I'm new to the area. I scheduled a trial class, when I got to thwart location I couldn't find it…read more There was one sign and I followed it but after that there was no other sign. I called multiple times to ask where they were located but no one answered and so I left. I would have liked to try it because I want to continue practicing Muay Thai.

I started Judo at the Compound about a year ago. The gym is great, the instructor is top-notch,…read moreand the whole experience is low-pressure and fun. Everyone is nice-- there's a range of ages and skill levels and we're all having fun learning together.

Don't waste your time. I've quit while signing up for the trial class. The owner is paranoid about…read morecovid and shows irrational hostility towards new members. This is the only gym in the neighborhood that makes you QUARANTINE for 14 days just to start your trial class. You are not allowed to drop in, have to make 48 hour prior appointment for a class because of covid. It's 2022. Even our government doesn't have restrictions anymore. Why are they being paranoid? Their website said I can provide a negative result to take the class faster so I told them I'm willing to provide negative test result. Then the management literally replied with a threat saying "we will ban you if you show up before 14 days." Then they sent me another email saying they won't accept me as a member and etc while I was writing this review. How do you expect to teach people martial arts when you are this paranoid, rude, and irrational? I've been to few local gyms here but this is by far the worst experience just by contacting them. Glad I didn't even waste my time attending here.

I just had my first class, and I absolutely loved it. Kru Carlos and Instructor Jeff were very…read morewelcoming. I am not the most athletic person, but the atmosphere of the class and the energy of the instructors made me feel like I absolutely did not want to give up when I was tired- which happened pretty quickly . I have never felt the motivation to push myself to the degree that I felt tonight. If you are having any doubts, don't! Go ahead and sign up for a class. You won't regret it.

This gym is awesome. Great coaches. Practical training. Great environment. Cute dogs.read more

Great place for people who always wanted to try a martial art and for people hoping to fight…read moreprofessionally. Jesse is a great teacher and excellent giuy who creates a fun learning environment where everyone feels comfortable doing their best. No experience or athleticism required. For me it's been a few years of doing it; lost 100 pounds after a heart attack and it's my home for mental health too; I'm so grateful for it. Come join us; you'll never look back.

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!

I HEART THIS BOXING AND FITNESS CENTER!!! I was initially introduced to this gym because a couple…read moreof the instructors visited my community to do a free women's self-defense class. Since I'm not really a class or group instructed fitness type of person, I never really thought about this location too heavily. Then my trainer dropped out of heaven especially for me!! We train here on a regular basis and I love all of what the gym has to offer. I get a full and intense work-out each and every time I'm here. Kettle bells, suicides, boxing, you name it, I do it here. Every single staff member is friendly and helpful. Always speaking to you, encouraging/motivating you, joking with you and just providing excellent customer service. The gym offers classes for children, as well as adults. I can't give specifics on the classes offered, because I'm not exactly sure what they are, but I do know I see repeat clients. So whatever classes they have, keeps them coming back, week after week. An actual boxing ring is on one side and artificial turf is on another, with boxing bags and other equipment located throughout. I love it! It's a much different gym than I'm use too. I have a membership at another gym and I haven't been there since I started at Level Up. Note to self: CANCEL THE OTHER MEMBERSHIP! I don't feel intimidated, nor do I feel like all eyes are on me. Granted, there are many more men than women here, but everyone is here for a reason. They're here to either perfect their craft or get an awesome work-out. A true gem in the Bowie area and I'm glad to be a member!

My children have been her for a year now. Location is in Bowie within a comercial area. Plenty of…read moreparking and kept clean. The Gym is one big open space separates by work out stations. The staff does a great job in keeping the gym clean. The environment and staff is friendly. The energy they have can be contiguous. They offer a lot of workout options for kids, adolescent, and adults. They tend to have a lot of groups activities which cater to adults. Why my four stars. I think they could do a little more for the kids training. Since my children started they continue to keep them with the kids who are beginning. An issue for me since my kids have to restart the basic training which takes time from their training. They should keep the new incoming kids separated from the experienced. Once they catch up with the basic they can be included. Overall, I'll continue. It has help my girls in many positive ways. We might take a break but plan to continue in the future.

I love this place. I…read moremoved here from Denver for a job and the first thing I did was look for a Muay Thai gym recommendation, and this was the gym that was recommended. It was so important to me that I even chose my house to be close to this gym. When I got here it did not disappoint. Almost immediately I met kru Jom who has since taken my Muay Thai to the best level. To be completely honest, I move with a lot of Ego. I thought I had to be fast , strong, and impressive in order to be "good at martial arts" and kru Jom called me out immediately. "Sahira, I need you move more. Too tense" and "Sahira, I need you play more". In the 5 month I've been working with Kru Jom I've become more playful and relaxed in my motion, which is also translating into my regular life. Anger issues have noticeable decreased and I find myself applying Kru Jom's life philosophy into my healing practice as well (I'm a chiropractor). Kru Jom is my guy, and the entire gym holds excellent standards and requires high levels of discipline from me, which is the environment I thrive best in. "Train. Win. Repeat." is our motto, and it holds true both in the gym and outside of the gym. If you want friends to sweat with, play with, and get better with, this is the place for you. Oh, and we have a cold plunge and sauna as well as an entire boxing ring. The amenities are great, and the community is better.

I was in the area for work and did a drop-in bjj class at Pentagon MMA. Everyone was extremely…read morewelcoming and there were a lot of tough rounds! The gym is beautiful and has everything you need (showers, weights, plenty of mat space). Highly recommend! If youre in the DC-area definitely check them out!

We have been going here for over a month now and really enjoy it . It's really generous that the…read moreowner lets the kids try out the program for a free two week trial. My son had never participated in anything like this before but as soon as he had his first class he really loved it and kept asking to continue . I like how the coaches don't treat the kids like babies and add a sense of discipline. Jake is one of the coaches there and it's really awesome to see him calling the kids by their names and supporting them throughout the class.

First off, I am obsessed with Muay Thai. Been training since 2014 and competing since 2017, with 3…read moremonths training in Thailand. I'm not a great fighter at all but muay thai is something I truly love. I look forward to it at the end of the day and see it as something that gives and rejuvenates me rather than taking away from me. Anyways, I came to TAG MT during a business trip and had known about this school already from watching TAG MT youtube instructional vids. I came early and got to see the kids class. It's a great balance of technical drills but also having lots of fun as the reward. The coaches are great and the kids look up to them, fully engaged and are adorable in their big Muay Thai shorts :P Head Instructor Kru Chris Aboy has an amazing personality and teaching style. His encyclopedic knowledge and teaching methodology is phenomenal. He can read each student individually while also making adjustments to the class as a whole depending on where everyone is at with the previous drill. You don't feel left behind at all. Coach James is amazing as well leading the partner drills and demos (for both Kids + Adults). In general, Phase 1 covers fundamental techniques including movement, defense, attacks, and counters through progressive partner drills. Coaches will demo technique, then go around reading students and providing helpful corrections and explaining the reasons why. Calistechnics and shadowboxing in-between rounds really push the conditioning. Controlled sparring drills towards the end adds just enough unpredictability yet retaining safety and technique. Phase 2 builds upon Phase 1 and adds in more advanced drills, focusing on more advanced strategies and technical sparring. For seasoned nak muay, TAG offers an in-depth knowledge and well rounded in all aspects. I really love their elbow/knee/clinch game. Nothing is watered down at all. I learned a LOT of new details to improve my technique is just one session. Most importantly, I felt taken care of and safe the entire time. If you live in the DC Metro Area and are interested in learning Muay Thai, whether it's for self-defense or competition, I strongly suggest checking out TAG Muay Thai. You will learn authentic, pure hard-hitting Muay Thai at TAG, along with the humility and respect of Traditional Muay Thai.

I've been training Muay Thai for over 20 years and I just want to take a moment to say something…read moreabout Kru Chon -- he is by far the nicest, most caring person I've trained with. The guy genuinely invests in his students and builds real relationships. That means a lot. His fighting pedigree speaks for itself, and his focus on traditional Muay Thai is something I really respect. You can feel the authenticity in every class. The gym has an amazing vibe. Everyone at Little Giant is welcoming and professional, zero egos -- and the place is always spotless. That culture starts with Kru Chon and you feel it the moment you walk in. I truly appreciate this community and the people in it.

I initially became interested in Muay Thai as a way to improve conditioning, reaction time, and…read moresituational awareness, with the goal of developing better balance and composure in real-world situations. Over the past three months, I have completed approximately 20 private lessons and quickly realized how much there is to learn. The training has been both humbling and rewarding. I train primarily with Kru Chon and have also had one-on-one sessions with Coach Nate and Kru Roger. All three have been extremely patient, engaging, and supportive throughout the learning process. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in Muay Thai training.

This review is for their kid's program…read more We joined after an incredibly thorough vetting of all the surrounding martial arts studios and couldn't be happier with this hidden gem. The Capital MMA instructors, Coach Danielle, Coach Nick, and Coach Aiden, are incredibly talented jiu jitsu martial artists but more importantly, they are all gifted with the ability to break down and translate complex jiu jitsu moves in a way that's fun, accessible, and safe. Typically, you either get a talented martial artist or a good teacher - it's a unicorn to have both. Fortunately, this studio is full of unicorns. It's been incredible to see how much my kids have developed their skills and confidence and made some close friendships along the way. Others can have their belt factory, birthday party, mc studios (I'll stick with this tucked away garage gym on H Street anytime). Love their authenticity and commitment to keeping it real. Coach Danielle even posts YouTube videos so that kids can practice at home! They allow you to watch but they provide encouraging feedback to parents as kids reach new milestones. Green flags everywhere!!

Great options available. Really dedicated teachers. Always a great experience to train there.read more

This place is awesome. I stopped by while in town visiting my family and everyone in the gym was so…read morewelcoming. Very respectful and knowledgeable people. I'll definitely come back to train here whenever I'm in town.

lol hi my name is tj Kyle here is a GREAT coach im a kid btw lol and hes taught me how to fight for…read moreabout 5 years and i got in a fight with these kids and i learned whaat i got taught so good job kyle lol