Northern Virginia Wushu Academy

(4 reviews)

13.6 mi

Let me start by saying that if I could give more than 5 stars to a place, this would be it. Shifu…read moreChris and his wife manage and instruct students in this family-owned dojo. Shifu (master in Chinese) Chris is an excellent teacher. He has been doing martial arts for almost his own life, and he is very knowledgeable. He had spent 13 years in China working with different masters. As a result, he is an expert in different styles of martial arts such as Chinese boxing, Kung fu Shaolin. Following his mission to keep Shaolin kung fu alive in the US, he started this dojo in VA. Currently, they offer two free sessions to let people experience the school before joining. I joined this class after participating in two free sessions. The environment and students in the dojo are great. Everybody is friendly and respects each other. From a covid standpoint, everybody wears a mask throughout the class, and there are sanitizers for both hands and equipment. Each session includes warmup, practicing the basics, form, partner work, and meditation at the end. Shifu Chris changes the structure of the class and always has new activities and challenges in each session. After two months of going to this class, I already feel really accomplished. I am able to do basic techniques and self-defense. It had even effects on my day-to-day life and helps me to be more focused. I recommend this class to whoever is looking for martial arts or even looking for a fun and effective workout class.

Wonderful experience, great exercise, friendly classmates. The sessions have everything I enjoy --…read morestretches, warm ups, boxing, defense, individual and partner work, meditation, some qi gong... lots of variety and progressive mental/physical challenges so you're never bored and always growing. I started this class three months ago feeling very out of shape -- and as a total beginner to martial arts. Now, I feel like I have energy enough for classes, plus I'm starting to hit the gym more too and feel less stressed during the work week. It's definitely the kind of work out that isn't a chore -- it's energizing. Come take the two free lessons and try it out for yourself to get hooked too. Shifu Chris and Weiwei, who assists, are patient, thoughtful teachers who care about culture, health, and overall wellbeing. Class is always a positive, welcoming environment.

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The best martial arts studio in Virginia! I studied there for years and would still be there but…read moremoved too far away.

Don't waste your time Kung Fu doesn't work in a real life self defense situation especially Wing…read moreChun.

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Very kid friendly Martial Arts Studio. The training is authentic from the ancient Chinese Martial…read moreArts. The Shifu (Master of the School) is welcoming, patient, and stern with the students. Differently a great place to learn Martial Arts.

Shi Fi-- the teacher and owner who runs this place is amazing. He has small classes and…read moredifferentiates instruction for all students. He also has parent & children classes...meaning us parents who typically chart our children around and then sit and wait for them to finish, can actually participate and get in some exercise too. Me, I'm a 46 year old mother who has steadily advanced to a blue belt with his careful instruction which meets you where you are, and then teaches you how to move higher. My daughter, age 13, (and moving at a faster pace than me), has been challenged and is learning self-discipline. Every class is different and amazing-- this isn't a cookie factory martial art school. It's a real gem, and if you're lucky, you'll find it. :)

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There is a great team that leads the Laughing Dragon studios. The facilities are not great but it…read moreis right out of a Bruce Lee film where the technique takes center stage over the looks of the place. Our kids love the lessons and I am impressed that it isn't a belt-driven system. We have friends whose kids are testing for belts constantly while at Laughing Dragon it is about form, style, and the Shaolin method. I am impressed.

From the owner: The mission of Laughing Dragon Kung Fu is to combine practical self-defense skills with a total…read morebody workout and inspire a lifelong love of Chinese martial arts. Our training is available to anyone interested, provided they have a sincere desire to learn and are of good moral character. We offer free trial sessions for every class!

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4.4

(14 reviews)

11.0 mi

On Tuesday (5/7), one of the school management (not the manager) approached me and asked me about…read morethe previous review I posted on Yelp. We had a conversation about the issues. And the school agreed to work on it and would try their best to communicate better in the future. On Sunday (5/12) the school manager invited me to meet and we had a conversation about the other issue. She apologized, explained the situations, and promised to do her best together with parents to make the school better. I appreciate all the efforts the school had made to solve these issues.

Like the focus on training by Shaolin monks from China, with careful attention to meditation and…read moremental aspects of practice. Sorry to say not many can hope to become as skilled as the monks, but the mental and physical journey toward expertise is no doubt beneficial. Thankfully the monks and management set outstanding examples.

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International Martial Arts Center

5.7 mi

IMAC is made up of the best coaches I know. It is a fairly new training center and as a result,…read morethere is a good teacher to student ratio. (Lot's of face time!) They always push me to improve. I not only get a solid workout, but I also learn lots of new material from martial arts. This not only exercises my body but also my mind as there are a variety of forms that I have been learning from this class. I have also learned a few tactical movements also. The environment is conducive to working out and we have a great little facility located by the NRA Museum/Range. IMAC also provides plenty of tools for working out such as a treadmill, jump ropes, kettlebells, barbells, pushup/pullup bars, elastic bands, a BOB, a grappling dummy, monster tire, and more. We usually have music to work out to also with a surround sound speaker system. It is a great place to work out. There is an excellent class for kids. And there are self-defense classes for the ladies! And more! There is a lot to love about this small Martial Arts school.

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O-mei Wushu Kung Fu Center

11.0 mi

If you want authentic Wushu instruction like you would get in China, this is the place for you…read more Small, scrappy, and routinely produces some of the top competitors in the country. Not a belt factory, nor will they nickel-and-dime you with random fees and up sells.

From the owner: O-Mei offers a number of different programs to its members. Our primary focus is Contemporary Wushu…read moreand Taiji, but we believe in supplementing the training with a wide assortment of more traditional forms and training methods. We take pride in our coaching staff and their ability to cater to all types of people from the young energetic competitors to the older health oriented students. We have programs and classes for all ages and body types. Students can take unlimited classes and train with peers of the same experience level.

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O-Mei Wushu

2.5 mi

Stephon Morton is a stand up guy, he's someone that truly cares about his students as well as the…read morepeople around him. Being ranked 8th in the world at one point also proves that hes legit. This is the school that I would've went to when I was a kid.

From the owner: Established in 1993, under the direction of Sifu Xiaolin Lu, O-mei Wushu Center is a professional…read moremartial arts center that teaches contemporary and traditional wushu styles along with weapons, health qigong and tai-chi. At O-mei, our primary focus is on the development of the student, either concerning personal growth or physical exercise. O-mei has experienced instructors to provide the opportunity for students to compete in all categories of Chinese martial arts tournaments at the local, regional, national and international levels.

Mountain Kim Martial Arts

2.7 mi

Attended as a student for 7 years, worked there for 5 years. Trust me when I say its a great placeread more

Our daughter has thrived here, and her ability to follow oral directions has improved dramatically…read moresince we started the program. She is very quiet, and in her own world. This place has seriously been a game changer for her and her confidence level. We cannot speak highly enough of the staff too. They are warm and encouraging, and they create a positive learning environment where kids feel welcome. Our daughter is sensitive and introverted. She feels very comfortable at Mt. Kim and looks forward to going regularly. She practices at home. We 11/10 recommend this place for any child! Master Wi is the best too! He encourages the kids and truly cares about them. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

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SplashDown Waterpark

3.5

(103 reviews)

6.9 mi

Costs have gone up but our experience was decent they have a lot of options and it seemed like…read moresomeone was testing water quality pretty often. As far as food goes bring that $$

Exclusionary policies on a 3ft deep pool…read more My special needs son wanted to go on the lily pads/floating log ropes course, so I asked if I could be present in the water to guide him because he's non-verbal and needs time to process directions. The head lifeguard said no, the other lifeguards will watch him. Some special needs children require accommodations that caretakers like his father (me) are highly attuned to. The teenaged lifeguards would simply blow their whistles and scream at my son as they've done before. I am there to assist as needed so 1) we avoid the screaming lifeguards, and 2) so he can experience what all the other kids can do on their own. Obviously we didn't go on it. Thanks for understanding, SplashDown, we'll never go there again. Side note: Some of these lifeguards hate their life and shouldn't be there.

A happy girl and her watermelon

Rec pool and slides

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Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole

3.5

(101 reviews)

8.3 mi

The biggest cheat code for me and my family is going early... Like early early, as soon as they…read moreopen. Parking was a breeze and the different pool and slide sections were not crowded at all. It's such a great spot to burn summer energy and also practice water skills. I found the lifeguards to be really attentive and constantly counting the swimmers in their sections. My kids absolutely love the big and small waterslides and rode them about 20 times over the course of an hour or two. Even just a few days before the Fourth of July holiday, because we were there first thing, there were no lines, and things ran smoothly. I'm excited to check it out again, perhaps at a bit busier time, but it was great for our first visit.

Noah and Ab were very kind and gave me a detailed and productive tour of the water park! James also…read morehelped me a lot and showed me where to go.

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Super, Awesome & Amazing

3.3

(31 reviews)

15.1 mi

Review of water park only:…read more Don't buy for the whole family. We made the mistake of buying for a family of 4, but only small kids would enjoy this. Could have saved half the cost by just buying for 2 kids. You definitely don't need more than an hour either. It's really loud, so it's not great for autistic or sensory sensitive kids. My kids don't enjoy water directly in their face, and there's nowhere to go that doesn't have water landing directly in your face. There's nowhere for adults to sit, and it's a small room so there's residual splashing everywhere; wear pool shoes even if you don't go on the play structure and are just supervising the kids. During the 5-minute breaks once per hour, it would be nice if you could use the adjacent pool I but it was occupied with aquatic sports teams. Staff were very friendly, and the overall sports/rec facility looks huge and very clean. Locker rooms were very clean as well. For our family, however, it just wasn't worth the price paid nor was it the type of water park that would work for older kids or autistic kids.

We visited on Sunday morning during tots time 9-1130. It was empty with only a few young kids so it…read morewas easy watching two toddlers running around. Kids two and under are free to enter. We had a blast at the bounce house and the ninja maze. There is a rock climbing wall and some advanced obstacle course for older kids. My kids were fascinated by the arcade too, they sat on the motorcycle and pretended to play. The groupon deal makes it worth going, you get two hours of play on the regular ticket price. Staff was friendly and helpful at the front desk. Will recommend!

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Dulles Gateway Dog Park

4.0

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1.7 mi

Not a bad spot- especially for very curious pups to explore wildlife/nature uninhibited. Owners…read morecan rest assured their dogs are in a large confined area with tree stumps to jump on and hills to explore. No separate area for small dogs. My puppy has never been to a park before so this was a litttttle much but all the other older dogs seemed to have a hoot chasing each other around! No water source as mentioned. Plenty of sticks to fetch and owners are pretty friendly. Gotta try a few new spots before thinking this one is anymore more than OK

Love this dog park. It is hidden & gated. It is not too big, just enough space for the doggos to…read morerun around. Not a lot of people come here, so there are only few dogs every time.

Needed a bath after - no grass super dusty and full of leaves and twigs!

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Lake Fairfax Park

3.8

(68 reviews)

8.3 mi

Begrudgingly, I am rating Lake Fairfax with 4 stars. Let me preface by saying I am not an…read more"outdoor-sy" type of gal. Spas and sparkling rosé...more my speed, but I am always up for different experiences. Having said that...I've experienced it, and umm...with mosquito bites still itching, this was cool...not sure if I would say, "yes" again. While he set up the tents, I went to grab a margarita. Upon my return, I was impressed with the setup. Who knew camping could be "chic"? lol. After sending my daughter pics, she said it was, "glamping," not "camping." Lol Honestly, I enjoyed. Just hated the bugs. I love to read. If you do too, bring a good book. The camping ground is spacious. You're assigned a lot where you set up your tent(s). Seems like he had the entire gamut -- blow up couch, blow up bed, portable grill, speakers for music, bug repellent, food, and libations ;-) You will hear everything that is nature at night. I swear I heard a fox howling/barking. All-in-all, it was a cool experience...five days later, still itching from those bites. Oh! There's a water park too...arrive early to get in because they do have a capacity limit.

Wayyyyy back in the day, my dad bought a RV, and the one place that I can explicitly remember us…read moregoing, was Lake Fairfax Park. I also remember having a great time on the lake paddle boating and swimming in the big "L" shaped pool. Fast forward decades later, I have taken a liking to camping. I still consider myself a novice, and over the last 3yrs, I have accumulated some cool stuff. I have an annual camping trip with a large group next month, but I wanted to do a small intimate trip to one of my favorite childhood places. I must say, Lake Fairfax has one big change from when I was a child. It now has a HUGE waterpark that has giganic water slides as soon as you enter. I was a little disappointed to hear from the check-in Park attendant, who had the personality of a disinterested teenager, that the L shaped pool I referenced was no longer there. My picture of laying poolside or chillin in the pool were shattered, because with waterparks, comes tons and tons of young kids.. and honestly, I would just rather not..LOL! Once we made it to our assigned camping lot, I was super pleased at how close we were to the extremely clean rest rooms that were equipped with showers. The camping site was noticeably quiet, almost library quiet, so that suprised me a little. I didn't want to disrupt the flow, so I kept my speaker at a low level. :) All in all, I had a memorable experience at Lake Fairfax Park and I can definitely see myself coming back sometime next Spring/Summer!!

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White Oak Canyon Trail

4.7

(27 reviews)

55.4 mi

This is a 1.5 mile out and another 1.5 miles back for a total of 3 miles round trip hike to the…read morelower falls . The hike is not too bad majority is tripping hazards , it has a few spots that get a little steep . As someone who has had double digit knee surgeries I would say it falls in between easy and moderate . Took just under an hour to make it out to the lower 3 falls . Now the trail gets very steep and rough after the 3 lower falls so unless you are in some good shape you might want to just take in the lower falls and call it good .

Beautiful hike with lots of waterfalls. The trail was supposed to be a loop but we couldn't find…read morewhere to cross above the waterfall so ended up doing an out and back.

Pls ignore the man hugging the waterfall

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James N.

13 years ago

My 8 year old daughter been practicing wushu under Coach Stephon Morton tutelage for the past 2 years. I can honestly say that coach Stephon is truly a great instructor. He has the ability to inspire and motivate, the students to push themselves without having to instill fears in them. Our daughter went from not able to run a single lap around her elementary school gym without getting tired at the start of her first grade school year, to running two to three miles without breaking a sweat by the time spring rolls around. She made Presidential Fitness in all of the Physical Education requirement. Her achievement was in no small part to wushu and coach Stephon. I could go on and on about how great coach Stephon and wushu is, but I highly recommend that you come by the school and take a look for yourself if you are interested in wushu for yourself or for your child. read more

Chris L.

13 years ago

As a student myself, I have been following Coach Stephon Morton for over 5 years and I have not once regretted it. My parents put me in numerous sports before such as swimming, tennis, and tae kwon do but none of them were to my interest. When I first joined wushu, I didn't like it as much but I slowly enjoyed it over the years until it fully bloomed into my passion. To me, wushu is more than a sport-it's a lifestyle. Just like Olympic athletes, we have to train every day whether we come to practice that evening or not and condition and take care of our bodies. I believe that everyone should give wushu a try whether it be to seriously compete or just for exercise. read more

Daniel L.

13 years ago

Coach Stephon is a great mentor and friend. The passion for martial arts that he has created at this school has led to a fun and encouraging place to learn, improve and build friendships. Stephon loves teaching martial arts and always gives his time and energy to his students. I would recommend him to anyone not just for his knowledge of martial arts but I know that no one would work harder for his students to learn and improve. read more

Tam D.

13 years ago

A wonderful wushu school to be a part of. I started lessons in my mid-twenties. I really love that classes are offered six days a week for a variety of timeslots. It works out great for my schedule since I work full time. The instructor is a great teacher and pushes the students to go the extra mile. I'd highly recommend NOVA Wushu Academy for kids as well as adults who want to stay fit but loathe the repetition of a treadmill. read more

Situ A.

13 years ago

Stephon is a passionate teacher who values the progress of his students above all else. It has taken him many years of hard work teaching students and spreading his passion for wushu to get this school up and running finally. Unlike other martial arts instructors who grow complacent and eventually become more focused on school profits, he will always put the training of his students as his priority. read more

Jarrod D.

13 years ago

Coach Morton has been a great friend, training partner, & coach. I have admired his dedication to his craft for close to a decade and would be hard pressed to choose a different coach. His knowledge of both Northern and Southern styles of kung-fu are well defined and his attention to detail for forms is impeccable. I am proud to say I know my laoshi read more

An Old Student A.

13 years ago

Stephon knows how to create a fun training environment. He's very passionate about working with students, doesn't mind working overtime, and has a lot of experience under his belt. Definitely a good choice for a wushu school, if you're looking for a good balance of good training and a fun time. read more

Melissa K.

13 years ago

The owner is great with the kids (which is most important to me). The payment plans are a great option as well. The discipline and skills taught here have exceeded my standards (which are pretty high. It helps that the owner is flexible with scheduling... I would definitly reccomend. read more

Han H.

13 years ago

This school is a great place to learn wushu. The teacher is very patient and great with kids. I spent most of my high school years training at this school, and there are few martial arts schools that have this caliber of teaching. read more

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