US Tae Kwon Do College at Seven Corners is a great place. Our 11-year-old has been going for over…read more7 months and we have not only seen her progress through the classes learning forms and techniques, but we have also seen learn confidence and discipline in all she does. Master Jab has an exceptional way of making sure that the kids are learning the correct techniques and advancing properly. His enthusiasm ensures that all the students understand and respect the art of Tae Kwon Do. Master Freddy is also a wonderful instructor; his patience and kind mannerism allows the kids to feel confident through the exercises and techniques while building their self-esteem. The studio is perfect for the many different sessions available; from family classes, after school programs, and summer camp. We will soon be taking advantage of their summer camp this year and look forward to the many great benefits from the confidence our daughter is gaining. USTC Seven Corners is an amazing place for extracurricular activities while learning discipline and self-control. I highly recommend UTSC Seven Corners and its amazing instructors and staff; thank you Master Jab and Master Freddy.

This place is wonderful. The teachers go above and beyond with kids. They make sure that kids learn…read moreand enjoy.

US Wushu Academy has been around since the late '80s, founded by a husband-and-wife team, Coach Pei…read moreand Coach Guifeng. Both are super famous and highly-respected and -regarded in the martial arts. The academy offers wushu, sanshou free style fighting/self defense, Chen-style taiji, and Yang-style taiji classes. I've always been curious about taiji, so it was such a treat to attend a demo class and presentation of Coach Pei! He is extremely personable, hilarious with a wonderful sense of humor, has a soothing and calming demeanor, super knowledgeable, and really a master of his field. He is a patient teacher, and he really gives the background knowledge and history of the arts, showing connections and the relationships. We learned how to find our center, walk the 'correct way,' and breathe deeply. A total educational experience! I can't wait to check out more of his classes!!! +ask for Coach Pei! :D +wushu, sanshou, and taiji class offerings +family-owned and -operated +another location in Gaithersburg

I have been taking tai chi classes here for about 6 months. This is definitely a good school with…read moredetailed instruction.

We cannot say enough good things about Taekwondo Masters. From the moment our son started, we knew…read morewe had found a special place. Master Jun and his entire team are incredibly knowledgeable and possess a unique ability to teach high-level skills while keeping the classes engaging and fun. Beyond the physical kicks and forms, the discipline and focus our son has developed are remarkable. It's not just about martial arts here; it's about character building. Master Jun leads with such patience and expertise that the kids naturally want to give their best effort. If you're looking for a school that balances top-tier instruction with a supportive, high-energy environment, this is it!

I was a student here for as long as I can remember and I look back at my time fondly. I know work…read morehere and having the same person I used to look up to be my boss is pretty cool. I think this place is great for family's and a good place to leave your kids to be taken care of.

We've been going to Yoo's for years. The instructors are top-notch. They expect a lot from their…read morestudents. They're wonderful role models. They really emphasize the importance of respect, family, and hard work. Yoo's is competitively ranked nationally. Master Jon and Master Brad work with students to build their strength, endurance, and confidence. I highly recommend Yoo's. They offer a free trial so you can come in and observe the class and try it out before you commit. Come give them a try. You won't be disappointed.

I started training under GrandMaster Yoo in 1990. To this day, I take a part of him with me. He was…read moreinspirational in my life, teaching the highest level of discipline and respect.

This studio is absolutely fantastic - you can feel the positivity, encouragement, and history of…read morethe community and the capoeiristas. Very beginner friendly. I can't wait to go back!

The Capoeira Spot is fun, safe, and engaging envirnoment for learning a beautiful martial art. The…read moreteachers are nurturing and supportive in my development and growth.

They do an amazing job to make sure all students understand exactly what's being taught…read more Self-control is a major part of Tae Kwon Do and helps with going to higher levels of the martial art. Instructors are nice and caring while also being focused on teaching self-defence. I did a 3-year contract and fully completed it finishing at purple belt. Overall amazing local spot for self-defence.

My two sons have been going to Jhoon Rhee in Falls Church for 7 years and my oldest has earned his…read moreblack belt (wha-who!). I love the instructors - they are patient and kind but require that things be done the right way; all while making it really fun, especially for the younger kids. I also love the values and disciple that tae kwon do encourages. Plus, it's a fun way to get to get exercise and safely hit things which all kids love. But more then that, it teaches "might for right" so that it's ok to hit a target but not your brother. ;o) My boys have actually used the confidence they have developed from Jhoon Rhee to stand up to bullies and I feel better knowing that they spend time learning "stranger danger" and how to deal with a bad guy. It may seem like a lot of money on an annual basis but I think the investment is worth the results. Especially if you break down the expense per class, it is a very reasonable cost. I highly recommend Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do! I am trying to write this review again since Yelp has filtered my previous review. I am personally upset by this as clearly I am a real and legitimate person with a real and positive opinion about this fine business. Please always review Yelp's filtered reviews since that seems to be where the best ones are to be found.

I have a black belt from Potomac Kempo, and I have witnessed a rapid deterioration at this school…read moreover the past few years, with very troubling developments at this dojo. Here are some highlights of what has gone wrong. 1. Martial arts skills no longer seem to matter. The most shining example is the new instructor hired at this dojo last year. She is really, really bad at martial arts. At another karate school, she might be a yellow belt at best (the instructor of one such school said as much), but at Potomac Kempo, she was promoted to black belt and then full-time instructor. It's a slap in the face to every student who takes martial arts seriously. 2. Along with numerous other students, I have witnessed this woman crying monthly, weekly, and even daily over the years--about everything from her personal problems to her poor kempo skills. Deceptively, all the crying masks a whole lot of spite, and all the tears are a vehicle to bring forth endless lies and dumb drama. She once made a brazen attempt to ban a student in good standing from another Potomac Kempo dojo, and went about her scheme by doing what she does best: crying and lying. Said student had triggered her venom by unfriending her on Facebook (!!!!!). Instead of reprimanding her, Potomac Kempo offered her a job as a full-time instructor at this dojo shortly thereafter. Not surprisingly, the falsehoods and vitriol have continued to ensnare students and infest the school. 3. Potomac Kempo's shortcomings go beyond just a bad hire. One problem is the volunteer instructor program that runs across all dojos. At this school, you have to pay to become a volunteer instructor. Yes, YOU PAY Potomac Kempo to WORK FOR Potomac Kempo. It's a deal many fine martial artists simply won't accept. In turn, it has attracted more than a few "instructors" whose skills are mediocre at best. Every student can get better, and some who volunteer bring respect and humility, and make vast improvements through the experience. But for certain others, they puff themselves up with false pride and a sense of entitlement. The new hire at this dojo personifies the worst of both: As a volunteer instructor, she made a habit of disrespecting dojo rules and etiquette and other students, believing that she had the "status" to do so. It is quite a bad look for students to behave this way but it's much, much, more outrageous when so-called instructors do so. Sadly, this has occurred with regularity in the past few years. Instead of insisting that all behave professionally, Potomac Kempo coddles the offenders. Hiring the worst offender as a full-time instructor has sent the unmistakable message that this dojo, and the school in general, will elevate bad martial arts, and even worse character. 4. Martial arts is ultimately about becoming a better person. If all you want is fitness, you could get yourself a beefy trainer at a gym. At a dojo, time-honored values like honor, courage, and loyalty should matter. Potomac Kempo does not impart or emphasize these values. A while ago, I stuck my neck out to defend the school's reputation. I would've preferred never to have been involved, but the situation was serious and action was required. Though the chief instructor at another dojo has offered his appreciation for my intervention, the management for this dojo has enabled and empowered those who, lacking any common sense or business judgment, have sought retaliation. 5. I used to enjoy training at this dojo. I have attended class here many times, trained with its students and instructors, and participated in school-wide belt tests, seminars, and other events with many of them. A former instructor here was Sensei Dan, and I regularly came here and sought him out when I had trouble mastering new material. He was simply fantastic. How times have changed. 6. For a long time, my friends and I at this school paid our dues, went to class, stayed committed to our training, made sure to be welcoming to new students and helpful to lower ranks, and cared about our dojos. We didn't agree with everything the school did, but overall, we enjoyed being students here. Looking back on the past 2-3 years, it feels as if we blinked and the school went downhill and became barely recognizable.

I have been studying Shaolin Kempo at Potomac Kempo - Fairlington for about seven months now. I…read morelove it. I studied MMA at another gym but never felt like I mattered. People did not speak. No one knew my name. My questions often fell on deaf ears. At Potomac Kempo - Fairlington it is the exact opposite. Sensei Cassie is the best. She greets everyone by name. My dojo mates always greet each other and we make sure you know you were missed if you miss a few classes and have returned. If i have a question, anyone who knows the answer will help. Our black belts set the tone of helping, answering questions, helping one another learn, and just being good people. I have about 18 years of experience working with kids. I have seen some horrible teachers. But Sensei Cassie? Her patience is phenomenal. She is great at teaching them to control their bodies, listen to and follow directions, and at the end of classes, often discusses the finer points of character. Just the thing a parent needs to ADD to the parenting already being done. If I had any little kids in the family in the area, they would be at Potomac Kempo studying. This is more than a place to come work out. It is a place to come relieve stress, gain a sense of accomplishment as you earn higher belts and do exercises you have never done before, meet good people, and just have fun.

Let me start by saying that if I could give more than 5 stars to a place, this would be it. Shifu…read moreChris and his wife manage and instruct students in this family-owned dojo. Shifu (master in Chinese) Chris is an excellent teacher. He has been doing martial arts for almost his own life, and he is very knowledgeable. He had spent 13 years in China working with different masters. As a result, he is an expert in different styles of martial arts such as Chinese boxing, Kung fu Shaolin. Following his mission to keep Shaolin kung fu alive in the US, he started this dojo in VA. Currently, they offer two free sessions to let people experience the school before joining. I joined this class after participating in two free sessions. The environment and students in the dojo are great. Everybody is friendly and respects each other. From a covid standpoint, everybody wears a mask throughout the class, and there are sanitizers for both hands and equipment. Each session includes warmup, practicing the basics, form, partner work, and meditation at the end. Shifu Chris changes the structure of the class and always has new activities and challenges in each session. After two months of going to this class, I already feel really accomplished. I am able to do basic techniques and self-defense. It had even effects on my day-to-day life and helps me to be more focused. I recommend this class to whoever is looking for martial arts or even looking for a fun and effective workout class.

Wonderful experience, great exercise, friendly classmates. The sessions have everything I enjoy --…read morestretches, warm ups, boxing, defense, individual and partner work, meditation, some qi gong... lots of variety and progressive mental/physical challenges so you're never bored and always growing. I started this class three months ago feeling very out of shape -- and as a total beginner to martial arts. Now, I feel like I have energy enough for classes, plus I'm starting to hit the gym more too and feel less stressed during the work week. It's definitely the kind of work out that isn't a chore -- it's energizing. Come take the two free lessons and try it out for yourself to get hooked too. Shifu Chris and Weiwei, who assists, are patient, thoughtful teachers who care about culture, health, and overall wellbeing. Class is always a positive, welcoming environment.