Krav Maga CDK is awesome! I never finish class without feeling like I accomplished something, and I am always learning something new. I came in with no martial arts experience, and now feel like I have the skills and the confidence to defend myself and my family if I ever need to. The head instructor, DJ, brings lots of experience and knowledge into every lesson, explaining the techniques, how and when to use them, how to stay safe, and keeping you motivated throughout. This is not a class where you punch the air in a nice neat line, you get to punch bags, mitts, and even spar with other people in the class. The facilities are great too. The studio is in a full gym, with inexpensive parking in the building, and the metro and a suite of buses across the street. The gym has free weights, machines, racquet ball courts, a bunch of classes, and every cardio machine you can think of. The locker room is also top notch (which I appreciate after my last two gyms). I highly recommend CDK. read more

Krav Maga CDK is the best place to go, if you're looking to learn self defence, get fit and meet and train with some awesome people. Located just a block away from friendship heights metro station it's located inside a spacious full gym. Price is great and includes access of the gym. The head instructor D.J is a great instructor with more than 20 years experience with self defence, takewando, boxing, body building. He is a great believer in functional movement and includes it in the trainings as well. He is not just a great instructor but a great person who is always inspiring, funny and cares about his students. I have been doing Krav maga for almost a year now and am addicted. Every time i go there, i learn something new that i cant wait to tell people about and leave the gym feeling invincible. I will recommed krav maga CDk for anyone who is intersted in self defence and fitnesa training. read more

Prior to serving in the military, I trained in martial arts and wrestling (quite separately). In the military, I received extensive combat self-defense training and enjoyed every bit of it. As a disabled veteran, with my service history several decades behind me, I thought I'd give Krav Maga a chance to whip this broken down old warrior back into shape. The training regimen at CDK is as intense as it is realistic, they teach skills that can be readily used in every day self defense situations...and I left each training session with just enough soreness to remind me that taking responsibility for your own safety is a commitment. The instructors at CDK are as skilled and experienced as they are caring and accepting, not once have I felt as though I don't belong just because I'm old and slow. My confidence has been restored, thank you CDK! read more

First off, this is one of the better prices for such a great experience. DJ is a great trainer with years of experience in Tae Kwon-do, boxing, and Krav. He coaches just as well on kicks, as well as strikes, and always manages to up the aggression of the class. It is clear he loves what he does and has other trainers that do too . The environment is great-- particularly as a woman, I really value DJ's ability to create an environment where everyone learns equally and is encouraging of one another, while learning to be incredibly aggressive when necessary :) The location is pretty convenient, only a block and a half away from Friendship Heights metro, the gym has great locker rooms, plenty of equipment. Highly recommend to anyone either wanting to try it out or train seriously. read more

I've been going to Krav Maga CDK classes for a year and a half now and am consistently surprised at how much I enjoy the classes. The techniques learned in classes are for self defense specifically and a broad mix of different martial arts are covered in that pursuit. A lot of times we will work through "what do you do if..." scenarios and the goal is always to get home safe. Not only do you learn how to defend yourself but you're always going to leave having had a great work out. Also, all of the instructors I've had are really top notch. The head instructor, DJ, is extremely knowledgeable about many different martial arts forms and a talented teacher as well. I kinda signed up on a whim and now I can't stop going! read more

Krav Maga CDK is the most amazing experience someone looking to learn krav can hope. Here's the thing: DJ is incredible; he is kind, clear, fun, motivating, patient, and one of the funniest people in the world. There has not been a day that I haven't left CDK feeling better. You will laugh, learn, challenge yourself, get in shape, and become addicted to Krav Maga. It's affordable, the other students are a total blast, and the facilities are great (there is a full gym with sauna and steam rooms!). All in all if you are lucky enough to be trained by DJ in a space as beautiful as this one, for the price it is, you'd be crazy not to go. read more

I've been at Krav Maga CDK for about a year now and I love it. DJ is passionate, engaging, and extremely approachable - as are all of the instructors on the CDK team. I walked in with zero self-defense experience and in the last year have seen a major improvement in both my physical fitness and confidence. Classes are held at a variety of times throughout the week and the location near the Friendship Heights metro makes it very easy to access. As a bonus, CDK membership also includes full use of the gym it's housed in. Simply put, the program is fantastic and the community is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend CDK to everyone. read more

I love Krav Maga! I've been a student for a little over two years now. DJ is an excellent instructor, so when he decided to leave Krav Maga DC (in Gallery Place) to open his own school, Krav Maga CDK, (in Friendship Heights), I followed him. A perk of the new school is that you get gym membership in addition to your Krav membership, as a weight trainer, this is extremely useful. I highly recommend joining Krav Maga CDK! With DJ, not only is class fun, you get a great workout and acquire life-saving, self-defense skills as well. read more

Krav Maga CDK is a great place to learn self-defense and build self confidence. The chief instructor DJ is awesome and you can tell he knows what he's doing. He's very patient with his students and you can tell he cares. The facility is very nice and it being close to a metro is pretty convenient as well. Price is reasonable and it comes with access to the gym facilities as well. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

I love CDK. It is one of the best fitness decisions I've made. Every class is a challenge, and I always leave feeling extremely accomplished. Not only do I get an awesome workout, I'm also learning how to effectively defend myself, and as a girl living by herself in the city, that's super important. DJ is a motivating, passionate, and talented instructor. I highly recommend KM CDK! read more

Krav Maga is a practical martial arts and self defense system, and I can't imagine a better place to learn and train than with DJ and his fabulous instructors at Krav Maga CDK. DJ not only brings experience in Krav but also in many other fighting and self defense systems like Taw Kwon Do and boxing. Classes are motivating, challenging and fun. Highly recommended. read more

I've been doing Martial Arts for 20 years. I was very hesitate in starting Krav Maga because there are so many phony schools out there but after training with the instructors I was immediately sold. They really know their stuff. The price is also very good for the area. I thought they would be a lot more. Best school in the area by far. read more

The classes are amazing and a great work out as well! It makes me feel more confident, especially as a female, to be able to defend myself. Instructors are great, great location right near Friendship Heights Metro and $1 parking garage (with validation). Highly recommend! read more

This class was great!. The instructor was REALLY friendly, but gave you the understanding of real life situations where you may need to defend yourself. Its close to the metro and its a pretty nice club. The price was good, especially for that area read more

DJ is one of the best instructors I've ever had. He is great at explaining things and breaking techniques down. Everyone there is very friendly and fun to work with. It is a bonus that you get a great workout in while learning a practical skill! read more

Great instructor DJ, as well as all the other instructors! I highly recommend this school to any one who's looking to learn self defense dealing with modern time situations and circumstances. And to get in shape! Come and check us out! read more

Great place to build your confidence and learn self defense moves as well as get a workout. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, everyone is super friendly. It's close to the metro and they validate parking! read more

Very affordable, gym also accessible as part of the membership, and trainers are hard-working and sincere in their desire to improve the class's self-defense skills. A very friendly and open environment. read more

I've been a student of Krav Maga for years and DJ is one of the best instructors I've had. The facilities are really nice and it's right of the red line. read more