17341 Melford Blvd Suite D, Bowie, MD 20715
Coach Mike has been nothing short of amazing! My son has been training under him for the past two years. Great coach, patient, kind & extremely gifted in his craft.
My kids and I love Accrete Martial Arts. The staff there are pleasant and polite. The facility is very clean. And they over 1 on 1 classes if you need them for your children.
Exceptional establishment! The teachers are patient, friendly, and genuinely caring of the students.
I have two kids in Accrete Martial Arts school. My children have been taking martial arts for 10 months and I already see the difference in their behavior. My children have learned a lot technically skills. My kids love attending classes. I believe this is a great environment for my kids.
Coach Michael Dorothy is an awesome martial arts coach. As my jiujitsu coach, he has a very structured and comprehensive approach to training. Coach Dorothy helps his students develop a strong foundation to build skills by teaching the importance of proper form, balance, and meditation. I enjoy having Coach Dorothy as my martial arts coach. He's encouraging and motivating. His expertise and passion for martial arts made me appreciate the sport even more.
This is a great place for kids to build their confidence and skill set in martial arts. My daughter has been training with Mike and his team for over 4 years; everyone is professional and they cater to students of all levels. They emphasize discipline, respect, and confidence. The facility is clean and well maintained. There is a strong sense of community and the atmosphere is supportive and everyone encourages each other to improve.
I have been taking Martial Arts all my life, and this is the place that feels like home. Incredibly knowledgeable teachers that will welcome you with sweating and warm open arms. If you need a good workout, or want to hone your martial arts skills, or BJJ skills this is where you should to be.
Accrete is a wonderful studio to go to class for! The BJJ course is wonderful and challenging, promoting not only a good workout, but a great way to approach life in general. Mike, Jessica, and all the teachers are extraordinary human beings, and always want the best for you.
Took his BJJ course at UMD College Park. Coach is a qualified and skilled individual who takes the time to get to learn his students. He is super understanding of everyone’s situation, and he makes sure that all of his students are learning. Great thing is he also ties how things can be used in everyday life, outside of the gym/mat. Never a dull moment with him, knows to have a great time and I can guarantee you will always leave the mat with more knowledge than you came with.
Accrete Martial Arts is an incredible martial arts studio with incredible instructors! The owner Mike Dorothy is an inspiring mentor and leads the program, centering around a combination of traditional arts and self-defense technique.
Love this place! Owners know what they are doing. They really help teach my son so many useful skills - more than just martial arts!
Coach Mike invests an incredible amount of time and effort into the art of teaching; striving to improve not only his own teaching skills, but that of the staff as well. This contributes to a supportive environment in which everyone, both staff and students, foster each other’s growth. He has an amazing ability to connect with each of his students and is able to adapt his instruction to match a student’s personality. He always knows what to say to encourage or motivate a student. His overall positivity and enthusiasm for the martial arts is infectious; energizing the students and keeping them engaged and working towards their goals. Just through the way he carries himself in class, he has become a role model to so many students; instilling confidence and inspiring others to do their best. He is the epitome of the phrase “lead by example." Coach Jess is equally a fantastic and highly knowledgeable instructor who has dedicated many years to practicing and teaching martial arts. She designs engaging and challenging workouts that include practical techniques that she uses for both Tang Soo Do class warm-ups and various seminars. There is a lot of variety in her workouts, so it’s impossible to get bored. She’s great at scaling up or down the difficulty on an individual basis. Coach Jess is compassionate and cares about the well-being of the students, building them up if they feel discouraged and putting a smile back on their face. I’ve worked with and trained under Coach Mike and Coach Jess since the mid-90s and I currently train in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program. They make a great team.
I've trained under Mike and Jess since I was 8 years old and I am 22 now. I have never met a martial arts instructor as good as teaching as them. They've done so much to improve my skills and my confidence over the years. They truly care about their students, and I am very glad to have trained under them for as long as I have. As a child, they taught me to enjoy being active and how to be disciplined and achieve personal goals. As a teenager, they provided a much needed outlet and taught me important self defense techniques. And as an adult I now have a whole community of martial artists I'm a part of and can learn from.
Through being trained by Mike Dorothy (the founder of AMA) I have developed a wide array of self-defense techniques, reflection exercises, and most Importantly, the ability think mindfully. There were many instances throughout my career where I didn't win a trophy or couldn't achieve the stripe on my beloved belt that would help me progress; because climbing the ranks was all I cared about as a kid after all. However, coincidentally writing this review exactly on my 18th birthday has caused me to reflect and notice how hardship and, if I may be frank, plainly not getting what you want, makes you grow. The journey is actually more substantial than the destination. Although I never earned my black belt, (I had to move away for school) the repetition and mastery of not only karate but self-control has aided me in so many aspects of my life thus far. Speaking as a child who has now grown up, send your kid here.
This place is great for all ages. Their head instructor- Mike Dorothy- is a fantastic teacher. He's gentle, while also knowing how to encourage people to push themselves. He seems to really care that people learn how to defend themselves, and it seems even more important to him that his students learn confidence and discipline. Classes here strike a fine balance between dialectic learning, intense exercise, and good old fun. Real community feeling at this place. Couldn't recommend it more. P.S- If you have kids with a lot of energy, take them here. They *might* actually be tired when they get home.
The staff and instructors at Accrete are all incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about their craft. A very positive learning environment and an excellent place to learn some discipline and how to properly defend myself.
Coach Mike is a great instructor who cares about his students. He is very adept at BJJ and can always explain the "why" of what makes a move successful or not and how to tailor it depending on the individual. Strongly recommend!
Accrete has been a totally game changer for my children! We have been here for a month and I have seen growth and maturity in my kiddos. I feel truly blessed for Coach Mike and his awesome team. They are not only experts at martial arts they make it a point to educate and motivate the children at their own pace. One of my kiddos diagnosed with ASD attends and she is progressing very well and so excited to come to her sessions. Accrete is INCLUSIVE which is something that I as a mom struggle with when finding places for my children to thrive. 5 stars aren’t enough!
Great coach! Very supportive and knowledgeable. Coach Mike is the best bjj coach I’ve ever had!
Love it, great class, kind instructor
Coach Mike does a great job introducing BJJ to inexperience beginners. Felt comfortable getting used to the techniques, practicing with a partner and understanding the logic behind certain moves. He respects peoples boundaries and gives space for us to share what we have learned and what’s going on in our lives and how BJJ relates. Cool dude overall.
Professor Michael is very instructive and gives great motivation to do what it takes progress his students. Take his class!
We cannot stress enough how great Coach Mike and staff are with our son. Coach Mike is a patient, direct, fun, and caring Coach. Scheduling flexibility is also a great help as well as the studio location. It's really convenient for weekday and weekend plans. The studio is comfortable, clean, and welcoming. We are happy to be a part of the Accrete family.
Coach Dorothy is an incredible Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor who truly cares about their students' growth, both on and off the mat. His teaching style is approachable yet highly effective, with a perfect balance of technical detail and practical application.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **"Outstanding Karate Experience!"** We’ve had an amazing experience with Accrete! Mr. Mike is a highly skilled, patient, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth. The classes strike a perfect balance between discipline and fun, keeping students engaged while instilling confidence, respect, and focus. I’ve seen incredible progress not just in physical fitness, but also in character development. My child always leaves class with a sense of accomplishment and excitement for the next session. I highly recommend Accrete to anyone looking to develop your child’s skills in a supportive and motivating environment. It’s been such a positive and enriching experience for us!
I can't recommend Acrete Martial Arts enough. Incredible staff, great supportive community, and a really nice place. I have been training with Coach Mike since I was 4 years old and have nothing but praise for his teaching philosophy and ability to communicate information. I use internal skills I have learned from training frequently to help center myself and move through obstacles. I also grew my confidence and physical skills. If you have ever thought about martial arts, try Acrete.
Our son Shane, worked with Mike Dorothy for over 10 years, starting at age 4, to obtain his 1st Degree Black Belt, which he finally earned as a teenager. It was not easy, to say the very least, but Mike was an unbelievable mentor to him all those years. Mike worked tirelessly with Shane and pushed him to be the best he could be, and kept us in the loop every step of the way about his progress. Mike & Shane worked together at least 2-3 days/week all those years, and Mike also supported Shane during the more challenging times of belt progression by giving him private lessons to get him over the hump(s). Mike always knew exactly what to say and how to say it, keeping Shane motivated to continue his journey to the next level. Lisa & I are so grateful for Mike (and Jessica too, who helped out a lot at times), as they shaped our son into an incredibly strong, confident, and appreciative young man. Mike taught Shane so much about life and provided important life lessons and skills during that journey; discipline, patience, kindness, diligence, consistency, tenacity, and confidence. Shane’s mother and I highly recommend Mike (and Jessica) to anyone looking for an incredibly talented, extremely knowledgeable, and compassionate karate instructor and/or mentor for their kid(s). Mike & Jessica, thank you from the bottom of our heart for taking such great care of our little boy all those years, treating him like your own son, and always being there to support and lift him up. To this day, Shane speaks very highly about you/Mike and the great influence you had on shaping him into the terrific young man he is now!
Absolutely love it here!!! The staff is so friendly, knowledgeable about working with kids, and working with kids through martial arts!!! I love the attention to detail, and whole child (human) approach.
If you want your kid to be focused and disciplined and gain confidence and many more skills come to this place.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t say enough good things about Accrete! The instructors are fantastic with children—patient, encouraging, and able to teach in a way that keeps them engaged while instilling discipline and respect. It’s clear they have a genuine passion for teaching and developing young minds. The classes are structured so that each child can grow at their own pace, and the sense of community here is amazing. My kids have gained confidence, learned valuable life skills, and look forward to every class. You can feel the positive energy the moment you walk in. Whether you’re looking for a place for your kids to train or for yourself, Accrete is hands down the best choice. We’re so happy we made the switch and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch martial arts school!
We’ve had a great experience at Accrete Martial Arts! The staff is friendly, caring, and knowledgeable, the tuition is reasonable, and there are no contracts. The owner is fantastic with the kids and has many years of experience! We highly recommend Accrete for new and experienced students!
Mr. Mike has been a great leader, inspirational instructor and friend to our entire family for over 16 years! Our son initially began lessons with Mike at the age of 4 in 2008. He taught Riley more than just the defense mechanics of karate. He helped to instill discipline, confidence and a thrill to his journey not only as a student but also in his personal growth. My husband soon joined classes and a couple of years later our daughter started classes and joined this new ‘family’ we had become with Mike and his new bride Jess! After years of shuttling the kids back and forth, I decided to take private lessons from Mike and enjoyed a special self care routine for myself. We are grateful for the life lessons the Dorothy’s were able to share with us all!
As a parent and student of martial arts, our family has been training under the leadership of Mike, Jess, and his team for over 3 years. For our family, attending Accrete’s Tang Soo Do classes go beyond any belt rank, form, or strike. It’s about experience, connection, and community. These key attributes make Accrete a rare gem in our community. They truly care about their students and the people who walk through the door. They know our names, our families, and our stories while providing the highest level of professionalism and a curriculum that is practical and yet dynamic. Each instructor at Accrete is an inspiration and anchor of transformation, always going above and beyond. Mike, Jess, and his team have created a space, one could even call it a sacred sanctuary, that allows the individual to expand on all levels (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) Ultimately, supporting a path of growth that taps into the individual’s highest potential. This is a place in the community that our family calls home and we are very grateful to come across a martial arts studio of this caliber. There truly are not enough words to express how they have impacted our lives. We highly recommend Accrete Martial Arts Studio.
I have known Mike and Jess Dorothy, the owners of Accrete for 15 years, and I currently train at Accrete in the BJJ program. The discipline, perseverance, self-control, and self-awareness I learn in class helps me be a better person on and off the mats. The staff genuinely care about each student and have created a community where any one who wants to train can. If you are looking for a martial arts home for your family, this should be the first place you try!
Accrete Martial Arts is an incredible place to train! The instructors are not only friendly but genuinely care about the progress and well-being of each student. They create a supportive and positive environment, making everyone feel welcome, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The techniques taught are top-notch and practical, focusing on real-world application while fostering discipline and respect. My experience here has been nothing but positive. As someone who has been doing martial arts for years, I highly recommend Accrete Martial Arts to anyone looking for quality training and a fantastic community.
As a parent and as a student of martial arts, I have know Mike and Jessica Dorothy for over 20 years. If you are looking for a safe and family friendly place to learn martial arts, I can tell you first hand these are the two finest instructors and people who'll find. Skilled, knowledgeable and thoughtful, these two can help anyone interested in learning a wide array of martial arts and fitness skills.
I can't say enough about the positive impact Mike and Jess have had on my daughter's life. They created a space for her to grow, learn, experiment, have fun, all while learning life skills of respect, discipline and the joy that hard work and training towards a goal provides. The foundation they provided throughout her childhood has extended into her adult life along with the love of martial arts and training. Thank you for all you do!
My son has been a student of and worked with the owner of Accrete Martial Arts for 14 years. He is an excellent instructor, teaching not just karate, but all the life skills we think of with martial arts. You and/or your children will be in GREAT hands at AMA!
Michael is a class act and an incredible instructor. Whether seasoned or just starting out, I highly recommend Accrete Martial Arts!
I have known Sensei Mike for close to 2 decades and he has never given anything less than his all to the training and development of all of the students he has encountered. This gentleman and his exceptional approach to life is an asset to our Bowie community. There is no going wrong if you make the decision to attend or enroll your youngsters with Accrete Martial Arts. Your life will be enriched!!!
Mr. Mike Dorothy, the owner and senior instructor at Accrete, has an exceptional approach to teaching martial arts. He and his team emphasize how martial arts principles apply to everyday life. My son looks up to Mr. Mike as both a skilled instructor and a mentor. Through his guidance, my son has learned valuable martial arts techniques, along with the importance of respect, punctuality, kindness, and responsibility. I highly recommend Mr. Mike’s teaching philosophy and his vision for martial arts education. We are super excited to see his new space and promise you won't be disappointed!
Mike has been instrumental not just in martial arts instruction with my daughter over the past 2 years, but in so many other aspects of her life! He’s also a great role model providing a shining example of discipline and hard work- demanding focus and disciple which have led to such an increase in self esteem. Her martial arts skills have become a main focus in her life and Mike ensures she is held accountable in a way that’s appropriate for her age and skill level. He knows how to blend instruction/focus with fun and provides challenge in a way that connects with her.
Our family highly recommends Accrete Martial Arts! Mike Dorothy is the best of the best - a knowledgeable instructor who has an innate ability to connect with his students. He teaches to the individual student using skill, patience, encouragement, and makes it fun for all! His lifetime of dedication to martial arts makes his studio stand above all others. Please try Accrete - it's truly the best choice for the whole family.
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