TigerDen has been an amazing experience for our son. He has been going for over two years and I…read morecan't say enough positive things about Master Lim, Master Oh, and Master Lee. They are incredible, patient, and push the students in their martial arts development, and social/personal development. The students are kind and nice to each other. We were new to the area and it has become a second family to us, a source of support. Don't wait sign your kid (or you) up today!

We've loved seeing our grandson grow at Tigerden. Very supportive staff and leadership.read more

I was on a playground recently and saw an adult yelling at a child. It turned out to be a camp…read morecounselor. If this child was my own, I would seek to remove the double nose pierced woman who was in a caregiver position. Martial Artists understand everything is energy. If you don't have patience to work with children, then it's in the community's best interest if you find a different profession. I don't know a single healthy parent who supports teachers yelling at their child. Having a firm tone is one thing, but an emotionally charged scream is more than just disrespectful. My daughters taekwondo master is in the business of building confidence... not destroying a kids self esteem.

One star is way too much to give them!!!!…read more My son was enrolled in the after school program at Williams Martial Arts and Fitness. One day, I get a phone call from them, 2 hours before the school day ends, saying they will not be able to pick up my son from school. Very "reliable" school!!!!

My children and I have been students of the Bellino's Lead By Example Tae Kwon Do studio in Great…read moreFalls for many years. The instruction has always been excellent and consistent day in and day. The principles of discipline, respect, fitness, personal responsibility and comportment are always present. Students who want to achieve black belt are expected to earn it the good ol' hard way through training hard and practice outside the dojang. It is supposed to be hard or every one would have one. The Bellino's have invested themselves into the community and take great care to attend each student's development in and out of the studio. The studio is always such a welcome place where each child feels they belong... and do!

LBE is the best program I could have possibly enrolled my kids in. I've got an eleven year old who…read moreis learning self & emotional control, and a seven year old who is finding a place to channel her energy. They have fun while learning incredible skills. The staff are AMAZING. Cannot recommend them more!

Awesome program available for kids 4 days weekly, amazing instructors, very friendly, helpful,…read morerespectful and dedicated! Proper training and protective equipment is also available. Thank you for everything you do!

I visited Kore Krav Maga last year for a week of instructor training, and I was totally impressed…read moreby the way that the McCrackens run their school. First thing I noticed is that everything is clean, which is really important when you're training in close contact with people, and especially if you ever do any training on the ground. Next, I noticed how friendly all of the students and instructors were. The culture of the place is very welcoming. I can be a bit shy at first, so having people go out of their way to say hello and show me around was pretty great. Lastly, I want to mention the huge amount of knowledge the instructors bring to their students. For instance, the lead instructor, Tammy McCracken, is the Director of the US Women's Division for Krav Maga Global, and she's constantly going to seminars and conferences and the like to learn more about how people can defend themselves. They have created an environment where all people, regardless of size/age/ability, can train together and not feel awkward or like they don't belong. The benefits of making this your regular gym can't be understated - fitness, self defense, friendship, empowerment... the list just keeps going. Love this place!

I have been taking Ironhide's Medieval Combat class for over 3 years now and can confidently say…read morethis is one of the best programs in the country. Their instructor, Josh Kearney, is a seasoned veteran with extensive knowledge of the sport. His courses are designed to prepare students at every level of expertise, regardless of whether you have participated in a combat sport or not. The program is a great way to spend your time, whether you intend to become a high-performing fighter or are just looking for something fun to do after work/school. I have trained and competed at a division I level for over 10 years and truly believe Ironhide contains the facilities, expertise, and community of an olympic-level training program. If you are considering participating in one of Ironhide's courses I would encourage you to join. The instructors are truly experts in their field and will do their best to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed as an athlete.

I'm going on 54 and train and spar at IronHide up to 5 days a week for the last 14 months and…read morecounting. Although I spar with other Jiu Jitsu trainees many years younger than me none of them have caused me any injuries. I chose this gym over others because of the intensity of the training tempo and the vast knowledge of the instructors in which 5 of them are veteran military/law enforcement, as I am, and are Jiu Jitsu black belts with hundreds of competition medals and trophies. My 12-year-old son also trains here and loves it. He's an honors straight A+s student with maximum confidence thanks to our great instructors who mentor him like big brothers/fathers. Overall, we have a ton of fun and have made great life-long friends who will do anything for each other!

Love this place! Just started taking Krav Maga classes here a few weeks ago after seeing a Groupon…read moreor LivingSocial deal (can't remember which one) and after one class I immediately signed up for more. Despite the fact that I am the newest student, the instructors are very encouraging. Because they create an environment of respect, the other students are also very encouraging and helpful so as a first-timer to anything martial arts related, I don't feel intimidated. They offer all sorts of other classes like Taekwondo and Karate and work with students of all ages from pre-schoolers to adults. I was interested in Krav Maga because, as a woman, I wanted to learn something that would also teach me real life self defense along with my workout. This is not like a kickboxing class you would take at the gym where you would just be hitting or kicking a bag. Along with drills to get you sweating and your heart pumping, we practice on each other to get a better feel for what a real life scenario might feel like while our instructor Mr. Regueiro, who is a 5th degree black belt, gives us feedback. I want to add that before starting the class, I never worked out at the gym so you don't need to be in great shape to do this. My only tip would be to give yourself enough time to find the location the first time you go there if you are not very familiar with the shopping center. It is located on a side street between Cobb theater and King Pinz. This location just opened a few months ago so it is still a hidden gem. They are great with kids, so if you are looking for a place to enroll your child, try here first! Plus, if you go to the website, you can sign up for a free class just to try it.

Thrilled to begin Krav Maga training here. The people are awesome, Master Rodriguez is funny and…read morecharismatic but more importantly an effective and energizing instructor. I left my first class last night feeling so empowered I'm at a loss for words for this post. Ask about a free trial class if you're unsure - but truly, nothing is more worthy an investment than in the ability to protect yourself and your children.

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!

We have used Grandmaster H.K. Lee Academy of TaeKownDo for summer camp, holiday camp, snow days,…read moreand general membership for both children (ages 4-8) and adults (late 30s/early 40s). This dojan is amazing. Quality: The core masters have taken international standards and slightly modified them based on Grandmaster Lee's experiences and knowledge of both children and adult physiology to ensure they are learning something that fits and appropriately stretches their body's abilities, meets or exceeds international standards for TKD, and is practical use. Masters bring a variety of skills from different countries, ensuring that a variety of skills are being appropriately considered and taught. Many of them also have multiple martial arts backgrounds, bringing that knowledge with their practical lessons. Value: With your monthly membership you can attend as many classes as you are able to. No questions asked. No minimum, no maximum. If you can only attend one a month it's going to feel very expensive, but if you can attend 3-5 times per week the value is incredible. You can attend as many classes as you want in a day, so if you want to cram 3-5 hours into a Saturday, do it. If you want to use one of the dojan for private study, just ask. Tests are not expensive, equipment is priced fair. They have THREE studios which classes or private study can be run out of. Professionalism: the masters treat children with care and comfort. They give adults the respect of their age. They combine discipline with fun. They are flexible in ensuring your needs can be met. There are men's and women's locker rooms available for pre/post-class changing. Bring your bottle and fill your water. Camps: my daughter LOVES her time at camps. She's always exhausted at the end of the day - physically and emotionally. They have academics, play time, electronics if allowed, plenty to read, activities to engage the mind, and of course TKD lessons for everyone. If you want to mix in music lessons from the music and theater school upstairs, they will help ensure your children get to their lessons and back SAFELY and without your intervention. COVID: When COVID hit they moved 100% virtual on Zoom. They have been able to negotiate the Zoom security issues, setup a calendar assignment system allowing you to sign up for classes and attend knowing you and your children will not be harrassed by "zoom-bombing" and have solid lessons with your masters. As the state has allowed they began limited-attendance in-person training OUTDOORS on professional mats and considering social distancing for saftey! They have continued to expand to include indoor classes, no contact sparring techniques, private study in the lower dojan, and more! Injured? They'll pause your membership commitment. Birthday? They'll help you throw a party for your (children's) friends! Interested in STEM? They have a STEM class that runs seasonally. Interested in musical theater? dance? piano? violin? singing? The music school is family run and AMAZING, with top tier teachers.

Yes, Yes, Yes! I hugely recommend HKLee!!! We were in the AfterCare and Camp programs at HKLee…read morefor 3 years before a move took us out of the area. Well, I soon learned that I did not know what I had in HKLee!! Truthfully, I lost a co-parent when I lost HKLee. That's exactly how it's felt and it's been a very noticeable loss. My daughter needs HKLee as a part of her daily life, I need it to feel best about what I'm doing for Her, and We Both Need It For The Familial Environment!!!! It's unbelievable the way the staff learns and handles your child to their unique needs. And the way they partner with parents for the best growth and development for your children. And your children learn focus and discipline and social skills. They learn caring and respect for themselves, their family, and the people and environment around them. They get focused activity, free play time, and learning. Their camp program does more than any other with field trips, STEM projects, TKD class, swim day, park day, and more. And best of all... they study TKD with amazing Masters and staff. They work hard, develop their skills, and move through the belt ranks via a great exam program. And as parents, you get to watch your children grown and learn, practice and master, and best of all - you get to see the most amazing look of Pride and Accomplishment in their face when they achieve a new belt. And there's nothing better than that! Sending my daughter to the HKLee Academy was the single best decision I made for her. Trust me, You will feel the same!!!