I've been at GB Ashburn for about two months, and so far the experience was awesome, and kind of…read morelife-changing! Initially, I was exploring different martial arts gyms for my 3-year-old daughter. While my daughter was pretty wary and didn't want to commit, I got a really good feeling the first time we observed the class and decided to join - And my gut feeling was right! There are three things that I love most about this gym: 1. People. Everyone, from the professors/coaches to the peers, are wonderful. The professors are all super friendly, approachable, and are always great at answering questions. The peers are respectful and not overly aggressive (in a hurtful-injury kinda way), and the upper belts are always happy to give pointers when asked (or when I look desperately clueless). I'll admit that I find grappling sports extremely intimidating, but everyone at the gym is so kind that I was able to continue going despite feeling super intimidated. Also, there are so many students, but the professors always remember people's names. That's amazing! Big shout out to Professor Dana, Professor Rafael, and Professor Thiago for being awesome. 2. The environment. The physical environment is clean, but more importantly, I find the (non-physical) environment incredibly welcoming. There are areas for kids to hang out when parents are taking classes, plenty of chairs and sofa, and staff are just so, so kind and nice to the kids!! As a mom who's hoping to get her 3-yo interested in bjj, I really appreciate this set up. 3. The classes. There are morning classes, middle-of-the-day classes, evening classes, and Saturday classes. There are classes for kids, teens, adults, and FEMALES. This variety allows me to attend classes with a wonky work schedule and learn from different professors and peers. More importantly, the classes are very organized, such that when I attend classes almost randomly throughout the week, different professors are all teaching similar techniques that build off of a streamlined curriculum, and I don't feel that I must attend classes on a regular schedule (e.g., M/W at 6:30am). I also love that there are position-specific training toward the latter part of every class. It's intimidating, but I learn a lot from these practices! I guess I could go on, but I'll just say that I highly recommend this gym!

Gracie Barra Ashburn is simply an incredible place to train Brazilian jiu jitsu. It is squeaky…read moreclean. Everyone there is so nice and welcoming. The professors clearly all have a vested interest in helping their students reach their max potential. It is a family environment, but they train hard in the correct way. Could not say better things!

Friday night open mat was fun! I was passing through for work. Decided to stay near the airport…read morethe night before an early morning flight. I caked to ask if I could drop in the 3hrs evening open mat. The Prof answered the call & welcomed me to join his students. Both Gi & NoGi were welcome and there's no Gi color requirement. Those were my only concerns. I was able to roll for most of the 3hrs until people started resting. Only about 7 people showed up but as a Purple Belt I was glad to roll with their Brown Belt a few times, both Gi & NoGi, as well as a few tough Blue & White Belts. Everyone was friendly and considerate rolling partners. I definitely recommend that you drop in if you can.

my 9 year is having a great time at GB Leesburg. Professor Charles and the other coaches do a…read moregreat job keeping the kids engaged!

I can't say enough good things about Team Passos! Been training here for 3 years and I am so…read moregrateful. The quality of instruction and curriculum are top-notch, great facility, but more than anything the culture of respect, community, and support is amazing. We have hard core competitors and hobbyists training together and having a blast. Come join us!

Team passos is truly a world class Jiu Jitsu Academy, the best in area. I have been training here…read morefor the past two years. The professors are outstanding and truly care about the students. There is strong sense of community and everyone is welcomed regardless of their gender, age or fitness level. If you're looking to improve your Jiu Jitsu, adopt a healthier lifestyle or make new friends. Give team passos a try, you will love it!

My son really enjoys the training. The coach is very professional. All the assistants and the coach…read moretake the time to make sure my son and other students learn the techniques. It was well differentiated for all levels. My wife and I are very pleased and give high praise to Double Phoenix Jiu Jitsu. Highly recommended.

The staff and members of the dojo welcome new members. They encourage them and provide valuable…read moreassistance. They have Jiu-jitsu training for all levels. The training is challenging, rewarding, and fun. I have been a member since April 2024. I currently take Jiu-Jitsu and Kick Boxing Classes. I have enjoyed the experience, learned some things, been challenged, and improved my stamina. Also, I have met many people that I like to talk to as well. I recommend this dojo because they are able to accommodate most people. Whether your goals are to compete in become a Black-Belt, compete in tournaments, improve your physical condition, learn practical martial arts skills, have a community dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu, and/or whatever your goals are for leaning Jiu-Jitsu and/or Kick Boxing, they can help you succeed.

I was able to attend this school for about 6 months. I highly recommend this place. I learned so…read moremuch and loved loved LOVED the instructors! They really take a one on one perspective even though I went to the group class. I would still be going there if I didn't have so much happening in life. I still keep in contact with those who went there. I learned a lot and hopefully can get back in there and continue to learn more. This is a great place that makes you feel included even if you have no clue what you are doing. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. They go over everything in detail and many of the higher belts will continue to help you even if you didn't quite get if after the class ended. Try it out!

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.

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.

Going to Caio Terra Sterling has been one of the best decisions for our child. After trying larger…read moregyms, we wanted a place where they would get more individual attention. We found the class size and coach-to-student ratio here allowed the coaches to really watch each student, give corrections, and help them get better at their techniques. You can tell the coaches care about the students.

I'm transferring my review from 2019, since I'm deleting that duplicate one…read more Although, all good things to say still since then :) I typically don't write reviews for martial arts gyms I go to, but this place was special. I was tired of the gym with overly aggressive classmates that would crush my ribs, being confused with a non-systematic approach to working from the fundamental techniques, and a culture that did not feel welcoming. It was hard for me to commute to the previous martial arts gym, so I had been referred from a friend to take a trial the class. Inside I met the head instructor Youness, he's a great guy who's very welcoming and has very strong values for a healthy martial arts community. He guided me towards steps to achieve the goals I wanted to tackle, answered any question without any BS, built an environment where people don't crush your ribs in your first few classes, and worked on the core fundamentals. It's a reasonable price to start since they just opened last year and are basically like private lessons (I'll take full advantage while it's like this). I highly recommend Youness's gym and for it to be a Caio Terra Affiliate because it's a regarded gym that doesn't just promote anyone.

I have been going to American Tob Team Ashburn for a little over a month now, and I really can't…read moresay enough great things about this place! For context, I am 40 years old with almost no combat sports experience, so I was a bit anxious/intimidated before starting the classes. That didn't last long though as the coaches and other athletes here are all extremely friendly and welcoming. The training is top notch and the coaches are exceptional at what they do. You will not only learn the skills but also get an awesome workout. They also offer a wide range of disciplines (ju-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, muay thai) and usually have around 10 different classes daily from early morning to later in the evening to accommodate for different schedules. They have definitely created a great culture and community at this gym and I look forward to continuing my journey here.

I love this little place for my daughter! I wasn't expecting it to be so packed with kids when we…read morefirst walked in and Top Team had so many girls making it easier for my daughter to fit right in with new training. Very happy with how everyone is treated and everything is organized in sections. Definitely will be recommending this place to anyone that asks about it.

We have been going here for over a month now and really enjoy it . It's really generous that the…read moreowner lets the kids try out the program for a free two week trial. My son had never participated in anything like this before but as soon as he had his first class he really loved it and kept asking to continue . I like how the coaches don't treat the kids like babies and add a sense of discipline. Jake is one of the coaches there and it's really awesome to see him calling the kids by their names and supporting them throughout the class.

First off, I am obsessed with Muay Thai. Been training since 2014 and competing since 2017, with 3…read moremonths training in Thailand. I'm not a great fighter at all but muay thai is something I truly love. I look forward to it at the end of the day and see it as something that gives and rejuvenates me rather than taking away from me. Anyways, I came to TAG MT during a business trip and had known about this school already from watching TAG MT youtube instructional vids. I came early and got to see the kids class. It's a great balance of technical drills but also having lots of fun as the reward. The coaches are great and the kids look up to them, fully engaged and are adorable in their big Muay Thai shorts :P Head Instructor Kru Chris Aboy has an amazing personality and teaching style. His encyclopedic knowledge and teaching methodology is phenomenal. He can read each student individually while also making adjustments to the class as a whole depending on where everyone is at with the previous drill. You don't feel left behind at all. Coach James is amazing as well leading the partner drills and demos (for both Kids + Adults). In general, Phase 1 covers fundamental techniques including movement, defense, attacks, and counters through progressive partner drills. Coaches will demo technique, then go around reading students and providing helpful corrections and explaining the reasons why. Calistechnics and shadowboxing in-between rounds really push the conditioning. Controlled sparring drills towards the end adds just enough unpredictability yet retaining safety and technique. Phase 2 builds upon Phase 1 and adds in more advanced drills, focusing on more advanced strategies and technical sparring. For seasoned nak muay, TAG offers an in-depth knowledge and well rounded in all aspects. I really love their elbow/knee/clinch game. Nothing is watered down at all. I learned a LOT of new details to improve my technique is just one session. Most importantly, I felt taken care of and safe the entire time. If you live in the DC Metro Area and are interested in learning Muay Thai, whether it's for self-defense or competition, I strongly suggest checking out TAG Muay Thai. You will learn authentic, pure hard-hitting Muay Thai at TAG, along with the humility and respect of Traditional Muay Thai.