Evolve Academy
“Melissa and the entire staff are very welcoming and make you feel like family.”
Best Karate Classes in Gaithersburg, MD
15 schools listed · 6 in Gaithersburg · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Authentic Taekwondo Academy
“Grand Master Choi is a wonderful teacher who believes in his students (even when I didn't believe in myself).”
Infinite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“My children are not only learning valuable self-defense skills, but also building confidence, discipline, and respect.”
World Classic Martial Arts
“My son also enjoys the highly structured camp environment, where he always knows what is coming up next.”
Uechi Ryu Kenyukai Karate
“Small, focused dojo with a professional and experienced instructor.”
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Iron Fist Chinese Martial Arts & Fitness
“Very nice people who are very good with kids.”
Karate schools listed for Gaithersburg, MD fill the 15 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
6 of the 15 schools we list are based in Gaithersburg; the other 9 serve Gaithersburg from towns including Rockville (5 mi), Bethesda (11 mi) and Montgomery Village (3 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,457 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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 3 of the 15 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.
Kicks Karate
“They have helped him grow from an unruly little boy into a fine young man.”
US Royal Martial Arts
“Separately, I also want to mention Abacus classes that help young students achieve impressive math skills.”
US White Tiger Martial Arts
“I have grown a lot of confidence while joining the team not only that but I have better endurance while exercising.”
Champion Boxing & Fitness
“Staff is great and super helpful”
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Pandas Karate
“I'm so glad we were referred here, and we tell everyone we know when asked, how great they are!!”
Senshi Karate
“Sensei David's team is great with kids friendly an awesome environment as well”
Black Belt Martial Arts Center
“I've been taking them for two years and they still consistently challenge me while helping me attain my fitness goals.”
Ascend Institute of Martial Arts
“These seminars have been incredible and are really helping me feel more safe and prepared when I am out, especially late at night and when commuting on public transit.”
Challenge Martial Arts
“They were able to continue to take their class virtually throughout the pandemic, they started from no Martial Arts skill and knowledge to confident, eager to learn and improve their skills and enjoy it all.”
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