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Evolve Academy
“If you are looking for a school that will not only teach you martial arts but also teaches valuable life skills such as courtesy, respect, discipline, and honor.”
Best Karate Classes in Gaithersburg, MD
24 schools listed · 5 in Gaithersburg · 20 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Authentic Taekwondo Academy
“The owner, Grandmaster Choi, is at every class from beginner to the advanced and is truly committed to the success of his students, not only from martial arts standpoint, but more importantly he teaches RESPECT and DISCIPLINE.”
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American Martial Arts Academy
- Class
- Goals
- Confidence
“He is very motivated and disciplined to attend his classes and I personally like the way the kids are taught not only how to defend themselves physically but also become tough mentally and show respect to others.”
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Uechi Ryu Kenyukai Karate
“Small, focused dojo with a professional and experienced instructor.”
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US Martial Arts & Tai Chi
- Kung fu
- Self-Defense
“They offer a wide range of classes for all ages and levels -- external martial arts like x-treme fitness kickboxing, lei tai (Chinese kickboxing), children's karate, kung fu, Chinese jiu-jitsu, and Chinese self-defense as well as internal martial art...”
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Kicks Karate
“I also appreciate the flexible schedule that lets you pick which class times you attend each week -- super helpful as other activities shift or vacations/sick days come up throughout the year.”
Karate schools listed for Gaithersburg, MD fill the 24 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Gaithersburg, MD
5 of the 24 schools we list are based in Gaithersburg; the other 19 serve Gaithersburg from towns including Silver Spring (14 mi), Rockville (5 mi) and Bethesda (11 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,856 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (77%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "community". 20 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book a karate trial online with schools listed for Gaithersburg?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 8 of the 24 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.
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King Tiger Martial Arts MD
“I don't have to worry about picking him up after school because they have a bus that pick the kids up after school to their facility and the parents pick them up after.”
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Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center
- Weights
- Walk
- Learn
“I am still enjoying my Krav experience and continuing to learn - strongly encourage you to give it a try and enjoy the mental and physical gains it can help you achieve.”
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Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu Center
“Literally the best cardio kickboxing class you could take!”
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Champion Boxing & Fitness
- Bag
- Confident
- Feel
“The teachers are also all great trainers if you want some extra one on one—and those sessions help a lot for making the most out of a boxing or kickboxing workout.”
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US White Tiger Martial Arts
“Good experience for kids and adults, they don't just focus on hitting and kicking they also encourage and expect Members to model good characteristics and a sense of personal accountability.”
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Beta Academy
- Summer Camp
- Showers
- BJJ
“The facility is huge - two large mat areas for jiu-jitsu and muay-thai instruction, fully-stocked weight room with personal training available, and clean locker rooms with showers.”
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US Royal Martial Arts
- Individual
- Parents
- Taekwondo
“Instructors are highly professional, they teach tae kwon do as a real discipline, the kids are more disciplined and respectful, they are always excited for their class!”
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T.a.g. Muay Thai
“We tackled 3 main themes: shadow boxing, stance, different roundhouse techniques, with about a million other gems baked in there (knees, clinching technique, breathing intensity, straight punch technique, body shots, heavy bag application, footwork j...”
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Senshi Karate
“He recently passed his first belt test and I was pleasantly surprised when he started counting in Japanese and saying/understanding the various Japanese words/phrases for the routine!”
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Legacy Martial Arts
- Respect
- Black Belt
- Students
“The quality of his instruction is more than I could have hoped for in a teacher, and he consistently makes a tremendous effort to make his school run as efficiently as possible.”
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Super Kicks Karate
“If you want to learn discipline, intensity, leadership, good citizenship, whilst getting a great workout, making new friends and have a blast, Super Kicks is the place to go!!”
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Black Belt Martial Arts Center
“They are now offering adult outdoor Strength & Conditioning classes, which has challenged me in new ways and I really enjoy taking these classes in addition to the virtual kickboxing.”
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Wing Chun MD
- Decision
- Community
- Sifu
“I recently re-took the 3 week intro classes, which I had done 4 years ago (but couldn't commit to the full membership at the time), and it's still just as impactful as I had remembered it.”
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Ascend Institute of Martial Arts
- Knowledge
- BJJ
- Skills
“Where many martial arts studios limit you to what you can learn in a certain amount of time, the instruction here at the Ascend is designed to teach as much as you can learn in as little or as much time as you need.”
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Pandas Karate
- Studio
- Learn
- Skills
“Good evening Daniel I would like to tell you that it is very nice what you are doing and I would like for you to visit my sons school Mary Harris mother jones my son is only 5 and he was a bullying victim thank you have a nice day.”
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Dark Lotus Martial Arts
- Practice
- Karate
- Learn
“Sifu Ken Pham's commitment to his students and his comprehensive approach to martial arts make this school an exceptional choice for those who are passionate about martial arts and eager to explore the deeper dimensions of both body and mind.”
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Kenzen-Do Karate & Foxhall Wellness
- Gift
- Parents
- Studio
“Master Moji is so dynamic and adaptive for his students that his adult classes are tailored much differently and being a beginner I didn't feel intimidated and felt very welcome to the practice of martial arts.”
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Zanshin Fitness Club LLC
- Healthy
“My experience has been extraordinarily good, they are super responsible people, excellent professionals and very good communication, I love that they care a lot about the well-being of the students, both physically and emotionally, and I thank God fo...”
Karate Training Services in Gaithersburg, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$83
Maximum cost
$385
National Average
$110
Avg Per Hour Rates
$50
$88
$198
Fair price range is based on 516 cost profiles
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