Our classes our designed with the adult student in mind, we engage in no free sparring and approach all training from the traditional aspects of conflict resolution.Our art is a well rounded one including both hard fit, kicking & punching along with soft fist, takedowns & throws. Classes are held three days a week and are open to all that are interested. For more information please visit our website.

Aikido Shobukan Dojo - Headquarters Dojo of Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. The dojo's chief instructor is Mitsugi Saotome Shihan who trained as an uchi-deshi under Morihei Ueshiba in Japan for 15 years, established this dojo and is the head of ASU.

Alexandria Shotokan Karate Club (ASKC) is a traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate club focused primarily on disciplined, fundamental Karate technique, fitness, and spirit in a non-competitive (non-tournament focused) atmosphere. ASKC trains as rigorously and as disciplined as all JKA and other serious martial arts dojos. ASKC focuses on development of Ki, internal and spiritual strength and discipline, and adherence to the martial arts philosophy of humility, respect, and perfection of character. ASKC members are welcome to participate in other martial arts disciplines, tournaments, and competitions and do so independently of ASKC. ASKC is open to the general public for members age 12 and above. Karate, as practiced at the ASKC dojo, promotes the traditional Shotokan style. ASKC welcomes everyone, regardless of rank or former style, to join in the practice sessions. ASKC presents an ideal training program for karateka who, for whatever reason, cannot devote full-time to Martial Arts training, yet wish to enjoy the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of the Karate by practicing in the traditional Shotokan manner. Club membership is open to members of the general public at the discretion of its Senior Instructor Cesare Marino. As a public service, law enforcement officers and firefighters are admitted without fee. ASKC adheres to traditional Japanese dojo etiquette and its members strive to follow the principles and precepts of Master Gichin Funakoshi’s Dojo Kun. Since ASKC teaches traditional Shotokan Karate, all instructions are given in Japanese.Classes are held at the Alexandria YMCA, 420 East Monroe Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

Classes in Filipino Self-Defense, Kick Boxing, and Stick and Knife defense offered near Chinatown DC and in Bethesda, MD. Filipino Martial Arts combine the best elements of styles like Karate, Kung Fu, Ju Jitsu, Judo, Thai Boxing, into one immediately street effective martial art.

The Capital Jiu-Jitsu team is a member of the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu network. We offer a safe and friendly environment to train the proven techniques of the Gracie family. We have beginner and advanced classes scheduled throughout the week.

A Judo Club located just south of Washington, DC. Meets tuesday, thursday and friday evenings and early sunday afternoon.

Great River Taoist Center offers comprehensive instruction in traditional Yang Family Taijiquan. This internal style traditional Chinese martial art trains the body and mind to stay relaxed and focused in any situation and gives the practitioner a variety of health benefits as well as practical self-defense skills that have been developed and refined over hundreds of years.

Traditional Chinese Martial Art for health and self-defense

KRAV MAGA is the official self defense and fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces. Currently many U.S. law enforcement and military agencies train in the system. This highly effective, easy to learn method of self defense, fitness and fighting is offered for men and women of all ages and skill levels. Krav Maga was developed so that any person regardless of age, gender or size will learn to be able to effectively deal with a violent encounter and learn to manage fear, stress and disadvantage. A mix of boxing, karate, muay thai kickboxing, ju jitsu and ground fighting, Krav Maga is heavy on the martial and light on the art. Although Krav Maga is primarily a hand to hand combat system, it also has a strong group of techniques for defending against an attack with a stick, knife or firearm.

Maguilla Brazilian Jiu Jitsu And Vale TudoAll Classes Taught By Roberto "Maguilla" Marques Da Silva, BJJ Black Belt 3rd Degree; Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instruction, Friendly Relaxed Atmosphere; BJJ, Boxing, KickBoxing, and Self-Defense; Adult and Kids Classes; Vale Tudo Competition Team; Come in for a free introductory class! Professor Roberto "Maguilla" Marques Da Silva, BJJ Black Belt under Andreas Pederneiras. Certified by The Jiu-Jitsu Federation ofBrazil (F.J.J. BB certificate was signed by Carlos Robson Gracie, GrandMaster 9th Degree Red Belt) Maguilla was voted one of the Top Eight Best Instructors of the decade by public opinion (Black Belt Magazine, AD Combat Club(adcombat.com) Sept 2000-Dec 2001); Former top Carlson Gracie Competition Team Member; Former member of the world championship team "Nova/Uniao", Maguilla racked up numerous state championships with only a single loss. (over 200 fights) Three time State of Rio De Janeiro Champion, Three time City of Rio De Janeiro Champion, Three time Interstate Champion, Bronze medalist at the 1999 Pan American Games, 18 years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Vale Tudo Experience.

A unique mix of traditional Tae Kwon Do with other modern styles and self-defense techniques. Get the best of the old and the new, traditional training provides aerobic conditioning and flexibility, while the modern styles provide a strong combat oriented background. All aspects of striking, throwing, and grappling are covered. Classes are held in Rockville, MD. All students are welcome regardless of previous martial arts experience.

Okinawa Aikikai, U.S. Dojos offers traditional aikido instruction in DC, Maryland (Bethesday / Chevy Chase), and Virginia.

We are a full service Mixed Martial Art school serving all of Northern Virginia and the DC area with classes in Arlington, Herndon and Fairfax. We have TOP programs in most contemporary styles and some traditional ones as well. Our Programs include, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Combat Jiu-Jitsu (MMA), LOTAR - Krav Maga, Judo, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do/Shotokan Karate & Womens Self Defense.

Kyokushin Karate in Rockville and Frederick MD

Our wingchun origin came from two sources, VIKOGA wingchun and Fukkienese Wingchun. VIKOGA Wingchun came from many different sources such as the Yip man lineage, Malaysia Wingchun, Nan Yang WIngchun, Vietnam Wingchun(Vingh Xuan), and Yuen Kay San Wingchun.Fukkienese Eng Chun (Wingchun) came from the Fukkien area in China and was brought down to Indonesia. It is a very unique Wingchun style and uses the fukkienese dialect

Shaolin-Do offers authentic, traditional Chinese martial arts for Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. We offer instruction in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, over 980 open hand and weapons forms, single- and multiple attacker self-defense techniques, short-, middle- and long-distance sparring, chi kung, nei kung, pa kua, hsing-i, animal forms.

Black Belt Judo Association located in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Ten Shin Ichi Ryu teaches evasive movements and grapling (Aikido), punching and kicking techniques (Karate), as well as Iaido (Japanese sword) and other traditional weaponry (including bo and jo). The most challenging aspect of TSIR training is found in learning the inner contents of the martial arts. The proper combination of both physical and mental aspects of the arts provides practitioners with very effective protection skills as taught by Doshu Shiro Shintaku.

The Capital Jiu-Jitsu Team, located in Alexandria, Virginia is a member of the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network

XPT Tae Kwon-Do offer martial arts classes for adults (15+)at Tenley Health and Fitness. Classes include kicking and punching drills, ITF patterns, light sparring for advanced students, self defense. Build confidence. Get Fit.

Traditional martial arts training in Tae Kwon Do, for self defense, fitness, and self-enhancement.