Who We Are
We are teachers, students, young-at-heart, city-dwellers.
Life's inevitable challenges await us but we have a few tricks up our sleeve like hard work, a focused mind, and wisdom of those who came before us.
Sifu Abdur Rahim Muhammad made a plan not so long ago. Teach fitness, focus, and self-defense to the youngest around us in the heart of Washington, DC.
When the school first opened in 1995, a large portion of the block was owned by WMATA, the city public transit system. Much of the block was a sort of urban desert, parched, fenced-off. It was a city block one passed through to somewhere else, with a quickened step when the sun began to set.
In a previous era, the area was the birthing place of world-shattering talent. Creative minds found stages and business opportunities here, on U Street, then climbed to fame and fortune nationally and beyond, exhibiting mastery of stage and music, of business, and maybe of their own destiny.
We aim to provide that opportunity again, to prepare oneself for challenges, to reach our goals, lift up those around us, and then stick around to enjoy the view.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Participation in HTCMLI's programs and classes empowers individuals of all ages to cultivate invaluable life skills, instilling positive values, purpose, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Through rigorous training, participants develop physical prowess, mental acuity, and a moral compass to navigate life's complexities with integrity and excellence. At HTCMLI, we believe that preparation for a meaningful life extends beyond martial arts proficiency—it encompasses the development of ethical leadership and a steadfast commitment to personal growth and community upliftment.
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1351 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009