Earn it - that's the motto we live and teach by at our studio. Be it Taekwondo, Summer Camp, After School, or our Strength & Conditioning Program, with a no-nonsense attitude, we're eager to help our students on the path to self-improvement and courage every day. With a family-friendly space and tight-knit community, we genuinely want to see our students grow and reach their full potential.
We know you can't trust just any martial arts center, but through our dedication and passion, we work hard to earn it.
We know you can't trust just any martial arts center, but through our dedication and passion, we work hard to earn it.
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As a community of experienced martial artists we understand there are many options when deciding to begin studying a martial art, what style to practice, and most importantly what school. Northern Virginia contains many great coaches and masters for you to choose from, so we are honored that you are considering HWMA to train.
We believe that martial arts is a lens through which we help focus and bring to the forefront, the best of what our students wish to become. We use physical skills to help develop strength of both body and mind. To teach self discipline, self control, and self worth. Ultimately our goal is to teach skills that are applicable in every day life, both on and off the mats.
Hard Work Martial Arts Instructors are all ranked directly within the Kukkiwon & World Taekwondo Organization, as well as the USATaekwondo Organization, allowing them to coach in competitions up to and including the Olympics. World Taekwondo is the original International Federation governing the sport of Taekwondo and is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations and International Paralympic Committee.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art meaning "foot, hand, way" or more artistically, "the art of the foot and fist". It utilizes powerful kicks and precision footwork along with quick and effective hand strikes to develops a strong and balanced skill set. It has been recognized as an Olympic Sport, and is studied by people all over the world.
We offer two programs for children under six, designed by individuals with a background in early childhood development, we combine learning, fun, and martial arts into a fun and exciting set of programs! For the youngest among us, and voted Best Youth Sports Coach in Best of Loudoun 2020.
The classes are high energy, fun, and engaging, with a focus on very simple skills and mental and physical development, along with balance, jumping, games, and martial arts to make a highly active, highly responsive program for our youngest group.Our Hard Work Heroes program is for children ages 3 to 6.
The classes are high energy, fun, and engaging, with a focus on very simple skills and mental and physical development, along with balance, jumping, games, and martial arts to make a highly active, highly responsive program for our youngest group.Our Hard Work Heroes program is for children ages 3 to 6.
Reviews (9)
Lindsay Censabella
Sep 04, 2021
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Erin K.
Aug 27, 2021
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Sarah Cordaro
Jul 20, 2021
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I stumbled upon this new studio about two years ago when I was looking for something to keep my 3-year old occupied while his siblings were in class around the corner. He really enjoyed going to class and Master Charles is fantastic with small children, he has mastered being both fun and no-nonsense.
During the summer of Covid when I was forced to find childcare, he was one of the only studios open, and I enrolled all three of my children in his summer camp. They all loved it so much that they continued going. I watched on the sidelines for a few more months, and then took advantage of the studio
During the summer of Covid when I was forced to find childcare, he was one of the only studios open, and I enrolled all three of my children in his summer camp. They all loved it so much that they continued going. I watched on the sidelines for a few more months, and then took advantage of the studio
Valerie Hughes
May 04, 2021
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Molly Gummersheimer
Dec 18, 2020
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Attended a Women’s Self Defense Seminar here this past weekend (March 7th) and was really impressed with Master Charles’ extensive knowledge base on the subject. He made the group feel very comfortable with the uncomfortable reality of potentially needing to defend oneself. His over 30 years of experience in martial arts were essential to his ability to explain and breakdown concepts for those of us who are complete martial arts novices. He was able to easily answer questions, provide examples, and demonstrate the effectiveness of the skills he was teaching. I highly recommend Master Charles
Megan Handley Lawler
Nov 29, 2020
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This is our 2nd TWD place we have been to and by far the most professional. Master Charles is very detailed oriented but somehow doesn't frustrate the novice students! If anything his kindness motivates everyone to keep trying to be better. In this day and age recommendations mean so much and I honestly can't recommend HWMA more strongly! This is a wonderful place and Master Charles is an angel in disguise....
Manish Ghole
Jan 31, 2020
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My 4.5 year old son started learning Taekwondo from Master Charles. It just been 2 weeks and we already feel that he making progress and behaving better at home & school. Master Charles is great instructor for kids and for adults too. I definitely believe that we made right decision by choosing Hard Work Martial Arts school for our son.
Herb Rose
Nov 26, 2019
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Terry Boyl
Jul 01, 2019
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Both my son and I were students of Master Charles. As a parent, I admired how patient and kind Master Charles was with his young students. My son not only gained some very good martial arts skills, he also found the self confidence he needed to get through some rough stages of adolescence. From the perspective of an older student, I appreciated the respectful guidance and encouragement Master Charles provided, especially during some of the more challenging lessons. I highly recommend Hard work Martial Arts.
