Washington DC’s Top Rated Local® Martial Arts Award Winner: Yong Studios

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Yong Studios is a two-time 2019 award winner in Washington DC!

Whether you’re looking for the right martial arts classes for yourself or your child, you won’t find a better option than Yong Studios in Washington DC.

Yong Studios has received dozens of reviews on four verified sites with an average rating of 4.85 stars, earning them a phenomenal Rating Score™ of 96.54 and two 2019 Top Rated Local awards for being ranked among the top 50 businesses and the number one martial arts center in all of Washington DC!

Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:

“Yong Studios is a top-notch school with talented instructors and a great community. Training at Yong Studios has taught me many techniques for self defense, but more importantly, it has taught me the importance of discipline and friendship… The instructors are all very skilled, professional and affable. Sometimes, they’ll push you hard, but it’s usually because they see the potential in you and want to help you reach the next level. Yong Studios has helped me become stronger in many different facets of my life, and I hope to extend their teachings through the way I perform in class and conduct myself. Try one of their classes and meet the community!” – S.H.

Not Your Average Martial Arts Center

We wanted to learn more about this two-time award winner and how they managed to build such an impressive online reputation, so we took a few minutes to talk with Vijay Surage, Head Instructor at Yong Studios.

The first thing we wanted to know was what makes Yong Studios a one-of-a-kind martial arts center in Washington DC. Vijay told us that lots of people come to them, because at their studio, they take it very seriously… They have fun in class and tell a lot of jokes while providing the structure and discipline that parents appreciate. They will work with students with learning disabilities. Any student can learn from them because they are so consistent.

Vijay added:

“You can always come and have a free class if you’re curious.”

We also asked Vijay what their mission is at Yong Studios and how they work to make the world a better place. Vijay shared with us that they give back by donating to local schools and by doing demonstrations and camps at schools and Children’s Hospital, where they highlight wellness, movement and discipline.

Building Success by Staying True to Themselves

Vijay attributes Yong Studios’ strong online reputation to their commitment to staying true to themselves and ensuring that their students have a good time, learn and work hard. The team at Yong Studios encourage their students as much as they can and try to keep things as smooth as possible. They’ve created a second home for their students that’s comfortable yet challenging, and they make sure that their students know what they will be getting when they come to class.

Outside of building a powerful online reputation, Yong Studios has gotten their name out there through their website, as well as word of mouth and referrals, which they’ve earned thanks to their great reputation. They’re loyal to their students, and in return, their students are loyal to them. Some of their students started at just four years old and are now college graduates!

Every business owner wants to build the kind of online reputation Yong Studios has. When we asked Vijay what advice he has for those business owners, he said:

“Provide $1,000 worth of service for $100, and always go above and beyond so they appreciate you and stay engaged and loyal.”


Congratulations to the team at Yong Studios for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Vijay, for taking the time to speak with us!

We highly recommend Yong Studios in Washington DC. Visit their website today!

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