I recently moved to the Fairfax area and stumbled upon this place as I was looking for an after school program for my daughter for this coming year. I went ahead and paid for the package to take unlimited classes all summer. I couldn't be more pleased. They are so welcoming and even my daughter loves it!! Master Dietrich is very patient and warm with the kids. The assistants are nice too. They also offer classes at the same time for adults (kickboxing/karate) and kids. As a single parent this is the best!!! I can take my daughter to do something fun, motivating and good exercise and I can get some needed stress relieving exercise taught by Ms. Smith (the blonde that the other people are referring to). She is great! She is patient with me as I'm fairly new to kickboxing. She teaches me the right way to do the kicks and punches and never makes me feel like I'm not catching on quick enough. Not to mention, this workout is killer! It's fast paced, good music, great motivation, and a lot of sweat! I'm not kidding, after her class I feel like a new woman. I feel powerful! I love it! All the students in the class are also very welcoming and helpful. It feels like family. Like a sense of camaraderie, similar to how I felt in the military. Also, I have to travel for work a lot and if I miss a few classes I am treated the same, no guilt trips. They still welcome me back. I have felt out of place at other places and this place makes everyone feel like they can accomplish anything. They teach kids about healthy eating, manners, confidence... you name it. My daughter (me too) needs all these things and I think I need Dietrich's more than they need me. I look forward to before and after care this school year for my daughter (yes, they have before and after). I think it will be her best year ever.
PS - My daughter now asks to eat veggies every night because Master D told her how healthy they are. It doesn't get better than that.