Joshua is one of the best Martial Arts instructors i've met. He has decades of experience in both…read moreMuay Thai and Jiu Jitsu, and is a fantastic teacher no matter what level of experience you're at! College park MMA is easily one of the best places you can pick to learn, whether you're just starting out, or experienced in the sport.

I am probably the last person who would have thought I would do any sort of MMA. If someone told me…read moreI should do this a couple of weeks ago, I would have got a great laugh and stuffed myself silly with chocolate. Recently, I was in the market for trying something new because Groupon adventures add interest to my life. This was one of them. 1st day of instruction went something like this: We show up, do some basic movements, pair up, practice, and somewhere in between we switch partners and I am paired with a 200lb wrestler. HAH! After getting shaken around a bit, still scared out of my mind and questioning my choices up to that point, I got a great workout, a load of information, and some very useful self-defense moves. Bless these guys for going easy on me because I do not have any sort of muscle definition. I bet if I come here often enough I can one day overtake them because BJJ is more so about skill than it is about strength. The instructor Josh was very patient with us. We came in with no experience and he was able to skillfully show us how to do BJJ even if it took a couple of times. Can't say this type of workout is for everyone since it's a full contact sport but, was very fun and an incredible workout. Would highly recommend this place to anyone, amateur or pro who wants to improve their skill because the skills you learn are definitely useful. Keep in mind this place is not aesthetically pleasing and not the cleanest because people keep sweating profusely but, it's still a great learning experience with awesome people who know their craft so, that's why I gave it 5 stars. Definitely, check out their site for schedules and such because there's more info on there. Give it a chance if you're up for the challenge!

Made this account just to leave this joke place a bad review…read more Went there about 2 months ago while visiting Maryland, and this place could not be more of a joke. Not only did they not allow me to open mat, they also have insane cancellation fees and prey on innocent people who just want to train. Quite frankly you would be better off training in an alleyway outside of a bar, because it would be more inclusive and less predatory, and at least then you probably wouldn't get robbed of 600$.

Don't waste your time or money here. The owner and staff of this company are nothing but a joke…read more They mislead information, lack communication, and lack leadership with clients and employees. It's an unprofessional atmosphere of their behavior and approach with people. I don't recommend anyone to pursue a membership here nor work at this place

I enrolled my daughter here hoping she'd learn discipline, confidence, and real martial arts…read moreskills. Having earned a second-degree black belt myself years ago, I know firsthand how valuable martial arts can be for kids. Unfortunately, as their clientele expanded, the quality drastically diminished. Classes became increasingly rushed, with students quickly churned through and rewarded with belt stripes after every session, regardless of skill or understanding--akin to a meaningless participation trophy. Their scheduling approach makes everything worse. Classes are booked back-to-back with zero transition time, creating absolute chaos. The parking lot is a constant traffic jam with one group trying to leave while another arrives. Inside, the changing areas are a zoo with kids literally pushing each other to get their belongings while parents wait in the designated area. Classes routinely start 5 minutes late and end 5 minutes early - that's 10 minutes of instruction time lost just to accommodate their overcrowded schedule. I brought this up politely, but my concerns were completely ignored. After two years, my child still hasn't learned the basics: proper stances, how to punch correctly, or even simple defensive moves. Instead, she spent time running obstacle courses, practicing phone numbers she already knew backward and forward, and getting lessons on cleaning up after herself and helping parents. I don't need to pay premium rates for things I teach at home. The overcrowding got ridiculous. One freezing day (19°F with 35mph winds), we had to park a full 7 minutes away from the building. We brought this up stating that this has become a recurring issue. Our concerns were met with dismissal rather than understanding. Immediately after, our child developed a severe ear infection resulting in temporary hearing loss and antibiotics treatment. Children get sick for all sorts of reasons, but as a parent, this correlation was hard to ignore. So, our kid lost interest in martial arts. When we expressed our decision to leave the school due to these issues, instead of addressing our concerns or taking accountability, we were told to send a handwritten cancellation notice via certified mail 30 days in advance--a clearly designed inconvenience to deter cancellations and extend payment cycles. Ultimately, their practices do not reflect the integrity, discipline, or accountability they claim to teach. If you genuinely seek meaningful martial arts instruction for your child, delivered by people who actually embody these values, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

Terrible money seeking people who don't care about customers…read moreIf I could give them a zero or below I would My son didn't learn anything after many months- same routine. How will this teach him self defense?? They mix training levels in the same class so they are repeating the same thing even when kids advance in level Crowded classes like COVID isn't a thing- he just had a COVID exposure in his class Money Money Money no teaching They were chasing customers and calling people individually when the pandemic hit- now they treat people bad because their business is back

I remember the first time my husband and I walked into the gym. We had been to another gym and…read moredone a free boxing class 2 days before. We were "shopping" for a local boxing gym and this was our only other option. The other one was shinier and newer... but this one seemed rugged and raw. And as soon as we met him, we knew Coach Crawford was no joke. We signed our contracts immediately. I cannot speak more highly of Coach Crawford. He is as legit as it gets. I personally had not worked out in about one year and thought I was going to die after the first class!!!! This is not your typical boxing class where you just do a lot of cardio and hit a bag every once in a while- he treats everyone in his gym as if they are going to fight in a championship. One of the things I love the most is that he is more focused on you doing things right and having good form than anything else. Classes go anywhere from 1.5-2 hours. If you are looking to get in shape and master a skill, this is the place to come.

Crawford is the real deal! If you are serious about boxing and/or improving your athleticism, come…read morehere and train like a pro.

My son has been coming to Okinawan Karate Dojo for almost a full year. Sensei Stan and the rest of…read morehis team do a really wonderful job teaching the kids! This school is very family oriented and maintains an educational yet fun environment. The pricing here is very fair for the classes as well as their branded merchandise. The class schedule is also very easy to follow. The daily class schedule for each level of students is different for every day of the week. However, this schedule is the same every week. Once you input the dates into your calendar you can put them on repeat and you'll never miss a beat. The belt testing here is also done well in my opinion. The testing dates are announced well in advance and I've also seen them posted throughout the Dojo. As long as the students attend, participate and learn the different blocks, punches, etc then they should pass their tests each time. My son has moved up to the next belt each time he has a belt test. The new location is really cool too! They now have two floors which allows them to accommodate more classes as well. I really am glad that my son attends Okinawan Karate Dojo! I'm lookong forward to him earning his black belt here one day.

A young family member attended the summer camp program. This was his 3rd year. He looks forward to…read moreattending every year. Although the kids were not able to get to the pool this year, the camp was able to make up for the temporary change. The price was reasonable and manageable. The program included valuable karate lessons taught by certified instructors. This has always been a great service. The diversity of the program has always been reflective of the county. Overall, the Okinawa Dojo summer camp program met and exceeded expectations by providing my little family member with a fun, healthy and safe environment.