It's a shame that I have to write this review, but I suppose you must talk to business men in their…read morelanguage. Team Randori had a few red flags to start, like "closed" open mats and fairly outrageous pricing (about $200/month if you want to do 3x a week including open mats -- you have to pay a premium for open mat allowance), but the owner, Al, was very direct in his sales pitch which was fine enough to get us on the mats. As a background, I have been training jiu-jitsu (and other martial arts) since 2007 as a 15 year young kid, and have been to several countries and countless gyms around the world for martial arts (mostly under the BJJ Globetrotters Camps). I got my fiancée into the sport just over 6 years ago or so, and she has excelled in it! We were lucky to find a nice, small little crew of good people to train with so close to our home, after dealing with other problematic gyms in the area (namely pedos and creeps). It can be especially hard for a 120lb female to find partners she can safely and comfortably roll with, but we did manage to find a few of those folk within Randori. That being said, I share some regrets getting past those red flags, as not even 5 months into training at Randori and spending a whopping $1500 between the two of us, we've already been excommunicated (I guess). One day at training, before class started, Al decided to use me to show somebody a ridiculous and unrealistic move that splayed my knees open, wrenching them both way beyond their ability. All I could do was tap, but he ripped it with seemingly no remorse. Afterwards he literally just turned and continued to his previous conversation. I still don't know if it was a genuine accident (again, to which no remorse has been given -- except maybe for my canceled membership aka less money coming in) or a case of the ol Napoleon Syndrome. One of his black belts saw it go down and immediately came up to me asking if I needed ice, also in a bit of shock at the situation. I responded something to the tune of, "if it were anyone else I think I would need to go to the hospital," as I'm quite flexible. The next day my knee buckled over and I knew my old LCL injury (which had long since recovered) was back with a vengeance -- so I messaged Al to cancel my membership. He did a brief dance of asking for a Doctor's note or whatever, to which I just said I am canceling because I know there's not much to do for knees that would allow me to come back quick, and I was now quite over the owner (though withholding all these feelings to avoid burning a bridge). I was off it for two weeks, rehabbed for a month, and then got into strength training for another three months. Stronger than ever As soon as I was ready I reached out to friends at the gym -- because we got along with everyone else extremely well -- to come to an open mat. I knew their little "closed" open mat policy for non-paying folk, but figured maybe since I was a member, experienced and always a safe roll, then got injured -- maybe, just maybe, Al would make an exception; he wanted $40 for a "drop-in" fee. To those unaware, these are awful business practices touted as "safety" precautions, but that's what the waiver is for.. and many of the best gyms are always open to all for open mat. So, I decided to send Al a message about it all directly -- still hoping I could maybe get to the open mat late and get some rolls in. Again, he's a business man so he saw my message pretty quickly -- but still to this day he has not responded. I have the message attached; I think I did a fairly good job at lightening up my emotions about it with emojis but it has been a few weeks and he has just left me on read. "No money no honey," as they say in Thailand Edited and changed from 3-stars to 1-stars after learning things haven't changed in the last year and there has been a mass exodus from all the good people at the gym. Maybe their kids program is still worth something because Coach Carlos is great, but there are other gyms out there with less explosive little men running the school

Team Randori is a special place. The coaching staff has a lot of great experience and more…read moreimportantly is great at actually teaching and sharing it. They've also made a point of curating an academy roster full of respectful and safe training partners. Professor Al is always looking for ways to improve the experience for students, and also just happens to be a real good guy. Whether you've never tried BJJ before or are a grizzled vet new to the area and looking for a gym, you won't find better.

Still a great endeavour ! Enjoyable and helpful for balance flexibility and golf (runnong &…read moreswimming too) Alas, no early morning classes ... yet.

This is an excellent martial arts school, they offer so much to their students, such as Tai Chi,…read moreQigong and Northern Shaolin Kung fu. Master (Sifu) Billy Greer is a very knowledgeable teacher who over sees all the classes first hand. They have a very large training hall, There's plenty of space to have more than one class at the same time. Sifu Billy also gives back to the community with fund raising(s). So I highly recommend their school to try. Plus they offer free classes as well.

My sons have been taking the "Junior Tigers" class for a few months now, and they both really love…read moreit. Master James is fantastic with all the kids, establishing early on that they will have a lot of fun in class while still learning discipline. That's a really tough line to walk, and James is a total pro. It's really great to watch the kids improve week after week as they practice the skills. I really feel that FCMA has been well worth the money for the growth I have seen in my kids over the last few months.

Love the Kickboxing class! My kids also loved the Parents Night Out, what a great thing to offer…read more Master James is wonderful.

This was my first class. James created a safe interactive environment…read more I was scared after my first shot however, he made it fun and engaging. I felt like a kid in a candy store.

Great class. Very informative and detailed. Mr. C made sure to be detailed and illustrative with…read morehis presentation and demonstrations. He also takes the time to answer every question.

Great new facility to get self defense training, survival training, and fitness. I love training…read morehere and Don is an excellent instructor.

Anvil is the best place to train! I have always felt safe, challenged and inspired when working…read morewith this team. You will leave your first class with skills that are ready for use in the real world. This is unlike any other gym in that you'll get all of your survival skills in one place. You'll get a great workout, have fun and leave with useful skills. Do yourself a favor and check them out!

My teenage daughter and I were looking for a physical activity we could do together, and liked the…read moreself-defense benefit that Krav Maga could add. We had never taken a class, but I had read about CDK Krav Maga and we decided to give it a try. It was a great decision (especially as we have tried many different types of classes). We met with the owner DJ who took real time with us -- listening to our goals and explaining how Krav Maga builds confidence and practical self-defense skills, especially for women. We took a complementary class. Everyone made us feel so comfortable. The classes are instructional, not competitive, and people go at their own pace, which is something we also liked. The instructors are great. David worked with us initially and was knowledgeable and encouraging. DJ's wife Emma made the onboarding process so easy and welcoming. They were also incredibly flexible in helping us find a class schedule that worked for our busy lives. If you're interested in Krav Maga, CDK is a great place.

I started out at Krav Maga CDK two months ago, with no prior experience. It has been great,…read moretraining with David, Victoria and Rachelle. The culture at the gym is highly encouraging, with the more experienced students helping and being very willing to work with newcomers like myself. The instructors circulate throughout the class to make important corrections, assure that everyone is practicing safely (especially important for a small person like myself), and are always willing to have the class go through the steps more slowly so that the process is clear. They always explain the 'why' behind the technique, and demonstrate how other techniques might leave you more vulnerable. The classes are done on a rotating schedule so that each one is repeated every two months or so, giving us a chance to learn and improve moves over and over. I highly recommend this gym for Krav Maga training!

My kids have been going for several months now and enjoy it. The coaches are patient, kind, and…read moremake the class a fun and safe environment to learn. The class schedule is flexible which works well for us. The gym is a decent size and has a good amount of seating for parents. There is also a lot of parking which is nice! Highly recommend this place!

I have attended introductory classes and woman's self defense classes with them in the past and, if…read moreI lived closer, I would've definitely continued to train with them because I believe they're the best in the NOVA area. The instructors are patient, helpful and they teach really well. I highly recommend them!

I travel around the country and have worked with many school owners, instructors, staff, students,…read moreand families. Master Tommy Lee is one of the most professional and knowledgeable people in the industry. He takes the same time energy and effort in his staff as he does with his students! There are professional passionate and caring, great combinations for success great job ECMA

My son has been doing karate here 3 months and it is great. The instructor makes this the perfect…read morelevel of challenging, and fun for the kids. I notice a big improvement with my son's strength, balance, and agility. It has also taught him patience. Yesterday he broke a board and he was so proud. Def recommend

Best self-defense training on the eastern seaboard. Highly…read morerecommend them for L E, and civilian.

Albeit I have served in the British Army, including with Coalition Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan,…read moreas I have not served in the US military I had to do the requisite Handgun Qualification License Course to qualify to own a handgun in Maryland. I booked myself and my wife on the HQL Course with Annapolis Defense & Security. My wife has very little handgun experience. I served for 22 years as a Sapper, former Commando and Military Diver with extensive handgun experience, including concealed carry; I wondered what I was going to learn. The course was outstanding, Joe is a phenomenally experienced Instructor; I learned a lot and even though a small part of the course, Joe helped me iron out a few habits! Joe easily catered to the different experience levels in the class and no-one was lost throughout the course, as the content was explained and different experience levels were catered for. I will definitely be using ADS again, so my wife and I can progress our handgun experience in a safe and healthy environment, which I trust. I recommend ADS to anyone, irrespective of experience level; they have my strongest recommendation.