Very good school! The teachers Griff & Kenneth) seem nice and patient. They're real good on…read moretechniques.

I enrolled my kids more than 3 years ago now and I am more than satisfied with their progress under…read morethe mentorship of Coach Ken and the cultivating family environment among all members of the gym. I recommend you go, try a lesson and you will not regret it.

As a beginner in his late 50s, I was worried this would be too much of a task for me. But the…read morepeople here are super nice and understanding, my bad back notwithstanding. Sifu Tim and Sifu Wayne and everyone else made us feel welcome from the start. You can more or less learn at your own pace, and the teachers and their assistants (Andrew, Alec, Ian, etc) are all very nice folks. I and my wife are really enjoying it. We go in for something different to do, and for physical wellbeing, and we are very happy we did. The school is easy to find, right off Harford Road. Parking is easy, and the facilities are clean and first rate. We've only just started, and we are thoroughly enoying ourselves. Give it a try!

I hate to make this an issue, but the neighborhood is sketchy, and I kind of value my life and…read morelimbs -- can't punch and kick without those, you know? The sifus do make sure someone walks me to my car when my husband doesn't come to class with me, and Sifu Wayne likes to show women some self-defense moves early on. However, I get to class by myself, and because another school shares the building, I have to park farther and walk when they have class. Entry also requires a key card (which I don't have), so I've had to wait... and been approached by undesirable elements. Everything else about this place is great, if it's what you're looking for. What it's not: (1) A traditional martial arts studio with all of the formality, decorum, and strict discipline. Nobody cares if you come late, leave early, or check your phone because everybody knows everybody else has lives. There's also a lot of laughing. It may be jarring for those coming from more traditional backgrounds. (2) Large. Class size is small and varies on a daily basis (about 2-15 people). You'll get individual attention from a sifu / assistant, but there are fewer different people to practice with, and it's an adjustment if you prefer big classes. However, those who come do so because they enjoy it, and they won't let you slack. (3) Aggressive. If you mistake a lack of chest-pounding for being weak, I think you'll be missing out if you don't at least give this place a chance. (4) Cardio-intensive; I still maintain a gym membership for that reason. Instead, they work on strength, via drills of actual techniques (as opposed to push-ups and suicides, which never helped anybody in a fight). Between shoulder workouts (to maintain your guard) and chain punches (I counted 675 punches during a typical warm-up... on one side), you will get some awesome arms. Kicks, stances, and shuffles will work on your legs. Why I like it: (1) This is the 5th martial arts school I've trained with (including a very good and well-respected one), but the first to actively encourage taking notes. Whereas others focused on techniques and dominating your opponent through sheer speed and strength, this place emphasizes -- from day 1 -- the principles behind why things are the way they are. They also welcome questions, and constantly ask if you have any. Nitpick: They talk about the science of wing chun as if it's unique; I don't think it is. By definition, all martial arts were originally about physically confronting another person, and they all had to work, i.e., science. The sports emphasis of many martial arts these days often results in individuals who miss key things about self-defense, but if you find someone who knows what they're doing, you'll be fine. With that said, I think these people know what they're doing, and they make a point of communicating it. The eye training fills a gap for me that the vague "Watch your opponent" or only slightly better "Watch your opponent's shoulders" never did. They do this frequently (and actively check that you're watching what you're supposed to be watching), so a month in, I was better able to identify the strikes being thrown at me. (2) The sifus work with my husband in class, then give us exercises to practice at home since he can't come regularly. They don't withhold martial arts "secrets"; they want you to learn, and they work within your limitations. (3) The instructors push you with good humor, not by yelling or punishment. However, they want you to train safely and leave it up to you to decide if you need to sit out. They also lighten up their strikes as your body is still adapting, and you're welcome to use their arm guards. (4) Sifu Wayne fights with you at your level. He'll push you enough to expose holes in your guard or understanding so that you think about what you're doing, rather than mindlessly perform techniques. (5) I'm laughing at the review comparing this place to the United Nations. While there is more diversity here than on the street, for a while, I thought I was the first of my kind, and I have only seen 2 other women at practice. I don't mind so long as the guys use deodorant and aren't testosterone-y, but I know some women like a higher ratio of their own. I do think they try to make this a comfortable environment for girls, though. A guy checking this place out used some crass language (he called it "being blunt," but it was misogynstic). The sifu politely asked him to watch his language in mixed company. (6) Sifu Wayne and Alec also teach the kung fu club at JHU. Alec said it's a legacy from Sifu Wayne's instructor. I've met people with a lack of respect for the culture from which their martial art derives, who thought they were self-made martial artists, or were just plain arrogant, so this nod to his roots is refreshing. Students at the Harford studio are welcome here.

My son loved the after school program, however, they moved and no longer pick up from his school. I…read moreplan on re-enrolling him in Saturday morning sparring classes. The instructors and staff was very respectful and kind. My son learned a lot and had fun! Great environment and the instructors actually care and provide guidance.

This place was great! I was in town for a bachelor party and stopped here for a class. Everyone was…read morevery friendly and welcoming, the class was exactly what I was expecting, very familiar format. Clean and welcoming. I'll absolutely go back when I'm back in town.

I have always been physically active in many sports. I decided to get BJJ a try. I location a BJJ…read moreStudio in Berwyn Heights/ College Park, where I met the owner Joe who welcomed me. I must say after the first class I was hooked. I recommend anyone who is interested in a friendly and knowledgeable atmosphere to come take the 10 day trial class and become part of the BJJ family.

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.

I have been interested in hapkido for several years and wanted to attend a dojang (formal training…read morehall) in the DMV/MD area. After performing extensive research, I found K-Martial Art. I reached out to Grand Master Park to learn more about hapkido. Grand Master Park met with me and answered all of my questions and then showed me various moves/maneuvers. This is exactly what I was looking for in a martial art! Also, the cost was incredibly reasonable considering the years of expertise and experience of the Grand Master. It was truly an honor to work directly with him. Also, he was willing to work with my hectic schedule. I highly recommend K-Martial Art dojang!

Horrible...not a place I would bring my kids. May son was bullied and ostracize the entire time he…read morewas there and made to feel like he was not a quote-unquote soldier. Now it appears this place is closed down. I wonder why? Humm

My son has been with PMA for 5 years. We are very pleased with all instructors. Great place for…read moreyour child(ren) to learn and socialize.

Let me start with this, I love Golden Dragon Defense and I LOVE Ms. Maria (owner, instructor,…read morebadass) We enrolled our son in the Tae Kwon Do program about a month ago. It's a monthly fee that gives him unlimited access to classes. He can go once a week or 4 times a week or anything in between. We started him off slow so that he could learn the rules and way around. Now he's up to 3/4 times a week. Tae Kwon Do is a group excursion, but everyone gets a lot of quality instructor time and everyone moves at their own pace (in terms of testing for belts). Sometimes classes will have 5+ people, sometimes they'll have 2, just depends on the day of the week. Ms. Maria is down to earth, friendly, quirky and funny. But make no mistake, she demands respect, instills a sense of responsibility in students and expects them to respect each other and others. She loves her students and genuinely treats them like family. Ms. Maria and her co-instructor Matt also offer Eskrima, Boot camps, boxing and more. We recommend this for anyone (adult or child) interested in learning self-defense, self-control and good fitness. Ms. Maria also has classes catering to special needs children/adults as well.

Golden Dragon Defense is amazing! Our daughter has been taking Tae Kwon Do for the last month and…read morelooks forward to every class. We love Mrs. Maria! She is very educated in the true art of Tae Kwon Do and self defense, teaches life lessons in respect and kindness. I have seen her work with children and adults... with the same amazing results. This is not a cookie cutter school...this is a family of Superheroes! I highly recommend this school to anyone looking or even considering any form of martial arts. Tammy