Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Arlington, VA

“Amazing staff, great classes for kids/beginners through national competition level, and most of all it's a joy to come every time and you are always treated like family.”

“And to top it all off, everyone is super friendly and welcoming, and they truly have a fantastic family environment that helps build and promote all who are there while still keeping that "old school" mentality which is so important!!”

“I super recommend it, you can do the 2 week trial and see if you like it, which is great so you don't have to commit yourself from the gecko to a year membership and it's not only "one" class like they do in other gyms.”

“Dropped in from out of town, and I couldn't have asked for a more friendly, enthusiastic, or talented group of people to train with, especially for my first time at the dojo.”

“I highly highly recommend all programs here and specifically the jiu jitsu program; especially if you're a woman, it's just such a great group of strong and supportive women out on the mats.”

“Because of his exceptional talent and humility, more than a year ago I decided to become his Instructor in the Martial Arts and Mentor, to help with his goal of expanding the Urban Kempo studios name throughout the Virginia and the DC Metro Region.”

“Their program is very motivational and teaches not just to be a better martial artist but also focuses on being a better person which is what martial arts should be about.”

“P is amazing with children--he inspires them to work hard, while instilling values like good attitude, discipline, focus, listening, leadership, and teamwork.”

“Their training has already had benefits in self-confidence, self-defense and avoiding injury from high speed falls in other sports, where she instantly rolled to her feet instead of a painful face-plant.”

“I help to lead diversity and culture initiatives for our employee resource group at work and was brainstorming some fun and interesting ways that we could celebrate Asian Pacific American heritage.”

“I find it laughable that people who have been burned because they don't meet the standards or are of such weak character that they were turned away, take to the internet to write anonymous and cowardly nonsense.”