AGMA is the perfect fit for our family. My son started in the Tigers Program (4 & 5 yr olds) soon…read moreafter the Fairfax Station location opened. Since starting Taekwondo at AGMA, he's gained confidence, improved manners, balance, and physical strength. My son has made friends with other students and been able to look up to his instructors as role models. The staff at AGMA is great at communicating with parents, updating us on our child's progress and offering plenty of options for working parents. All AGMA instructors are excellent with kids and work with each child individually to improve skills and build positive character traits. My son now loves going to the after school program where he's able to have fun, train and develop good homework habits. He is also looking forward to AGMA summer camp! I recommend AGMA to everyone! As a local family-owned and operated business with terrific an enthusiastic instructors and facilities, I feel that it is the best option for kids and adults seeking Martial Arts training in the Fairfax area. I want to add that AGMA is now offering Zoom Taekwondo classes. While the studio is currently closed due to Covid-19, my kids are continuing their lessons Monday - Thursday and on Saturday! TKD class is the highlight of their day! In fact, AGMA is starting a class next week 4/20/20 for first-timers (no belts). You can register for virtual classes on the website, http://www.rvtkd.com/virtualclasses.html

We LOVED this dojang and only stopped going when we moved. I and my two sons would highly recommend…read moreit to anyone! Master Andrew is amazing with kids and his staff is super caring. He has high standards and helps kids reach those standards through hard work and perseverance. The summer camps were also great quality. My kids always rushed me out the door in the morning to go.

What a great taekwondo jang for kids! Both of my sons have been going to Tigereye for 2 years and…read moreit's been a great experience. Master Do is wonderful with kids and enables children of all ages to have fun but can still instill discipline. Multiple and variety of programs throughout the week - family classes, elite poomsae classes, afterschool programs, etc. I'd definitely recommend Tigereye for any kids or family looking for extracurricular activities. As a bonus, there's a really cheap gym right below Tigereye that parents can spend time during the class if needed.

I can't even explain how in one year, Master and Mrs Do -- and the whole community, have positively…read moreimpacted our family. My son (7) and daughter (5) have grown so confident, and even more focused and respectful. They learn incrementally and are able to reflect back on the year and are so proud of all they've achieved. They are able to speak some Korean, they have beautiful moves down, and can get up and perform without a second thought in front of a big group for a belt test. There is a lovely mentorship between the older and younger children. Master Do is firm, but so kind and gentle. It is a loving and close-knit community and we are so thankful for how much it has brought us.

My sole issue is the way the contract is written... I reviewed it numerous times and did not see…read morethat I had to move a certain amount of miles, in addition to providing a new Driver's Licenses and utility bill at my address to cancel. Please read the entire contract and ask questions directly to the company over the contract. I relocated from Woodbridge, VA to Upper Marlboro, MD on June 1, 2021, in which my son attending Taekwondo in Woodbridge, VA was a no go. I called on June 8, 2021 to cancel the contract was told by the Accounts Manager that I had to provide documents showing I moved, but the organization would not accept what I offered. I am beyond pissed and want a refund for the months they charged me. A contract is a legally binding document and all terms have to be explained in a thorough manner. The Accounts Manager was also very rude during the initial conversation, but the last conversation We had today, she tried to act like she didn't remember me, despite having a log of our previous conversation. Master Nam is a nice man, but the organization he works for is doing shady business. I would provide more context, but I will save it for another time if necessary. I WANT MY MONEY REFUNDED!

Master Nam is awesome. Our son struggles with paying attention to any 1 action item. When he is…read morefocused, he is on point. The trick is keeping his focus on any one thing at a time. Some of this I attribute to him simply being a precocious 8-year old, and the other is just his lack of attention to any one thing at any one time. When my wife and I decided to put him into Taekwondo, he was only 4 years old. While he ebbs and flows with how he takes in basic movement, form and instructions, there is no doubt that the lessons are working on him overall in a good way. In spirit, in physical fitness, discipline and most importantly, in confidence. He truly has come a long way. Master Nam's approach is well suited to teaching the students at this Dojang and our son has definitely benefited from it. Has our son struggled from time to time? Yes he has. Our son is very expressive and wears his emotions on his sleeve. He gets frustrated easily and will start to cry when he's instructed to do push ups, but he's been better at holding the tears back more recently. When I told him that I had to do pushups when I was in the Army, I told him while it may look like punishment, it was simply to make me refocus my attention. It wasn't personal even though at times it came across to me like it was personal. So he shouldn't take it personally when Master Nam makes him do push ups. The push up is just a direct result to your coming up short in something and rededicates your focus on that one thing so that you do it right the next time. All this to say, when our son messes up a form, or basic movement or he is not paying attention and he's told to do a push up, the act itself isn't what frustrates him. It's that he did something wrong that made the master inform him to do a push up. He does push ups all the time at home so it's not hard for him to do it. This dedication to discipline is to build up confidence. This is important for a youngster growing up into a very unforgiving world. To start these teachings off early will go a long way for our son as he navigates through life. Master Nam is instilling all of these positive qualities into our son and the other students in ways that will pay huge dividends going into life. And along the way, they are learning an incredible skill set. Thank you so very much Master Nam.

Sensei Roberto is a great sensei, funny, and really care about his students. Love going to this…read moredojo, all the teachers and students are very friendly and always happy help lower rank students.

BEST dojo in the State of Virginia (one of the best in the world, I am sure). If you want to learn…read morefrom a great Sensei (Roberto) and other blackbelt instructors, then Virginia Dojo is the only choice. I am so happy to be a part of this dojo! Sensei Roberto is quite simply AMAZING. He truly cares about his students and teaching karate. The atmosphere at the dojo is welcoming and friendly--from beginner to advanced! Everyone participates to help others learn. The women's class with Denise is fantastic as well! Denise is an inspring third degree blackbelt instructor who is passionate about women's karate and karate in general. As a student, you can take her classes and or the mixed group classes with Sensei Roberto. Check out this dojo for yourself. I signed up a little over a year ago with my kids and we love it and highly recommend.

My grandson goes and enjoys his Karate classes. The trainers are really devoted and experts in…read moreteaching. They focus on every single child which is such a motivation for not only children but the parents too. I enjoy watching his class as the teachers are experts in teaching. I would definitely recommend my friends and family.

I've hesitated to post this review but I feel I need to. About two years ago, after my son turned…read more4, we decided to try Andrew Gause on some neighborhood recommendations, thinking it would help him with some coordination and balance issues. We were asked to come a half hour early for our free trial class, so we did. When we got there it was quite crowded and busy with all of the evening classes, but I filled out all the paperwork and talked to Andrew. Andrew didn't really meet my son or talk to him - just me. I didn't realize how long we'd be sitting there so I didn't really bring anything for my son to do, and he didn't have a spot to sit since it was so crowded. He was on the floor, bored, wiggly, and excited. I should have brought something for him to do but I didn't realize he was supposed to sit there waiting for a half hour. He was four. As time went on he got pretty wiggly and started complaining that he wanted to go in, but I told him he had to wait. He wasn't behaving badly - just restless because he was sitting there for so long and kept getting bumped into. Again, he was four years old, and excited. Don't tell parents to bring kids in a half hour before class - it's just setting them up for failure. Finally the students for the class started coming in, and I asked Andrew if we were supposed to go in too. He then loudly stated "based on what I've observed, your son is NOWHERE near mature enough for this" and told us that we should just observe the class. My son was devastated after waiting nearly a half hour for this, other parents were staring at us after Andrew loudly chastised us, so we left. My big regret is that this experience kept us away from Taekwondo for two years - I thought the sport just wasn't the right fit for us. I was wrong. The sport is a fine fit. This studio is not. My son is thriving at a different studio now, is focused and works hard, and is building his confidence and coordination. I am sure Andrew Gause is the right fit for many kids, but I would caution families with particularly energetic or young kids about going here. I don't think anyone who understands young children would expect an excited 4 year old to sit on the floor of a crowded, noisy room for a half hour and be perfectly calm.

The quality of instruction, as outstanding as it is, is secondary to the quality of character of…read morethe family that teach there. Their consistent emotional investment in their students' development as whole people, not just martial artists, speaks to the sincerity of their efforts. There is an intentional culture of excellence throughout the school that is supported by encouragement tailored to the age and development of the students. Both of our children have been with the school for several years, even through covid and having to relocate. While we miss the luxury of training in person, the instructors went to great lengths to continue classes online, and have transitioned to a hybrid model with great success. We enthusiastically endorse Yong In, and would encourage anyone interested in training to take the time to meet the Lee family in person and let them prove us right.

(dictated by Sebastian who is 7 years old)…read more Fun before class because there're balls. And fun class. Good teacher because he teaches new stuff sometimes. I like it with two languages.

i am a student here and i have had more then 3 years here this place is amazing i made a lot of…read morefriends and i have enjoyed my friends here my name is adrian and i am a 7 start blackbelt first degree i had my seminar a week ago and it was 3 hours but i was worth it coming here i met a master named master kim who moved to new york in 2024 i liked him and my new master master Gabriel who is a 4th degree black belt master came here to teach taeknowdo in lorton i like him but since he is brazilian we can't understand him sometimes

The military transferred my family and I to the DC area last year. Following multiple tours back to…read moreback on ships, this was my first opportunity to get back into training in TaeKwonDo in over ten years. I searched through multiple listings and visited half a dozen locations comparing facilities, price, and schedule before ending up at Kong's in Lorton. Master Kim was super welcoming and the price point is better than anywhere else in the area. No restrictions on the number of days you can train.....after a ten year break, I was too ambitious and tried four days a week until my 40 year old knees said slow down a little ha ha. I've trained now at Kong's for over a year with it becoming a regular part of the family's weekly routine. The atmosphere is disciplined but supportive and encouraging. My oldest daughter started as a white belt a few months after I returned to training and that has been the best part of our experience here. She has earned her green belt and we take classes together as often as possible in the family time slot. My military commitment don't always allow for a lot of quality time with my kids so training with them at Kong's has been amazing. If your looking for a competitive place to train for yourself or to take classes with your kids, I highly recommend Kong's TaeKwonDo.

Elite M.A Center is the best place around! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional. Sanitary facility, excellent front desk staff. I have two children in the program and it is excellent. Classes are taught in a challenging manner, also discipline, perseverance, confidence and respect. Students earn their belts and are not simply given a belt because they have attended the school for a certain period of time. They learn at their own pace until they master a level and achieve a belt. It teaches boys and girls the skills they need to handle or defend themselves in any given situation.

My son loves going to his taekwondo lessons here. The instructors are awesome and patient with…read moretheir students. The best thing I love about the instructors is that they keep the students right in that magic spot of learning where the students get confident in their current learning level and yet introduce things subtly where it keeps the student challenged. I highly recommend this place irregardless of age and ability. For kids, its a great way to learn discipline and focus. For adults, its a great way to challenge yourself while getting fit and healthy. And they offer family classes which is great for a family who is looking for a great way to bond. The rates are also reasonable and they have flexible plans that will fit right into budget and schedule.