I enrolled my daughter in classes several years ago. After seeing the quality of the education, I…read moredecided to enroll myself as well. This is an excellent program for learning practice self defense and I am very pleased with the instruction.

HANDS DOWN thee best place we've found in Loudoun County! We've tried a couple different places…read morewith our kids and have met with others in and around Ashburn/Leesburgh. Hidy Ochiai Karate stood out above them all! Their classes go beyond the regular karate classes that other martial arts places provide. Here, they also do Kobudo which we learned is the use of ancient weapons! Trust me, your kids will go bonkers for this class!! It's taught in an extremely safe way, but still makes the kids feel like ninja superstars! I kind of want to take it myself :D Our daughter also did the summer camp this past summer and she loved it! She came home with real calligraphy paintings! Another thing that pushes them to the top is that they have Master Hidy Ochiai himself who comes down from New York to do special teachings with the kids each month. Look him up on YouTube and watch him slice an apple on someone's neck .... wait for it .... blindfolded! His skills are incredible and he is incredible with the kids as well. This school is in no competition with any other Martial Arts place because it's THAT good! I want to write a novel on here, lol, but I won't. Just one last thing to note: Sensei Winkler himself is AHmazing with the kids too. The way he talks and interacts with the kids makes them listen and have fun. I've sat and watched him a number of times when my daughter is in class. He's structured and fun, which is exactly what my daughter needs! Sensei Winkler is an incredible teacher because he has a lifetime of experience and many trophies from national Championship tournaments! You have to at the very least come to their free class on Saturdays!

This is a scam!!! I rarely write reviews, but after emailing back and forth the owner, I still…read morecan't get them to stop charging my credit card. I canceled the membership for my son, but they forced me to keep paying an additional 3 months. And even after those 3 months they're still charging my credit card, even though the owner, Steve, clearly stated in the email he sent me that they will no longer charge me. This is not only terrible business practice, but totally illegal, period. I'll see you in court.

Be wary of signing up here. They have a cancellation fee which will cost you three months worth of…read moreyour membership. The owner is all about money and won't make exceptions for anybody. They have an additional $30 "insurance" charge every year as well. With prices starting at $99/mo for 4 classes/month all the way up to $180/mo for unlimited, it can be extremely pricey - especially for the level of instruction you're receiving. To be honest, there is no check in system so you could just sign up for the basic package and show up for more than 4 classes a month. Nobody would check up on it. The unlimited classes are meant for students to be able to take whatever class they want. (CrossFit, Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu are all offered here) However, the head coaches frown upon you for straying from your core classes so there is rarely any crossover between students. Regardless of which membership package you sign up for, Capital has multiple locations, any of which you can cross train at throughout Maryland and Virginia - Alexandria, Takoma Park, Lorton, Loudoun, and Fairfax. The CrossFit program offers a good workout, but there is negligent detail in using proper technique. I would be cautious of completing a lift for the sake of time or simply to complete it. However, they do have a well equipped CrossFit area. The owner may be a Royce Gracie black belt but just take one of his classes and you'll see that things don't add up. Roll with him even! Having rolled with high level belts, a high ranking blue belt is more qualified to teach. There is more emphasis on everybody being friends (and Capital being more of a social club) than being actual training partners/improving your game. A lot of chit chat in classes with minimal attention to details and technique. Beginners are often left to be helped by other white belts. The general manager is not very pleasant to deal with and can turn potential members away just by his attitude. He is also the head striking coach but has no credentials to back this up. Beginners are thrown into class with no instruction on how to throw a proper punch or kick and expected to be able to keep up with the rest of class. Again, beginners are left to learn from beginners. The head coaches at Capital are more concerned with how they look than teaching their students sound technique and it shows with their fighters. While their facility is extremely nice and well kept, kids run rampant here and neither the staff nor the parents keep them in check. Kids are often zooming around on scooters, playing catch, toys are scattered all over or they're just running throughout the gym. For potential members checking out Capital - I recommend doing your research on the instructors and beware of the 5 star reviews here. The owner often asks his members to post reviews to boost the gym's reputation.

My daughter has always been a shy guy but ever since we started coming here, she is more confident…read morein herself. Mr Chris is an amazing teacher and ultra patient with the kids! You can tell this is his passion as everyone is always having a good time while learning important lessons. My kids love him, Miss Shona, and Mr Jack. Great team all around.

CJR Martial arts is 5/5 STARS. Mr. Chris is a one of a kind Martial Arts instructor. He has trained…read moremany world champion martial artists over the years, and has such an extensive knowledge in so many different martial arts. CJR is simply the best place to attend if you are anywhere even remotely close by. CJR creates an environment that builds confidence, knowledge & skill, all while having fun. Simply can't recommend Mr. Chris & CJR Martial Arts enough. CJR has done so much for the community & has impacted so many people. Truly Inspiring -

Good evening, Best One Kick,…read more I attended a trial class at your school, and I want to be upfront about my experience. First, the environment felt overly strict and rigid--almost like a military school. Taekwondo should be about discipline, but it should also be enjoyable. The atmosphere felt way too intense for a beginner's class. Second, I found the instructors' teaching styles difficult to engage with. One in particular, the Korean instructor, was not effective at all. On the other hand, I did find the white instructor to be the only one who made the experience tolerable. Finally, the overall atmosphere of the facility was too distracting, and I just didn't feel comfortable there. I don't think this is the right place for me, and I won't be returning. Thank you for letting me attend as an examiner, but based on my experience, I don't believe this place is suitable for others either.

Our two daughters really love tae kwon do classes with Master Oh and Instructor GP. They are having…read moreso much fun while learning respect, excellence and patience. I love how they teach my daughters to be disciplined. You can come for a free lesson and see for yourself! They also hosted our daughter's 6 year's birthday. It was amazing!

For several years, I've wondered why so many people drive around with these Super Kicks magnets on…read moretheir cars. Well, a few weeks ago, our daughter's classmate invited her to a birthday party at Super Kicks Ashburn. I didn't think she would like it, but she loved it and was smiling the entire time. Signed our daughter and her little brother up for an intro class. Our son isn't ready yet, but our daughter is still loving it, and we think our son will slowly warm up to it. What makes Super Kicks special enough for everyone to drive around with these magnets on their cars? I think it's the welcoming and fun atmosphere, combined with a noticeable effort to encourage the kids and families beyond the scheduled class time. Give Super Kicks a try!

My wife and I enrolled our son (just turned 4) into the Little Leaders program at Super Kicks…read moreKarate and we can honestly say we are happy with our decision! Not only is the entire staff welcoming and attentive towards my son, they are also very encouraging. What makes super kicks stand out for us is the life lessons and attributes their programs instills in the little leaders. My son is eager to do household chores so he can earn stars to put on his uniform. The mommy/daddy component of the little leaders programs is also a great bonding experience. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Great instruction, great atmosphere! Dave has a ton of martial arts experience, and I love the way…read morehe mixes authentic self defense with fitness and fun! Highly recommend!!!

From the owner: We are a premiere mixed martial art club focusing on contemporary fighting styles especially Krav…read moreMaga self defense and Brazilian Jiujitsu. We also have a fitness element to our training as well as a close community of students and practitioners.

You go in any of there locations and you feel like going into a Zoo children running everywhere,…read morestaff sitting doing nothing. All they care about is your money. They are very nice to children at the beginning, to make the parents sign up and sign the contract. Once that's done then they act differently and they start ignoring you and your children. they make children listen to them by scaring and screaming at them. Testing starts at $55 and keeps going up depending on what belt you are testing for, for example the black belt testing fee is $500. I agree with the previous review, STAY AWAY.

This place just does not take no for an answer. They try everything to commit you 2 a contract also…read morethey tell you pricing for testing and equipment once your child reaches that level. Not only is the price high but you pay for Testing every 3 months and sparring equipment is $160.00 Testing $55.00 monthly fee $140.00 total $355.00 RIDICULIOUS STAY AWAY

I enrolled my 5-year-old in TopKick's summer camp after hearing great things from friends, but our…read moreexperience was deeply upsetting. On my child's first day I encountered unfathomable unprofessionalism by a TopKick staff member. My five year old was also left unattended near the building's primary entry and exit points. I reported these events to management and still have not received acknowledgement of my concerns or an apology. For the record generic platitudes in response to this now public review are grossly insufficient for what I've experienced. I sincerely hope TopKick reevaluates the manner in which it supervises children and communicates with families. My family and I expected care, understanding, and professionalism none of which were present in our interaction.

Lack of professionalism & business etiquette. This stems from the following:…read more - Lack of education in a child care related field. - Not having the skillset of an active listener. - Understanding empathy. - Being able analyze data & feedback (analyze customer/ client feedback to identify gaps) Training needs to be implemented for Management & staff to incorporate enhanced communication & transparency. Additionally, there needs to be a focus on service & recovery, meaning - how to take ownership, having the ability to become apologetic & solve problems. Lastly, having the ability to utilize positive language, ie. employees lack the use of positive & empathetic language, especially when dealing with difficult situations.