After-School Program
Our after-school program transitions seamlessly from academics into a structured martial arts environment where students train in effective grappling, striking, and self-defense.
In addition to academic support, we offer enrichment through specialized clubs, including advanced robotics, mathematics, art, and our new drone program. These clubs give students the opportunity to develop real-world skills while working in small groups and presenting their work to peers.
program benefits
Combine martial arts and academics into one comprehensive program
Enrichment clubs including advanced robotics, math, art, and drone technology
Use state of the art tutoring tools with analytics that allow parents to see how a student is progressing, daily
Give assistance in school projects, including STEM and science fairs
Offer enrichment topics in computer programming, advanced math, robotics and more
Teach kids team work and leadership of their peers
Give kids confidence and an overall balanced approach to martial arts and learning
Focus on discipline as the foundation for all other learning
Teach programs that aim to make kids “bullyproof"
highlights
Our program combines martial arts training, academic development, and character education.
Students train in grappling and striking while developing discipline, focus, and confidence. Our martial arts program emphasizes both individual performance and mindset development.
Academically, we align with Maryland Common Core standards while going beyond them. Through small group instruction and individualized support, we create a personal learning path for each student.
This allows students to strengthen foundational skills and advance beyond grade level when ready.
safety procedures
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Staff are trained and background-checked through Fort Washington United Academy.
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Our coaching staff includes an experienced EMT and our staff conducts training regularly on emergency medical procedures.
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We have extensive medical supplies.
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We track all major allergies and are prepared to administer treatments that parents authorize (e.g. breathing treatments in the case of asthma).
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We take all food allergies seriously and maintain updated records for each student.
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In addition, we run regular fire drills, and tornado drills.
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Structured supervision is maintained throughout the program.
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Van drivers have perfect driving records, and have passed a United Martial Arts Academy background check.
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Sophisticated pickup and dropoff procedures:
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When kids are picked up a text is immediately sent out to the parents or guardians, and a second text is sent out upon arrival at the academy.
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All pickups, at our academy, require a signature and are monitored by cameras.
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Schools we service
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Rose Valley Elementary School
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Tayac Academy
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Issac J. Gourdine Middle School
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Fort Washington Forest Elementary School
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Indian Queen Elementary School
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Potomac Landing Elementary School
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Apple Grove Elementary School
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Oxon Hill Middle School
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Fort Foote Elementary School
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Oxon Hill Elementary School
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John Hanson Montessori School
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Accokeek Academy
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National Christian Academy
(We are capable of expanding this school list, so if your school is not listed, please contact us and we will see if we can add it to our route.)
Daily schedule
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children arrive, begin eating snack in the common area.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
As they finish their snack they move to their classrooms, and complete their entire homework assignment. Tutors focus on completing homework and begin looking for problem areas.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Students complete homework, then transition into:
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Khan Academy or Lexia (math/reading)
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OR participation in enrichment clubs (robotics, math, art, drone program)
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OR student presentations and group work
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Striking fundamentals. Focus on boxing, kick-boxing and elements of Muy Thai.
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grappling. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the uniform (gi) or without the uniform (no gi). Focus on take downs, control of an opponent on the ground, and the use of submissions/chokes to finish a fight.