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Empowered Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Alexandria, Virginia
Martial arts studio offering taekwondo classes as well as after-school programs and summer camps.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 2–6) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dynamisacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (703) 317-7031
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been taking martial arts classes and been in the before and after school program at Empowered Martial Arts Academy (formerly Dynamis Academy) since Kindergarten.”
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What students say
“She was reluctant to join in at first and Master Danielle was very patient with her as she got used to it.”
“Although we have just recently met, I understand that Master Danielle has been a pillar of this community for two decades.”
“Both kids love this school and ask almost every day if they have taekwondo that evening.”
“I got a response amd within a day was chatting with master Danielle and after a trial class the kids were hooked!”
“We are blown away by the foundation that Master Danielle and Master Lee have made in the time we have been there in discipline, focus, respect, skill and mindfulness.”
From the reviews
Last summer we were desperate to find safe childcare for our 6 year old daughter during the pandemic and a friend recommended Dynamis. She attended their summer camp and we had such a great experience that she stayed for distance learning this whole school year (Dynamis provides supervision during virtual school and…
Master Danielle has been a godsend, especially these past two years with the increased pressures of the pandemic. My daughter struggles more than many when faced with dynamic changes to her surrounding environment.
At Dynamis, Master Danielle taught us more than just Taekwondo. She also taught us empathy, resilience, empowerment, and good citizenship! We learned to support each other and work through our problems. The summer camps have been a lot of fun with the nature walks and water park trips!
My daughter has been taking martial arts classes and been in the before and after school program at Empowered Martial Arts Academy (formerly Dynamis Academy) since Kindergarten. She is now in fourth grade and is expecting to get her black belt soon.
New to taekwondo? Start at Empowered Martial Arts Academy
Empowered Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Empowered Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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