I can't say enough about this place! Our 3 girls go to White Tiger and have come out confident &…read morestronger. While I believe that character & manners are taught at home; I love how White Tiger reinforces morals & responsibility in my girls. My 3 girls will continue to attend White Tiger!

If you want to learn Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido or Women's Self Defense, look no further. Master James…read moreSmith, a 6th Dan Black Belt, and his group of black belt instructors are professional and knowledgable. He will push you in traditional Tae Kwon Do from forms and patterns, to mastering kicks to weapons. And then sparring class. The toughest workout I have ever done. I have played football, baseball, basketball, weight lifted etc. This night leaves me so sweaty and exhausted. An amazing workout. I signed up my son (5 at the time) to learn martial arts. We did our home work and learned from several friends and reviews that this place would be a perfect fit. He has been in it for just over a year and has belted up to his fifth belt (blue). He was never a child who needed help with focus, although if that is needed, martial arts will help. He did have issues with confidence. He is slowly breaking out of his shell. Mr Jimmy is very good with the kids. He is tough when he needs to be, but never mean. "Punishments" are wall kicks or push ups. This forces focus, while building strength. The kids love going and respect him, classes are always fun, and having fun and laughing is a big part of the learning process here. This is not just for kids though. After watching him for almost a year, I signed up. It just looked like so much fun. I have belted up to green as of this review (my 4th belt). I look forward to class every night that I have it. I have belted up faster than children. Perhaps because I "learned" all techniques watching my son. Maybe the early belts are easier for adults. One thing I have learned is never ask for a test. You will be told when you are ready. I will be signing up for Hapkido in the fall. I have nothing but positive things to say about this "dojang" or gym. Mr Jimmy (as he is known by the kids) teaches 95% of the classes himself. He has many black belts that assist so people new to a belt are never thrown into a class with people who know the material. If you want some good exercise, and are bored with the gym (I do both) I highly recommend White Tiger Martial Arts.

It is my very first year doing tae Kwon do and I already love it. Everyone Is super nice and…read morewelcoming. I highly recommend going here. Also not to mention the summer camp is really fun and you get to go on filed trip to places like Washington D.C

This place is a great place to train and learn discipline gain strength and have respect for others…read moreI want all my kids to go there

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.

From the owner: Affordable quality martial arts instruction for Children, Adults or the entire Family. Our main…read morecurriculum is Taekwondo based, however we also include Boxing, Aikido, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through out the curriculum. We also offer fitness classes such as Cage Fitness & Beyond Kickboxing. Cage Fitness is a 30 minute total body work out. There is no fighting, partners, contact or getting in a cage! Just a kick butt workout with an MMA feel! Our Beyond Kickboxing program is a new program that is offered in either a 60 minute or 30 minute class. The main difference between the two is the number of rounds and the Self Defense Instruction that is offered in the 60 min. class.

I trained there years ago, and they actual spar and great experience when I lived there 2012 to…read more2015. I used training in real life for my job. they have cardio kickboxing classes after the Goju ryu. This is a very proactive group meaning summer camp training.

This dojo teaches traditional Japanese/Okinawan Karate and is the best system I have found. Both my…read moredaughter and I have trained at this location until my move from the area. I have not been able to find a better location. I highly recommend Goju Ryu Karate Do. Excellent full contact training.

Amazing looking at these reviews. the one i left literally took 3 months for a response. goes to…read moreshow how far behind THEY really are. THEY turned me into collections and it got dropped since THEY can't respond in a timely manner. Hmmm starting to see a pattern here.

This Gym is trash, equipment is garbage and old. All the TVs don't work. There's very few spray…read morebottles and everyone uses the same towel to wipe off equipment after they use it. Bathrooms smell and toilets are always clogged. Let's not even start on the showers smh. One piece of crap water fountain. Guess the pool that they've been advertising will come eventually too huh? And then there's management. I cancelled my membership over the Phone (contract was up) because I couldn't make it to the location due to moving. Fast forward 2 months and I'm getting collection calls because the owner refused to cancel the membership. Now I have a bill for $150. Don't give this place your money, you've been warned!!

With so many martial arts schools available in the Northern Virginia area that cover a wide…read morespectrum of styles and disciplines, Master Folta's Traditional Uechi-Ryu Karate stands out among them. Seriously, this is the real deal - this school is probably the closest opportunity outside Okinawa you'll get to learning authentic traditional karate from a master practitioner as it was originally conceived by Kanbun Uechi back at the beginning of the 20th century. This style of karate is practical for both self defense and physical fitness, and promotes self-discipline and a healthy life style. Progressing through the various ranks is well structured and meaningful, and you absolutely get a sense of accomplishment as you do so. The staff at Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center make learning karate easy and fun, for all ages and abilities, with hands on classes at the Okinawa Karate and Cultural Center and at various Parktakes rec centers throughout Fairfax County. My whole family signed up for karate classes during the pandemic on a whim, but it only took just a few short classes to realize what a gem of an opportunity we have right here in northern Virginia. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Give it a try and join a great karate community!

I've been a long time student of Master Folta since 2005. I started at Oak Marr Recenter, before…read moremoving up the ranks, and eventually teaching for his dojo. I'm very pleased to see that he finally was able to open his own independent dojo to celebrate traditional Okinawan Uechi Ryu Karate, as well as the rich cultures that Okinawa brings. The Cultural Center has many artifacts in a museum style in a side room. There's also many people from the community like the DC Okinawan Kai who utilizes the space. It is a safe and welcoming space for not just Okinawan people, but those interested in learning more about the culture and tradition. This spacious dojo has two kicking/punching bags ready for training, many talented instructors, and classes for children and adult alike! I am excited for what's to come for this OKCC! I hope new students can find their new karate home like it's been for me throughout the years!

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.

I enrolled my daughter in classes several years ago. After seeing the quality of the education, I…read moredecided to enroll myself as well. This is an excellent program for learning practice self defense and I am very pleased with the instruction.

HANDS DOWN thee best place we've found in Loudoun County! We've tried a couple different places…read morewith our kids and have met with others in and around Ashburn/Leesburgh. Hidy Ochiai Karate stood out above them all! Their classes go beyond the regular karate classes that other martial arts places provide. Here, they also do Kobudo which we learned is the use of ancient weapons! Trust me, your kids will go bonkers for this class!! It's taught in an extremely safe way, but still makes the kids feel like ninja superstars! I kind of want to take it myself :D Our daughter also did the summer camp this past summer and she loved it! She came home with real calligraphy paintings! Another thing that pushes them to the top is that they have Master Hidy Ochiai himself who comes down from New York to do special teachings with the kids each month. Look him up on YouTube and watch him slice an apple on someone's neck .... wait for it .... blindfolded! His skills are incredible and he is incredible with the kids as well. This school is in no competition with any other Martial Arts place because it's THAT good! I want to write a novel on here, lol, but I won't. Just one last thing to note: Sensei Winkler himself is AHmazing with the kids too. The way he talks and interacts with the kids makes them listen and have fun. I've sat and watched him a number of times when my daughter is in class. He's structured and fun, which is exactly what my daughter needs! Sensei Winkler is an incredible teacher because he has a lifetime of experience and many trophies from national Championship tournaments! You have to at the very least come to their free class on Saturdays!

My son has been coming to this dojo for 1 1/2 years and has enjoyed the classes. The Senseis are…read moreknowledgeable and communicative with the kids. They are also kind but firm, encouraging the kids to be the best to their potential. I would recommend this dojo to any family looking to start in martial arts or to try a different form.

After multiple failed attempts at Martial Arts a friend recommended Shoshin Ryu Martial Arts…read more Holowell Sensei is an amazing instructor and role model. Our son has always struggled with physical activity due to hypotonia and autism he enjoys class. He has thrived and shown great pride in his accomplishments. He has truly earned his stripes and belts and loves knowing that he has grown and mastered a skill and that his instructor is truly proud of him and encourages him to improve. His self esteem is up and his confidence is improving and more importantly his negative thoughts and self talk are decreasing. Love the method, model, and mentorship this program and school provides.