positive character traits. My son now loves going to the after school program where he's able to have fun, train and develop good homework habits. He is also looking forward to AGMA summer camp! I recommend AGMA to everyone! As a local family-owned and operated business with terrific an enthusiastic instructors and facilities, I feel that it is the best option for kids and adults seeking Martial Arts training in the Fairfax area. I want to add that AGMA is now offering Zoom Taekwondo classes. While the studio is currently closed due to Covid-19, my kids are continuing their lessons Monday - Thursday and on Saturday! TKD class is the highlight of their day! In fact, AGMA is starting a class next week 4/20/20 for first-timers (no belts). You can register for virtual classes on the website, http://www.rvtkd.com/virtualclasses.html

We LOVED this dojang and only stopped going when we moved. I and my two sons would highly recommend…read moreit to anyone! Master Andrew is amazing with kids and his staff is super caring. He has high standards and helps kids reach those standards through hard work and perseverance. The summer camps were also great quality. My kids always rushed me out the door in the morning to go.

I love their adult TKD class. You are free to move at your own pace, but progress and growth is the…read moregoal. If you keep at it, you will see improvement in what you can do. Also, the class is a good combination of cardio, strength, coordination, and flexibility as far as exercise goes.

This has been a great school for my daughter for years who is on the brink of earning her black…read morebelt and now a place for my 4-year son to follow in her footsteps and learn discipline that will carry with him throughout his life.

Been going here since 2013. Great instructors! They really care about students and are very willing…read moreto work with you one-on-one after class. They even have "open gym" days if the school is conducting belt tests for the week (which is usually every 2 months). Both instructors, Master A. and Master J., are very knowledgeable about Tae Kwon Do and I have an immense amount of respect for both of them. They teach well and are always thinking of new ways to conduct classes to ensure that every student is adequately challenged at their own skill level and pace. They push you to shape up on basic stances, kicks and teach by a curriculum (which includes belt appropriate blocks, kicks, one-step sparring, self-defense, forms, and board-breaking techniques). Master J. leads the sparring class and you can tell he's very passionate (and good!). Sparring class is also very fun and a total cardio workout. Individuals of all fitness levels come and everyone is very welcoming!

Exteremely upset and disapointed. After 2 years we had to move 15 miles away and it was impossible…read moreto get our child after school in time for her training class. Especially during rush hour. I asked, kindly, for cancelling the conract the last 3 months. And the answer was absolutely NOT! They were determined to get every last cent from us even though our child could not attend classes anymore. I did not understand what their motivation for refusal could be other than greed. Needless to say, I would rather pay double to someone else then accepting free classes from them. PS. Instructors are OK, they will promise you fexibility when signing the contract, but when it comes to any financial dispute, they turn their back and refer you to a financing company behind: Global Financial Inc. My review is directed at them.

I'd like to thank the entire staff here. Truly some of the kindest, and best people with folks of…read moreall ages. Without a doubt Mr Jason is the classiest man you'll discover. He started martial arts as a young person, and now owns and runs this establishment. He remembers every name. If you see this could you teach me how? A gentleman in every way, and he was instrumental in helping my son's confidence. He is really a diamond in every sense of the word, and now although he's moved on to football, a lot of the vigor and enthusiasm he brings on the field started here. If you want your kids to be valued, along with finding an affordable place, this is a "win win." Rarely do I give a business or place five stars. Yet World Karate is that good. It starts with honesty, respect, kindness, and understanding we are all wired differently. Mr Jason and staff will have your son or daughter learn martial arts, but they will also find important lifelong lessons here too. My full recommendation, and thank you World Karate! You really are where it's at, and a positive experience, along with being a place for all to learn at their speed.

I can't say enough good things about this place! Both my…read morekids have spent time at world karate. My oldest did the after school program for a year and a half, my youngest has been doing once a week classes for 2 years or so. I recently joined class with my youngest for fun. Mr. Jason runs a great program. He has realistic expectations of the kids, its not one size fits all. He encourages each child to do the best they can do. For some (like my youngest) it may be to just pay attention in class or (for my oldest) to really perfect the skill they are working on. He keeps order in class but keeps it light, fun, and humorous. They are flexible and easy to work with. The black belt students they have assisting in class are great. They were flexible with me starting so i could join my kid in class. They have teacher work day camps, its just fantastic all around.

Henry is an awesome teacher for kids. He is very patient with my 3.5 year old who is the youngest…read morein class. He takes his time teaching him. He made sure my son does understands the activity. Would def recommend for tots ninja classes!

The more involved I become with Black Belt, the more impressed I am…read more The teachers are amazing, the manager, Mr. E, is incredible and the culture of this studio is that of a family - they literally want what's best for you. My preschooler started and months in, says it's the best part of his day. My elementary school daughter started taking classes here, and has become so strong that I started to wonder if she was going to have to protect me should we ever become unlucky enough to be stuck in a dangerous situation. I started taking adult classes two weeks ago for self defense (I'm petite and female - I always feel like a vulnerable target) and fitness (gyms are not my thing) - I couldn't be more impressed. From the first class, I walked away feeling powerful, capable, and confident that I was learning tangible skills - I was punching a punching bag (never in my life have I ever...) and kicking dummies. I walked away with at least 2-3 pearls that knew I could use immediately, and my muscle soreness implied that I got a good workout. I love that taekwondo is not a cardio-driven sport. Mr. Henry teaches kids and adults, and contextualizes the class and content to the skill level of every person in the class. Even though a class may have students at different levels, they are able to make each class propel students forward but at their own pace. The discipline your kids will pick up will amaze you. My kids ( on their own) started saying 'Yes, Mama. Yes, Daddy.' like they were responding to a drill sergeant, and while it was weird for a sec, I gotta say, I really appreciate it now. Their after school program is great - they will bus your kid from a handful of schools in the area, and will provide a snack, then many kids work on homework. STEM classes are an add-on. But what someone else said about the culture is totally true - they foster a familial culture - older kids help younger kids with homework and the younger kids have great role models ('She's a black belt. When I become a black belt.....') to look up to. This program includes taekwondo classes every day. Their summer camp is a hidden gem - the rates are extremely reasonable and includes field trips every day (at least during the non COVID era). The other thing I love? This sounds so stupid, but they have a microwave and a fridge, and will take your kid around University Mall to buy lunch if that's what they want - this means no more panic attacks at 10:30 PM about what shelf-stable/no-heat lunch you can make for your kid out of your cabinet (or 'OMG I can't believe I forgot to freeze the ice pack' mornings), and it also has taught my kids some life skills about being able to order meals for themselves. This program includes taekwondo classes every day. It's free to try a class. Try it and decide for yourself if it's for you/your kid or not - most kids are hooked after the first class. There are 'Bring a parent to class' days so you can get a feel for it yourself. They are so confident in their program and teachers that they offer a $40 for a free uniform and 2 weeks of classes deal. If it's not for you or your child, they are happy for you to part ways. But the pride that these kids have for the stripes and the belts that they (and myself) earn - that value is immeasurable. As they get older, they will have more formal tests to move onto the next belt. Early on, they will get experience with being judged, critiqued (where their only opponent is themselves, not another) and provided with constructive criticism - all crucial life experiences. I could go on and on. If you've ever given it a thought - give it a try, you have nothing to lose but everything to gain.

We have two sons enrolled in both the before and after school program and the Elite program at…read moreDietrich's Karate, and the impact on our family has been incredible. Beyond learning martial arts skills, our children have gained a true sense of belonging within the dojo community. Master D places a strong emphasis on building self-worth, empathy, emotional regulation, and learning how to handle negative emotions in healthy ways. That focus shows. We have seen both of our boys grow in confidence and develop a willingness to step into leadership roles. The pride they feel when given responsibility is evident. The dojo creates an environment where kids feel seen, heard, and valued. It's not just about training -- it's about helping children learn how to take ownership of their choices, master their emotions, and work toward their full potential. If challenges arise, the staff works with families and communicates openly. They truly treat everyone like family. We're grateful to be part of the Dietrich's Karate community and highly recommend it to any parent looking for more than just an activity, but a place where their child can grow.

Hero Within has been an amazing experience for my son! He absolutely loves the camps, activities,…read moreand the lessons they teach. The goal-based program is incredibly motivating and encourages students to continually challenge themselves and improve. I've seen him strive to grow in several areas, not just in karate but in confidence, discipline, and personal responsibility. The instructors do a wonderful job creating a positive environment where kids genuinely want to do better for themselves. We highly recommend Hero Within!