Martial Arts Schools in Rockville

“Lo recomiendo porque ayudado mucho a mi hija. le encanta estar compartiendo con los de mas niños y maestros!!!“

“This is the best Taekwondo gym. All the instructor, especially Master Kim and Kelly, are nice and love the kids so much. My son really loves going the gum every time.“

“We are huge fans of Kicks. All of the instructors are great w the kids. Very welcoming, caring but also firm when needed. Kids learn to listen and control their bodies. Makeups are easy to schedule as well.“

“I can’t say enough good things about my time training at Yamasaki Academy. From the moment I started, the environment was welcoming, respectful, and truly focused on growth.

My husband and I first visited the academy back in November, driving about an hour from our home just to check it out. I was honestly a bit hesitant at first because of the distance, but Max had already had such positive experiences interacting with Professor Fernando and his son while working tournaments that he convinced me it would be worth the drive.

After that first class, I was the one pushing him to reach out so we could sign up. It didn’t take long for me to see how special the academy is. We were more than happy to drive 41 miles each way just to train there once a week, and that alone says everything.

The level of instruction, professionalism, and attention to students is something you don’t find everywhere. Professor and the team genuinely care about their students, and it shows in the culture they’ve built.

I’m incredibly grateful for the time I spent training here and everything I learned in the short time. This is THE place to train in the DMV area. Having at least five black belts (often more) on the mats with you, along with highly skilled and competitive brown and purple belts, creates an unmatched training environment.

Professor Fernando, who is a coral belt, is not someone who simply watches from the sidelines. He is actively engaged, teaching and coaching during the class - even rolling with students. That level of involvement is rare and speaks volumes about his dedication.

Although I’ll be moving farther away and won’t be able to continue training here, I would absolutely recommend Yamasaki Academy to anyone looking for high-level instruction in a supportive and respectful community.“