Fort Washington United
Fort Washington United is expanding to a new 8,000 sq. ft. education facility opening May 2026
This expansion will allow us to grow our:
Summer Camp Programs
After School Program
Preschool Program
The new facility will include:
Dedicated robotics and art laboratories
A full academic library
A downstairs movement and athletics training area
We will continue to operate our martial arts campus at our original location.​ Stay tuned—this expansion represents a major step forward in education and martial arts training in Maryland.
WE'RE EXPANDING!
OUr staff
Stephen Hopkins
Owner / Education Lead
Nicole Hopkins
Owner / Out Reach Lead
Coach Erin DeYoung
Taekwondo & Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Jason Canamaso
Martial Arts Director / MMA Fighter
Sameera Jenkins
Education Deputy Director & Head Tutor
Bernadette Batong
Education Consultant
Jillian Canamaso
Office Manager Martial Arts Campus
Lakisha Hemsley
FWU Child Care Director
Lylie Suarez
Administrative Consultant
Karen Marshall
Office Manager Education Campus
Coach Larry Engono
Judo Coach
Dr. Kevin Dorrance
Owner / Medical Director / Business Consultant
LIFE AT FORT WASHINGTON UNITED
Summer Camp FUN
Testimonials
"Having a martial arts background myself, I knew what I was looking for in a program for my grandkids. After checking out other local (and not so local) venues, I stopped when I observed a kids's class. Coaches Nelson and Steve were outstanding in their craft, and more importantly to me, how the kids responded. There obviously was a bond and trusting relationship. BONUS: wasn't even considering before/aftercare. Even if martial arts were mediocre (which definitely not), the quality academic tutoring and homework help in itself would be worth the price of admission! Did I say I LOVE this program? Did I say both kids usually ask to stay after class so they can "fight" their coach some more?"
- Henry R.
"I took my son and his next door neighbor to "Get Air" for some jump time. While there, he befriended a kid much bigger than him. After a while, the bigger kid started getting rough with the neighbor. He began to really bully them by forcefully shoving them down.... MY SON'S 3 YEARS OF FORT WASHINGTON TRAINING KICKED IN! He used hand to hand control and then took him down, and then mounted. It was instinctive and I'm not sure he even realized it at the time... Thank you again to Coach Charles, Coach Jason, Coach Steve, and all the coaches and staff."
- Willie H.
"I just wanted to say thank you to the whole FWU team for everything this summer camp week. My child looooooved camp and had such a great time! Thank you for all you do for our kiddos."
- Felicia B.
"My son goes to UMAA to their after school program. The coach never misses a day to update us that my son got picked from school, in the van and when they’re in school. We celebrated my son’s 11th birthday at UMAA and the theme was Nerf Blast. The party was a “BLAST” all kids had a great time and the staffs did a “BLAST” job! I highly recommend this school. Not only they love what they do, but they care the well being of their students."
- Fairlane U.