Pure Performance Martial Arts Center

I was a complete newbie and more than a little out of shape. The staff was GREAT!!! Patient, willing and able to meet me at my level without distracting the rest of the class; as a former teacher myself, I was impressed. Classmates are a big part of the experience; we all start somewhere, right? Literally everyone was helpful and encouraging despite my awkward flailings. I also liked that I was urged to attend as many classes of any discipline that I might like; they strongly encourage cross-​training. I’m looking forward to continuing and taking my first level test soon. Good luck to you, too!

This martial arts center is phenomenal. While I only joined last month, it has already become clear to me that joining Pure Performance has been once of the best investments I’ve made in myself for a very long time.
First, they give you an opportunity to try a class — with no commitment — to get a feel for what it would be like to train there. They are also up front about their pricing, and you get an incredible amount of top-​notch instruction for a very reasonable price. In fact, they offer instruction in ten different martial arts, and you can do it all if you have the time and inclination.
At this point, I have only taken Krav Maga with instructors Cam and Deo. They are both unbelievably effective, high-​caliber instructors who know what they’re doing and are able to explain techniques clearly. When I had studied Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu years back when I was living in Massachusetts, I was fortunate to have great instruction there, too, and these guys rival — if not exceed — the best instruction I’ve ever had.
While they will work with beginners, I would want potential martial arts students to know that even the warm-​ups can be incredibly rigorous; I say this as a guy who’s been back in the gym about three hours per day on average this summer, and I’m accustomed to pushing myself. Just be ready to be challenged — in a good way. In fact, in an amazingly awesome way.
I am so grateful to have found this place. They offer so much, are real solid people, and even better instructors. Thanks to them, I have discovered a passion for Krav Maga that I didn’t know I had — and I am confident that I’ll be discovering new martial arts I love, too, in the months ahead.
Rock on, Pure Performance. Couldn’t be any better.

I’ve been a member of PPMAC for about a year now and I can certainly say that this place is great! Friendly people, awesome classmates and a family friendly environment make for a great place to work out and hang out!
I originally came here on a groupon deal and never left. I’m so glad I didn’t, the Krav Maga classes are great. Jake, Deo and Jen, who are the Krav instructors, all really know what they are doing! The classes are numerous and diverse and you do something different every class. This place is great for working out, learning to defend yourself and/​or improving skills. Come check it out, I’ll certainly be there to greet you, that’s how much I love this place!
I would recommend you call them for driving instructions though, because Tom’s right, it’s hard to find the first time around!

I first decided to come here after reading all of the good reviews on the Facebook page, and I must say, that this place was even better than my expectations. There are people of all ages and levels at this center, and especially as a beginner, I didn’t find it awkward to take part in a class where I had no prior experience before.
The teacher was great, and he set down the basics and reinforced good habits from the very first lesson. There was no meek, dipping your toes in the water just to get a taste. You’re giving full effort from the very beginning, and it seems like every single session is going to be worth it.
The place is relatively advanced in its use of technology as well– there are ipads which you use to sign into your membership and to check into classes, and there is an iPhone app you can download as well.
All in all, I’d say that this is the best place to be to learn a new martial arts– judging from other people’s experiences, and from my own as well.

I had a totally different experience than the previous reviewer. My experience at Pure Performance has been great so far! I got a Groupon deal, and also tried out a free class before I activated it. I have martial arts experience, and what I liked most about the school was the community feel that it had. It’s not one of those schools that are just about sucking you in so they can get paid with no personal attention. They were very friendly and attentive, and I could tell would work with everyone at different levels right from the start. The students of all levels were also very friendly and welcoming. Maybe things has changed since the last reviewer, but obviously for the better!
Only con about this place is initially finding it. A little tough to find, but once you do, it’s a great gym!

PPMAC is awesome!
I started going about a year ago and I love this place.
You actually learn really useful techniques and the instructors are good at providing feedback to each student during the class.
You also have a lot of fun, at least in Krav Maga, with all the fight simulation drills, and won’t even notice you are getting a real workout until friends you haven’t seen in a while start point out how ripped you are.
If you have ever been slightly bored during your current workout, or care at all about being able to defend yourself, this is the place for you!

I have been going to this gym for two years. The staff is great and helpful. They are not going to hold your hand and give you a tour as mentioned in a previous review, this is a simple yet good martial arts center. Most students stay on for years which I think is a testament to their staff. I take mainly Krav classes and they have gotten me in much better shape and have been a great confidence booster. I have made a lot of friends at the gym and my only wish is that I more time to attend more classes. All the previously mentioned politics from other reviews have been gone for years. The best part is they will let you come to a free class to check it out and see if it is your thing so there is nothing lost if it isn’t.

This was my first experience with a martial arts center since moving to Rockville and I was incredibly disappointed. The facility is fine, just your average warehouse gym, but the conduct of the instructors was wretched. No «welcome», «nice to meet you», or even a «hello». I walked in completely clueless and was not given any guidance whatsoever. Then you are expected to perform a warm-​up routine which is completely unfamiliar to you without any sort of introductory aside from the lead instructor. Epic fail in customer service.