TAG is a family friendly, kid friendly, female friendly place to learn the art of eight limbs in the Sterling/Dulles. area. After being at schools nearby that don't actually teach but just brawl and spar. IT was refreshing to see Coach Chris actualy teach a class, technique and padwork. Yes, a school that uses thai pads. Also where students use thai pads in Virgina!!! It was nice to see the students interact and learn as well . Coming from schools in the west that are very progressive and successful , it was refreshing. Those that actually move up in level can do sparringin Level II . The sparring is controlled and there are online posts of those that are in heated battle with their "war wounds" and people aren't punching bags as well. Its a drama free environment with zero favoritism towards fighters or those that want to just learn and leave. It is a respectful clean environment unlike others in the area where ringworm runs rampant from time to time and it will interupt your training. TAG has an amazing kids program that integrates parents to assist. Currenyly TAG isn't a top fighter school but to be a leader in providing a quality training and learning environment is more important. If you build it, they will come.