Fairlington Dojo

Best place to take your kids. My son loves going there and the instructors are amazing and VERY patience as he is a VERY active 4yr.

I've been training at Potomac Kempo for many years. The instructors at Huntington are excellent and the atmosphere is great, but what I love most is the personal attention they give each student- whatever your goals are in martial arts, they will make a specific plan to help you reach them and work with you individually to make sure you succeed. Highly recommended.

Sensei Geof, the chief instructor here, is a superb martial artist and teacher. I had transferred to this dojo from another Potomac Kempo location in 2019. I was impressed with Geof’s martial arts skills, and even more impressed with his personal qualities. He is an exemplar of integrity, decency, humility, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Trust is an essential element in the student-instructor relationship, and I was grateful for that trust during my time as Geof’s student. Never did I have to question his honesty or motives or worry that he would condone or engage in inappropriate behavior. I observed this dojo to be drama free under Geof’s management, and that allowed for an environment in which students could focus on pursuing the training they desired.

I was also deeply appreciative of Sensei Geof’s openness to constructive feedback. We were able to have frank and respectful conversations about any shortcomings or issues at this dojo and Potomac Kempo in general. We did not always agree, but the exchanges were always civil and productive. What was important was that Sensei Geof took serious concerns seriously. Where grave situations arose, he addressed them accordingly. I did not have to bang my head against the wall. Alas, in my experience, not every instructor across Potomac Kempo’s dojos came equipped with Geof's professionalism or common sense.

I remained Geof’s student until I moved away from the Northern Virginia area in 2021. In other words, this positive review of him is long overdue. It is NOT, however, an endorsement of any other Potomac Kempo dojo or the Huntington dojo if it were run by a different instructor. But as long as Sensei Geof is the chief instructor here, you can’t go wrong training with him.

We've been bringing our school-age boys to the Huntington location over the past month and love it. Both Senseis Chris and Holly are great with kids and have done a great job teaching discipline, respect and gratitude. The dojo is clean, open and inviting. They have a nice play area for younger kids who aren't participating in classes. Chris has been eager to share the vision of Kempo with us and has taken the time to get to know our family and our needs. These are dedicated, professional, and passionate people. I highly recommend.

I feel very grateful to have found Potomac Kempo and our instructor Geoff! I moved to the Alexandria area somewhat recently so along with the knowledgeable instruction and a well maintained facility, I have found a community of great people which I value a ton being new to the area.

Geoff truly is a fantastic instructor. I have studied other martial arts in the past but I am particularly impressed by Geoff’s deep knowledge of the mechanics, history and practical application of Kempo. I feel like he truly challenges his students to improve in each class and gives us a great workout too! He’s also extremely flexible with my schedule which is super valuable to me considering my hectic work demands.

If you are interested in pursuing martial arts in the area, I would highly recommend coming in and checking it out!

Potomac Kempo is amazing. Teaches fantastic life lessons along with kempo. Highly recommend

We have had our three girls attend PK-Huntington for over 2 years now and they truly enjoy the classes. They have developed a great sense of determination and hard work, thanks to not only their personal progress but the teaching by Sensei Geof.
If you want a program/activity for your child that incorporates critical thinking, personal development both physically and mentally, the Potomac Kempo program is for you!
This is worth every penny and I'm so grateful we found this dojo!

My daughters love Potomac Kempo. We're new in the area and this was a great way to meet new people. Geoff is an excellent instructor for kids!

This place is hard working, persevering, and has amazing instructors and students to guide you through your martial arts journey 10/10 recommend.