First time in a class setting at DDGNA, as we have only participated in open gym before. It was a…read moregreat experience and my little one tried things they were not comfortable with in the ninja course and had a great time! Coaches were super helpful, and liked that they respected the kids when helping. I was also happy to see that classes were not over packed like other establishments we have tried before. We will definitely be trying other classes after this one! I'll update as this was the first time we have taken a "class". It's still less structured than I anticipated but still loved that the coaches helped my little build confidence to try new things and didn't push them to try!

I wanted to write this review after being here for almost a year. I find that fair. My experience…read morewith this facility has been nothing but great! My daughter loves the classes and does not want me to cancel ever. She began coming her since Feb on her 9th birthday and was enrolled into beginner blooms. After 6 months they recommended her go into intermediate blooms. I love that. They evaluate the kids to see when they are ready to go to the next step and give you the option to switch classes when available. The goal is for them to get better so seeing this and what she can do validates that. I love the show cases they have for the parents. And on an everyday basis there is seating for parents when you are waiting for the class to be finished. If you have to makeup a class it's super easy! I didn't do it right the first time and Thaina assisted me virtually to make my experience pleasant . Great customer service here. I cannot wait to continue to see my child development here. Thank you all

Both of my sons earned their black belts with Master Kim! Wonderful for character building and…read morediscipline for young people.

My son and I have attended this gym for four years. Master Kim is an excellent instructor. Highly…read morerecommend it to anyone.

My son has been training BJJ at Clinch Academy for about two years…read more It was an instant hit. We had been play-wrestling since he was practically a baby, so he loved it from day one. The changes we've seen have been incredible--endurance, posture, grip strength, balance, coordination, and overall body composition. In many ways, BJJ reminds me of gymnastics in how well it develops a child's entire body and creates a foundation that transfers into other sports. But the biggest change has been his confidence. He was a little shy and not always confident around other kids. Today, he is much more comfortable with himself, stays calm under pressure, stands up for himself, and even helps his friends when they're being picked on. That's what I love about BJJ. It doesn't teach kids to become bullies--quite the opposite. It teaches confidence without arrogance, strength without aggression, respect, discipline, and self-control. My wife was a little skeptical when I first chose BJJ for him. It didn't take long for her to understand why. The Rinehart family and the coaches are a huge part of what makes Clinch special. They reinforce many of the same values we're trying to teach our kids at home. And the coaching is excellent. Coach Josh brings a different level of intensity, especially on Saturdays. Mini one-on-one challenges, live rolling, fitness drills--hard work! It's probably my favorite class to watch because you can literally see the kids being pushed outside their comfort zones. Coach Jhondy is another great example for these kids. He actually started at Clinch as a kid himself and now coaches the next generation. The in-house and outside tournaments have also been great for my son--learning to manage nerves, compete, win, lose, and come back better. Most importantly, he's made real friendships at Clinch, including kids he spends time with outside the gym. I wish I had started BJJ myself at his age. I don't see this as just another childhood sport. I see Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu becoming a lifelong companion for my son. Choosing Clinch Academy has been one of the best decisions we've made for him.

5 isn't enough stars for Clinch. I never thought I'd gush about a gym, but I am regularly awed by…read moremy experience here. The difference between a big chain gym and a family-owned gym is that when you're a member at Clinch, you are family. The owners, staff, coaches, even other members genuinely care about each other and every person that walks in the front door, no matter your age, size, fitness or skill level. They are versatile, with a variety of classes for kids and adults, encouraging, positive, friendly, and welcoming. Personally, I have had some challenges since becoming a member that I could not have gotten through without them. When I miss a class, I'm not just missing an opportunity to workout, I'm missing Clinch... something else I never thought I'd say about a gym.

We LOVE this Taekwondo studio and, more importantly, my son loves it. He looks forward to it every…read moreweek. The schedule is very convenient and the instructor/owner is top notch, as are his assistants. The instructor is very patient and friendly, but doesn't put up with any lack of discipline. Additionally, the costs are very reasonable. We are very pleased so far and highly recommend it for any child.

This place provided a wonderful birthday party for my 5 yr old son. They got to do an obstacle…read morecourse, learn some moves, break some boards. Master stressed respect and listening. They spent so much time with the children. They had an lovely party room with plenty of tables and space for kids and parents. My son also loved to cut his cake with a real sword. They have a very good class schedule. So glad to have a nice place locally for options for amazing parties.

Such a welcoming place and wonderful coaches. My children are thriving here and look forward to…read moreeach class.

Completely unprofessional. I signed up for a trial women's defense class that they were offering…read more They called me many time u til I finally answered and we scheduled a date and time. They also sent many text messages stating how they look forward to seeing me and to "make sure to be on time". Well, on the day of, I was on time. However, their studio was dark, the door locked, and no one answered my call or text. I stayed for 10 minutes, giving them the benefit of many something unpreventable happened and they were running late, although I was on time as they requested. I expected a phone call or a text message explaining the mixup sometime in the day. Nothing. No call back w a message. No text message. Were they maybe embarrassed? Did they mixup the day and time? You would think as a business, they would reach out. Nothing. Thanks for wasting my time. Definitely do not recommend, unless you prefer to be ignored.

Shidoshi Offutt & his wife opened the doors of Tri-Star for an amazing night of Self Defense…read moretraining for twenty American Heritage Girls from all over the state of Maryland and Virginia. The experience was informative and engaging

We had a trial membership in the 4-6 class that was cut short via an impersonal email from the…read moreowner's email marketing software. They did not care to talk about the program being a good fit or what readiness looks like. In hindsight, I did notice many of the children in the class had trouble following the structure of the class, the expectation to stay still and be engaged even when the instructor was just talking, telling stories, or attempting jokes that didn't land. This may be possible for a six-year-old, but the younger kids definitely needed more help coming back to attention. Some of the corrective measures were harsh. I can see how some kids may have not felt safe. I saw one girl frown after the instructor deadpanned about how he was going to "put you in the trunk of his car," during an exercise about stranger danger. And at one point, my kid was lightly struck with a pool noodle and then picked up and taken to the designated tagged spot in an activity about being stealth like a ninja. I could see he felt attacked and being physically handled upset him. Some instructors are better with kids, but the styles are just so inconsistent. I suspect some don't even like children, like the one who joked about kidnapping. That same one also mocked some of the kids responses to his questions. The younger assistants were really nice and motivating, and it's clear the kids responded well to this approach.

Great experience at Red Dragon Martial Arts. Mr. Scott always takes time to explain techniques in a…read moreway geared towards the individual practitioner. He understands that everybody learns differently and has a unique way of delivering his lessons. Highly recommended.

miss Kirstenand Miss Kim teach the class my Granddaughter is attending. I want to say they are…read morefantastic and kind. I find them to be very patient and caring toward the girls. Mary Ann

I've been bringing my granddaughters to the summer camp at the Frederick Flips for three years…read more They absolutely love it! I am always amazed at the variety of activities, crafts, and field trips that they get to enjoy there. The staff is just wonderful, so friendly. Can't say enough about this wonderful camp!