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Martial Arts

Bethesda

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Kicks Karate- Bethesda Old Georgetown

Location(s): Bethesda

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Kicks Karate is a martial arts school with multiple locations in the I-270 corridor. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and students beginning at age 3.  Kicks locations offer a free trial class. Kicks also hosts birthday parties. 

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Kicks Karate- Bethesda Glen Echo

Location(s): Bethesda

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Kicks Karate is a martial arts school with multiple locations in the I-270 corridor. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and students beginning at age 3.  Kicks locations offer a free trial class. Kicks also hosts birthday parties. 

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Master Lee's Martial Arts

Location(s): Bethesda

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Master Lee's Martial Arts is a family Tae Kwon Do center offering adult, family, and children's classes beginning at age 3. The school offers a two-week trial for new students, and also hosts birthday parties. 

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Flying Kick Fitness Center

Location(s): Bethesda â€‹

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Flying Kick offers their Tae Kwon Do program for adults, teens, and kids beginning at age 3. The school also offers after-school programming at select schools in the area, as well as birthday parties, private lessons, and summer day camps. 

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Ascend Institute of Martial Arts 

Location(s): Bethesda â€‹

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Ascend Institute offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and teens fifteen years of age and up. The children's programming offers self-defense classes for kids ages 5 and up. 

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Polander Academy of Martial Arts

Location(s): Bethesda â€‹

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Polander Academy teaches Okinawan Kempo Karate for adults and teens, and children's karate for kids beginning at age 3. A free trial week of classes is offered, and the school also hosts birthday parties.

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Yong Studios

Location(s): Bethesda â€‹

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Yong Studios primarily teaches Tae Kwon Do for children. A free trial class is offered. 

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KenZen-Do Karate

Location(s): Chevy Chase​

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KenZen-Do offers adult, teens, and children's karate classes beginning at age 3. The school offers a free trial class for new students. Private lessons are available.  

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Fudokan

Location(s): Bethesda

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Fudokan provides expert instruction in the Japanese martial arts of kendo and iaido for adults and children. Kendo instruction begins at age 7, and iaido at age 13. 

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Taekuk Martial Arts

Location(s): Chevy Chase​

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TK Martial Arts is a traditional martial arts school offering adult, family, and children's classes beginning at age 3.5. The school offers a two-class trial for new students, hosts birthday parties, and offers a summer Tae Kwon Do camp. 

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Cole's Martial Arts Academy 

Location(s): Chevy Chase​

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Cole's Martial Arts Academy offers classes in boxing, kickboxing, and yoga/tai chi for adults and teens. Children's Tae Kwon Do classes are offered for children from ages 5-12 with students between ages 4-6 accepted after evaluation. A free class is available to new students. 

Clarksburg

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Kicks Karate- Clarksburg

Location(s): Bethesda

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Kicks Karate is a martial arts school with multiple locations in the I-270 corridor. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and students beginning at age 3.  Kicks locations offer a free trial class. Kicks also hosts birthday parties. 

Colesville

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MUSA Martial Arts

Location(s): Colesville

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MUSA Martial Arts is a martial arts school offering classes in Gumdo and Tae Kwon Do for adults, teens, and children. Their little warriors program offers an introduction to martial arts for kids beginning at age 4. MUSA also provides after-school programs and summer day camps. 

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Courage Karate

Location(s): Colesville

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Courage Karate incorporates traditional Tang Soo Do with practical self-defense, cardio, and kickboxing in classes for children, teens, and adults. Their little paws program introduces martial arts to kids beginning at age 3. A free membership month is available to new students. 

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King Tiger Martial Arts

Location(s): Colesville

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King Tiger Martial Arts offers classes for adults, teens, and children beginning at age 3. The martial arts school is also home to an olympic sparring team. Private lessons, summer camps, and birthday parties are also available here.  

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Legacy Martial Arts

Location(s): Colesville

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Legacy Martial Arts offers classes in Tae Kwon Do and Jiu Jitsu for children, teens, and adults. Their little dragons program begins martial arts training for young kids.

Damascus

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Master Method Academy

Location(s): Damascus​

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Master Method is a martial arts school with multiple location in MoCo. The school offers classes for adults, teens, and kids beginning at age 2 with their tiny tots classes. 

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Gaithersburg

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Shenshi Karate Do

Location(s): Gaithersburg

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Shenshi Kids focuses on martial arts and character development. Classes are offered Monday through Friday from 5-8pm for children ages 3 and up. 

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Iron Fist Chinese Martial Arts and Fitness

Location(s): Gaithersburg 

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IFC offers martial arts classes for kids, teens, and adults. The little fists classes offer children 6 years of age and up instruction in kung fu. Teen programs include martial arts and kickboxing.

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World Classic Martial Arts

Location(s): Gaithersburg

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WCMA teaches Tae Kwon Do. The lil tigers program begins at age 5 and offers preparation for the children's Tae Kwon Do classes beginning at age 6. WCMA also offers summer camps and after-school programs. 

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American Martial Arts Academy

Location(s): Gaithersburg

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AMA offers martial arts classes for adults, teens, and children ages 5 and up. Classes are offered in-person and virtually. The school offers a four week trial introduction for new students. 

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Champion Martial Arts Academy

Location(s): Gaithersburg

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Champion Martial Arts offers classes for adults, teens, and children age 4 and up. The school also offers a sparring class and classes in weapons training. 

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Kicks Karate- North Potomac

Location(s): Gaithersburg

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Kicks Karate is a martial arts school with multiple locations in the I-270 corridor. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and students beginning at age 3.  Kicks locations offer a free trial class. Kicks also hosts birthday parties. 

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Master Method Academy

Location(s): Gaithersburg

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Master Method is a martial arts school with multiple location in MoCo. The school offers classes for adults, teens, and kids beginning at age 2 with their tiny tots classes. 

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Mighty Mike Private Martial Arts

Location(s): Gaithersburg

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Mighty Mike offers private, small group or family martial arts training. You will need to call for a quote. 

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Evolve Academy of Martial Arts 

Location(s): Gaithersburg

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Evolve is a martial arts academy offering classes in self-defense, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA. Their little tigers program is for kids ages 4 and 5. Self-defense classes begin at age 6.

Germantown

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One Kick

Location(s): Germantown​

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One Kick offers martial arts classes for adults, teens, and children beginning at age 4. The school offers a two week trial program for new students. One Kick also offers day camps on MCPS closure days, after-school care, and week-long summer camps. 

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Strive Martial Arts

Location(s): Germantown​

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Strive Martial Arts offers karate, kick boxing, self-defense, cardio-combat fitness, and Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults, teens, and children. Their tiger warriors classes begin for children at age 3. 

Kensington

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Tai Yim Kung Fu

Location(s): Kensington​

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Tai Yim Kung Fu focuses on developing healthy habits in their Hun Fut Kung Fu curriculum for children. The school offers classes for kids, as well Tai Chi and sparring for teens and adults. 

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Black Belt Martial Arts Center

Location(s): Kensington​

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BBMAC is a martial arts and fitness center offering classes in Muay Thai and group fitness for adults, and children's martial arts for kids ages 3 and up. 

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Bartman MMA

Location(s): Kensington​

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Bartman MMA is a Gracie Jiu Jitsu and self-defense academy for adults, teens, and children beginning at age 5.  

Olney-Sandy Spring

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Master Method Academy

Location(s): Olney​

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Master Method is a martial arts school with multiple location in MoCo. The school offers classes for adults, teens, and kids beginning at age 2 with their tiny tots classes. 

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Mills Martial Arts

Location(s): Sandy Spring​

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Mills Martial Arts offers training in traditional and modern styles of self defense. Group, online, and private classes are offered. 

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Kangs Black Belt Academy

Location(s): Olney​

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Kangs offers general martial arts classes for adults, teens, and children. The Lil' Dragons program begins at age 3. Kangs also offers birthday parties and summer camps. 

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World TaeKwonDo Academy

Location(s): Olney​

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WTA offers classes in general martial arts, sparring, and tae kwon do for adults, teens, and children. The Little Dragons class begins at age 3. WTA also offers an after-school program with transportation provided from area schools. Summer camps and birthday parties are also available. 

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Potomac

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Potomac MMA

Location(s): Potomac

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Potomac MMA offers Thai boxing and Jiu Jitsu classes for adults. The studio also offers a children's martial arts program beginning at age 4 as well as summer camps. 

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Kicks Karate- Potomac

Location(s): Potomac

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Kicks Karate is a martial arts school with multiple locations in the I-270 corridor. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and students beginning at age 3.  Kicks locations offer a free trial class. Kicks also hosts birthday parties. 

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Positive Impact Martial Arts

Location(s): Potomac

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Positive Impact is a family-friendly martial arts school with combination classes for adults and teens as well as programs for children beginning at age 4 in their Little Dragons program. 

Rockville

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Kicks Karate- Rockville

Location(s): Rockville 

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Kicks Karate is a martial arts school with multiple locations in the I-270 corridor. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and students beginning at age 3.  Kicks locations offer a free trial class. Kicks also hosts birthday parties. 

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One Kick

Location(s): Rockville​

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One Kick offers Taekwondo classes for adults, teens, and children beginning at age 3. The school offers a two week trial program for new students. One Kick also offers day camps on MCPS closure days, after-school care, birthday parties, and week-long summer camps. 

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Pure Performance Martial Arts Center

Location(s): Rockville​

 

Pure Performance Martial Arts Center teaches Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, Boxing, Kali and Wrestling. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and children beginning at age 6. Pure Performance offers a free introductory class as well as private lessons. 

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U.S. Royal Martial Arts

Location(s): Rockville​

 

USRMA offers classes in Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, and Abacus mental math. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and children ages 4 and up. The school also offers after-school programming, private lessons, and birthday parties. A two-class trial is offered. 

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Master Method Academy

Location(s): Rockville 

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Master Method is a martial arts school with multiple location in MoCo. The school offers classes for adults, teens, and kids beginning at age 2 with their tiny tots classes. 

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Silat Martial Arts Academy

Location(s): Rockville 

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Silat Martial Arts Academy teaches the ancient art of pencak silat. SMA offers a general martial arts class for children beginning at age 6 and instruction in pencak silat for ages 12 through adult.

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US White Tiger Martial Arts Academy

Location(s): Rockville​

 

White Tiger offers classes in Tae Kwon Do for adults, teens, and kids beginning at age 3. The school also offers family martial arts classes, as well as after-school programming. 

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Kim Studio

Location(s): Rockville​

 

Kim Studio teaches martial arts to children, adults, and families.  The school has a deep history in Tang Soo Do Tae Kwon Do and Shudokan Karate. Their classes are suggested for students beginning in Kindergarten. The school runs on a flat monthly fee, offers family pricing, and a free trial class. 

Silver Spring

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Kicks Karate- Silver Spring

Location(s): Silver Spring

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Kicks Karate is a martial arts school with multiple locations in the I-270 corridor. Classes are offered for adults, teens, and students beginning at age 3.  Kicks locations offer a free trial class. Kicks also hosts birthday parties. 

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Dark Lotus Combat Martial Arts

Location(s): Silver Spring​

 

Dark Lotus offers classes in Kung Fu and kickboxing. Kids are able to attend classes beginning at age 5. The school operates on a membership system where members attend two classes per week. A trial class is offered.  

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Victory Karate

Location(s): Silver Spring

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Victory Karate offers martial arts classes for children starting at the age of 3 and up to adults. The school has both indoor and virtual classes. Birthday parties and summer camps are also offered. A free trial class is available for new students. 

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Gentle East Tae Kwon Do

Location(s): Silver Spring​

 

Gentle East offers Tae Kwon Do classes for adults, teens, and children beginning at age 4.  

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Kaizen Karate

Location(s): Silver Spring

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Kaizen Karate offers instruction in Tang Soo Do and Chinese Kenpo for students as young as 3.5 through adults.  

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Beltway Martial Arts

Location(s): Silver Spring

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Beltway Martial Arts offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Kickboxing classes that are divided by age. The rumblebees program begins for children at age 5. 

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A.S.K. Martial Arts

Location(s): Silver Spring

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A.S.K. martial arts offers Tae Kwon Do classes for children through adults. New students are introduced using an immersion method and the school assigns belt-specific homework activities as part of its curriculum. The Junior Dragons program begins for children at age 4. 

Takoma Park

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Capital MMA

Location(s): Takoma Park​

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Capital MMA offers classes in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Muy Thai, boxing, and workouts of the day for adults and kids beginning at age 5. The school has 7 locations in the DMV and offers a first class free trial. 

Wheaton-Glenmont

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Dragon Martial Arts

Location(s): Wheaton

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Dragon Martial Arts offers self-defense and tae kwon do classes for adults, teens, and children beginning at age 4. A free trial class is offered for new students. 

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World Classic Martial Arts

Location(s): Wheaton

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World Classic Martial Arts offers classes for adults, teens, and children beginning at age 5. The studio also offers an after-school program and summer camps. A free trial lesson is available for new students. 

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Kang's Mixed Martial Arts

Location(s): Aspen-Hill​

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Kang's MMA offers classes in Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, and sparring for adults, teens, and children. Tae Kwon Do classes for children begin at age 5. Kang's also provides before and after-school programs, summer camps, and birthday parties. 

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Capoeira Maryland at Roda Movement

Location(s): Wheaton​

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Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that brings together elements of self-defense, acrobatics, music and dance. Capoeira Maryland offers parent-supported toddler classes for 3 to 5 year olds. Kids Capoeria classes are offered for 6-11 year olds. The studio also hosts summer camps, online classes, and demonstrations. 

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