Yong Studios Martial Arts - Bethesda

Yong Studios took over from Coles Martial Arts back in January and they have done a great job handling the transition amongst the COVID crisis-keeping students up to date and doing what they can to still operate with everyone's safety in mind (including offering online instruction). Both Master Kim and Master Surage are extremely knowledgeable and skilled instructors, as well as genuinely good people! With classes offered every day except Sundays, depending on your availability you can really get a lot out of each month of training. Highly recommend!

Hands down the best martial arts school in the whole DMV area! Both the DC and Bethesda locations foster a strong community of students and instructors that make the studio like a second home. Master Kim and Master Surage are both extremely qualified and passionate instructors that hold students to the same high standards that they hold themselves. I have been with Yong Studios for 17 years now and still find myself learning and growing every time I go back for a class (in addition to being a great workout!). I would highly recommend the studio to everyone kids and adults!!!

Exceptional teachers make this studio great. Masters Kim and Surage combine technical expertise and high expectations for students with humor, warmth, and genuine joy in interacting with young people. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate that this studio has been almost a 2nd home for our son over the past decade, as he has grown from a skinny and fidgety 7 year old into the strong, confident high school senior he is today. If you are a parent looking for a safe place for your child to grow and thrive--Yong Studios is it!

Tae kwon do at Young studios has changed my life. I started going there when I was five years old, and I’ve never stoped going there since. They inspire they’re students to work hard in the studio, and out. During COVID, I have needed them more than ever to stay in shape, and luckily, they have installed safety measures such as mask wearing, sanitation, and social distancing. If you are not comfortable with going in studio, they have online classes.

I have been a student at Yong Studios for about 12 years, and every time I take class, I learn something new. Both of the instructors are excellent. They work hard to ensure that in every class, no matter your skill level, you are working hard, breaking a sweat and learning the techniques properly -- whether it's learning a new form, practicing combinations or sparring. Taking classes as a child or as an adult teaches you how to be disciplined and how to defend yourself.