My teen daughter started karate at Urban Kempo because we live nearby and wanted an activity for her for fun and fitness. She got that and so much more! UK is a supportive community, Sensei Mike and Sensei Sean are so awesome connecting with all of their students whether experienced adult black belts, or beginners starting on white. The culture they set with all of their students Classes are fun, offered most nights and Saturday. We pay a flat monthly rate and get more than our moneys worth: my daughter is there usually 5 days a week and loves it. Its helping her develop her concentration, focus, and to set goals for her own success. Highly recommend if youre a parent looking to get their kid involved in something that will help them grow in more ways than one AND have fun and challenge themselves. The adult advanced/brown & black belt students also clearly create good friendships.

Nice clean space. professional friendly and knowledgeable Sean is an excellent instructor with a great heart

We had a fantastic experience at Urban Kempo. The instructors are so good at what they do -- really good at teaching skills and connecting with the kids in a fun, positive, inclusive environment. Our kids loved going and were sad when we moved away from the area and couldnt continue with lessons. We hope to return to Urban Kempo in the future when we move back to the DC area. Special thanks to Sean and Mike for being patient, innovative, and flexible with our kids!

Ive been going there for almost a year now. It is a little expensive, but you can definitely get out of it what you put into it. If you ask for extra time and instruction, they can usually accommodate. Would reccomend doing a trial class if it interests you. :)

Great community resource for our two young boys. They loved the classes from day one. Owner mike is great with the kids, as are his crew. This is a quality new club with lots of room to grow. Our boys would definitely still be there, but for having been posted abroad.

This organization is excellent. Urban Kempo was my very first Martial Arts experience. Before I made the decision to sign up as a student I took another free trial course just for comparison. I was lucky to have had Urban Kempo as my first class because if the second location was my first experience I would have never given Martial Arts a second try.

Great place to learn martial arts and discipline. Sensei Mike is awesome, and talented. I have not seen anyone who come close to his ability to work with and develop kids!!

Urban Kempo is a great place to learn about the art of self defense....but outside that the people, the atmosphere, all make it more then just a place to learn but have fun. Micheal is amazing...period.

Urban Kempo is the best. My son started training here in August 2013 and he has grown and developed leaps and bounder under Sensei Mike. Every instructor that my son has trained with has been patient, understanding, funny, but still able to instill the principles of kempo.

Great dojo! Excellent instructors! Amazing atmosphere where kids and adults feel comfortable and challenged at the same time! Sensei Mike is terrific - he has been training my kids for almost 4 years now! I cant say enough great things about this dojo!

Greatest martial arts school ever.

Sensei Herway is an amazing Instructor with an energetic spirit of community.His approach to teaching new students is patient and enthusiastic, while higher ranked students can expect a very focused and results oriented Instructor.Urban Kempo studio has been in existence for more than five years, Sensei Herway has been training in the Kempo system for more than a decade.His dedication to health and fitness and desire to advance himself within the Black Belt ranks, has shown him to be a most worthy student of higher knowledge in Kempo.Because of his exceptional talent and humility, more than a year ago I decided to become his Instructor in the Martial Arts and Mentor, to help with his goal of expanding the Urban Kempo studios name throughout the Virginia and the DC Metro Region.If you choose to train at the Urban Kempo studio, I’m sure you will be very pleased with the quality of your Martial Arts learning experience.Grandmaster Paul Taylor10th Degree Black Belt,Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios

I dont regularly post reviews on businesses, but based on our familys experience with this company/dojo, Im making an exception. Sensei Mike runs a top-notch facility that that the kids love and more importantly, where kids gain a foundation for the themes emphasized in the dojo: 1) self control and 2) respect. I cant count the number of times Ive gone back to the dojo and these two themes because it is a constant in my sons 5 year old life--whether the application of those themes are for the classroom or soccer field, Urban Kempo provides a ground work for life.

Great place!!!! Mike is awesome with kids

Awesome