The History of Martial Arts in Arlington 1980-1990

The History of Martial Arts in Arlington 1980-1990

With martial arts gaining momentum among kids and adults, 1984’s Karate Kid inspired a new generation of martial artists. Its sequels kept martial arts in the public eye and studios like Grandmaster Kang’s Tae Kwon Do College and Jhoon Rhee’s Arlington location...
The History of Martial Arts in Arlington 1950-1980

The History of Martial Arts in Arlington 1950-1980

The term “martial arts” refers to traditions of military combat. As the home of the US Department of Defense, it should come as no surprise that Arlington has a long history of martial arts. In the 1950s and 60s, the military trained close quarters combat using a...
Member Spotlight: Norman Frye

Member Spotlight: Norman Frye

Norman Frye is a member of our adult program, focusing on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxing. “I try to do everything at EvolveAll,” Norman says. He plans on trying Capoeira, Yoga, and Fitness Bootcamp next. When it comes to his jiu jitsu, he’s currently working on his...
Meet the Black Belt: Avery McGrann

Meet the Black Belt: Avery McGrann

You’ve seen her on the mats leading classes and participating in the demo team, but how well do you know one of EvolveAll’s newest Black Belts? It’s time to get to know Avery McGrann. Like a lot of students, Avery got involved in martial arts because her sibling...
Meet the Black Belt: Lisandra Pena

Meet the Black Belt: Lisandra Pena

Lisandra Pena never set out to be a martial artist. Her parents signed up her for classes at EvolveAll at the age of 5 simply wanting her to learn the basics of self-defense, but what started off as bullying prevention and a desire for an increased sense of safety...