Positive Impact Martial Arts

Positive Impact Martial Arts has been a pillar of the Montgomery County and DC communities since 1995. Our mission is to positively impact the lives of our students by enhancing the skills, attitudes, and habits necessary for them to be confident, disciplined, fit, and happy. We offer family-friendly classes in a spacious workout area that spans over 5000 square feet.

Our unique program combines a progressive, easy-to-learn curriculum for fitness and self-defense with a comprehensive personal development curriculum that stresses responsibility, discipline, and character. Positive Impact Martial Arts started as a martial arts demonstration team that supported charitable events. With that spirit in mind, our founder, Master Greg Maye, a 6th Degree Blackbelt and certified Master Instructor, formed Positive Impact Martial Arts with the mission of training excellent martial artists and encouraging them to find ways to use their talents (martial arts and otherwise) to help others, thereby having a positive impact on their communities and the world.

Lil' Dragons Program (Ages 4-6)

The Lil' Dragons program is designed to provide a terrific start for school and life, focusing on balance, strength, and coordination exercises, as well as teaching children how to participate in a classroom environment. We emphasize the importance of taking turns, sharing, and having a positive impact on classmates, parents, teachers, and themselves. This program is an excellent foundation for your child's development and is specifically tailored to their age group.

Children's Program (Ages 7 -12)

Our Children's Program is an ideal place for your child to develop confidence, discipline, and focus while becoming bully-proof. We teach practical, easy-to-learn self-defense techniques that will enable your child to resist negative peer pressure and learn to have a positive impact on those around them. Our caring and experienced instructors create a safe and supportive environment where your child can grow and thrive.

Teens, Adults, and Family Program (Ages 13 +)

Our Teens, Adults, and Family Program offers a wide range of activities, including kickboxing, fitness, Tae Kwon Do, and self-defense. This program is designed to provide an awesome workout and help you lose weight, tone muscles, and learn skills that are invaluable. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist, our classes are tailored to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals.

What Our Students Are Saying

Anton D.: "AWESOME INSTRUCTOR, AWESOME CLASS! I have been working with Master Greg Maye of Positive Impacts for about a year and have seen a significant improvement in my confidence and discipline. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and knows how to get the very best out of his students. Come out for the free demo and you will likely be hooked. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and I love it! It is the best and most convenient way to stay in shape."

Kaori T. (Native Japanese Speaker): "I've been to other gymnastics classes a year ago. This class was totally different from that. I was impressed by the sportsman spirit and how kids are disciplined. Yes, of course, they are processing time that distracted, yet class was nicely balanced with playtime and learning time. Their game includes the skill practice so my son is always smiling all the time! That made me keep coming here. My son is always running around and having difficulty stopping moving. But once he got into class, he observes other kids and acts differently than usual. That's another thing I was surprised too. Same age kids in the class listened well and the instructor is very patient. I'm thinking to let him start boxing in a couple of years so this class's experience would be a great foundation and beneficial in our case."

Payam A.: "The best thing I've done for myself in many years is join up with Positive Impact Martial Arts under chief instructor Greg Maye. Here you get the kind of workouts that hurt like heck, and oh so good. Here, I've developed muscles I didn't even know I had. Made friends with people I never would have met otherwise. Perhaps most exciting, quickly learned a great deal about Tae Kwon Do and martial arts