Martial Arts Schools in Fairfax

“Great instructors, great community! The instructors are great with kids and the classes are great exercise. Focus Family also has tons of extra events and activities for families. We love our karate family!“

“Lead by Example After School Care has been hands down the best after-school program our family has ever experienced. The staff is genuinely caring and kind, and they’ve built a place that helps kids grow in confidence, leadership, and a real sense of community.

They have supported our daughter in so many ways — including helping her with reading — and we’ve seen real growth because of it. Belt testing has also been amazing for her. Having clear, short-term goals has given her motivation and drive, and she’s so proud of herself as she works toward each new belt.

Our younger daughter already can’t wait to go next year, which says everything. Mr. Randolph has already built such a sweet connection with her, and it’s clear how much the kids are seen and cared for there.

They are incredibly reliable with pick-ups, even on early release days, which takes so much stress off parents. And they are a total lifesaver on snow days and FCPS days off — the kids love the field trips and always come home happy and excited.

This is truly the best place to send your kids — after school, on days off, or for camps. Mr. Tue, Mr. Randolph, and Mr. Nicholas are unmatched and consistently go above and beyond for the kids.

As a bonus, their monthly Parents’ Night Out is always a huge hit. Our kids are pumped every time and never want to leave.

We’re so grateful to have found Lead by Example.“

“This studio is such a find! We tried another martial arts program in the area and found it so impersonal and robotic. Coach Dante, Coach Antonio, and the rest of the staff go above and beyond with their students, building their confidence and encouraging them to push themselves. They also make sure the kids still have fun. This is the first sports program our son is excited to attend every week and it's been awesome to watch him participate. The studio itself was a little hard to track down with Google maps but it's worth seeking out.“

“Best spot best teachers. Great community for kids especially during summer or after school! Use to go here when i was little now my nephews and nieces go!“

“Great place to get your kids trained in self defense. Fees is very reasonable and Marion is a very good Sensei“

“EMA is a great community. My child has made some great friends and learned a lot about working towards goals on his TKD journey!“

“Oriental Sports Academy is an excellent martial arts school that serves all ages, from young children to teens to adults. The school teaches four Korean martial arts styles: Taekwondo, Judo, Hapkido, and Sword. It has a before and after school program for kids, as well as summer, winter, and spring break day camps. There are numerous social events that help the students, families, and staff connect with each other, and additional special training opportunities are available. I earned my black belt in Hapkido here, and now my son is learning Taekwondo. We both love OSA!“